Congrats Karen&amp;Kris, Mary Lou and Rose thanks for the well wishes and thoughts&#33; I thought I would Paste this from my Mothers Papers Ive been going through for those who wish to read it&#33;&#33; I hope I dont offend anyone elses beleiefs in posting this but its a real nice saying, I dont know where she got it but here it is for anyone that wishes to read it&#33; <img src='http://www.cruisecrazies.com/community/images/forum/tr-emoticons/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':smile:' /> <br />
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                        &lt;strong&gt;    Quilt of Holes &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;] <br />
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As I faced my Maker at the last judgment, I knelt before the Lord along <br />
with all the other souls.<br />
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Before each of us laid our lives like the squares of a quilt in many <br />
piles; an angel sat before each of us sewing our quilt squares together <br />
into a tapestry that is our life.<br />
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But as my angel took each piece of cloth off the pile, I noticed how <br />
ragged and empty each of my squares was. They were filled with giant <br />
holes. Each square was labeled with a part of my life that had been <br />
difficult, the challenges and temptations I was faced with in every day life. <br />
I saw hardships that I endured, which were the largest holes of all.<br />
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I glanced around me. Nobody else had such squares. Other than a tiny <br />
hole here and there, the other tapestries were filled with rich color and <br />
the bright hues of worldly fortune. I gazed upon my own life and was <br />
disheartened.<br />
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My angel was sewing the ragged pieces of cloth together, threadbare and <br />
empty, like binding air.<br />
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Finally the time came when each life was to be displayed, held up to <br />
the light, the scrutiny of truth. The others rose; each in turn, holding <br />
up their tapestries. So filled their lives had been. My angel looked <br />
upon me, and nodded for me to rise.<br />
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My gaze dropped to the ground in shame. I hadn&#39;t had all the earthly <br />
fortunes. I had love in my life, and laughter. But there had also been <br />
trials of illness, and wealth, and false accusations that took from me my <br />
world, as I knew it. I had to start over many times. I often struggled <br />
with the temptation to quit, only to somehow muster the strength to <br />
pick up and begin again. I spent many nights on my knees in prayer, asking <br />
for help and guidance in my life. I had often been held up to ridicule, <br />
which I endured painfully, each time offering it up to the Father in <br />
hopes that I would not melt within my skin beneath the judgmental gaze of <br />
those who unfairly judged me.<br />
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And now, I had to face the truth. My life was what it was, and I had to <br />
accept it for what it was.<br />
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I rose and slowly lifted the combined squares of my life to the light.<br />
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An awe-filled gasp filled the air. I gazed around at the others who <br />
stared at me with wide eyes.<br />
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Then, I looked upon the tapestry before me. Light flooded the many <br />
holes, creating an image, the face of Christ. Then our Lord stood before <br />
me, with warmth and love in His eyes. He said, &quot;Every time you gave over <br />
your life to Me, it became My life, My hardships, and My struggles.<br />
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Each point of light in your life is when you stepped aside and let Me <br />
shine through, until there was more of Me than there was of you.&quot;<br />
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May all our quilts be threadbare and worn, allowing Christ to shine <br />
through&#33;<br />
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Please share this with someone you love, care about or even someone who <br />
needs Jesus in their heart. They may scoff , but at least the seed has <br />
been planted, and God will do the rest. May God bless you today and <br />
Forever&#33;<br />
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And so ye are blessed&#33; RECIPROCATE PLEASE&#33;<br />
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God determines who walks into your life....it&#39;s up to you to decide who <br />
you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go.&quot;<br />
Subject: FW: Quilt of Holes<br />
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