Elizabeth Lingard

footprints

Footprints in the Sand


One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord.
Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky.
In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand.
Sometimes there were two sets of footprints,
other times there were one set of footprints.

This bothered me because I noticed
that during the low periods of my life,
when I was suffering from
anguish, sorrow or defeat,
I could see only one set of footprints.

So I said to the Lord,
"You promised me Lord,
that if I followed you,
you would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during
the most trying periods of my life
there have only been one
set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed you most,
you have not been there for me?"

The Lord replied,
"The times when you have
seen only one set of footprints in the sand,
is when I carried you."
Mary Stevenson

Tracy Lingard (Daughter) September 6, 2008

the footprints

I've listened to the footprints poem
a million times or more
of how when only one set shows
upon the sandy shore
it's the lord carrying us
and taking on our load
and his are the only set
of footprints that showed

But what if when we look
there are no footprints to be found?
all we see is plain and simple
sand upon the ground
no imprints showing that our lord
is carrying us through life
helping us when we feel
we can not handle all this strife

Where is my lord now that i've fallen
and can't seem to get back up?
so tired and lonely
trying to deal with what seems
an overflowing cup
where are those footprints
in the sand
to tell me he's right there?
helping me with problems
and showing that he really does care

Does he have favourites, OH NO
please tell me that's not so
but why does life seem easier
for some people that I know?
and sometimes I just scream out loud
although it seems in vain
but often gets harder each day
to deal with all this pain

And then it dawned on me
as I realize how simple could it be
I wonder why I was so blind
that I truly did not see
it must have been a lightening bolt
that one day gave me light
because out of the clear blue sky
I finally regained my sight

I saw a fluffy white cloud
shaped like an angel dear
that helped me to understand
and see things oh so clear
that's when I saw no footprints
and so often wondered why
my lord carried me on angel wings
when he decided to fly

mam the footprints in the sand was the poem i read to you everyday when you was in hospital i hope you heard me reading it to you , i used to cry me and elaine sat with you and took it in turn reading and chatting to you ... but the foot prints in the sand was your poem as we knew you were going to leave us and we hoped and prayed that god would be there for you and help you xxxxxxxxx we also had it read out at your service xxxxxxxxxx its beautiful mam like u xxxxxxxxxx luv trace xxxxxxxxxxxx

Tracy Lingard (Daughter) September 6, 2008

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Marie-Angela Rowe September 5, 2008

nite mam xxxxxxxxxxxx trace

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Last night at bedtime I looked out
To say goodnight to you
And out the window through the clouds
A star came shining through

It sparkled and it twinkled
Like a precious diamond stone
It looked as if it winked at me
And I felt less alone

On earth we can see starlight
Even if the star has gone
And though you are not with me
Your light still does shine on

So though I cannot kiss your face
Or tuck you in all tight
I'll look to heaven, see a star
And whisper your goodnight

goodnite mam xxxxxxxxxxx sweet dreams xxxxxxxxluv trace

Tracy Lingard (Daughter) September 5, 2008

luv u mam xxxxxxxxxxxxtrace

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have a wonderful day mam in gods garden mam . please give aunty nancy ,steven ,gran n grandad, winnie n fred , jean n roy , joan n her husband , annie n alan and my best buddy frankie babes a kiss from me , gone but never forgotten xxxxxxxxx love always xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx trace

Tracy Lingard (Daughter) September 5, 2008

for my friend xx

No words I write can ever say
how much I miss you everyday.
As time goes by, the loneliness grows,
How I miss you, nobody knows.
I think of you in silence,
I often speak your name.
But all I have are memories,
And a photo in a frame.
No one sees me weep.
But the love I have for you,
Is in my heart, and mine to keep.
I have never stopped loving you
and I know I never will.
Deep inside my heart,
You are with me still.
Heartaches, this world are many,
But mine is worse than any.
My heart still aches, as I whisper low,
"I need you... and miss you so."
The things we feel so deeply
are often the hardest things to say.
But I just can't keep quiet anymore,
So I'll tell you any ways.
There is a place within my heart
that no one else can fill.
I love you and I always will!
love cathy xx

Cathy Kerr Mum Of Graham (Close Friend) September 5, 2008

from hector mackenzies daughter mhairi xx

hey elizabeth,its good 2 see u bk ..we have missed u.. hope my dads been lookin after you lol
all my love,now and forever xxxxx

hey tracey..its good 2 see u bk hun! hope ur ok...ill spk 2u over the weekend hun..take care xxxx

p.s. im pleased u put mams site back on xxx

Mhairi Wood Hectors Heartbroken Daughter September 4, 2008

luv u xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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luv u mam xxxxxxxxxxxx trace

Tracy Lingard (Daughter) September 4, 2008

angels

ANGELS

Angels never leave our sides,
They never leave our hearts,
They comfort us in lonely times,
They'll never let us part.
They kiss us as we go to sleep,
They hold us by the hand,
They guide us through our time on earth
Then take us home when planned.
They teach us to be caring,
To others whose hearts bleed,
They bring to us such special friends
To comfort those in need.
So many have lost Angels,
So many hearts do ache,
But I will never fear death,
Because my faith won't break.

Tracy Lingard (Daughter) September 4, 2008

luv u mam xxxxxxxxxxxxtrace

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sending you lots of love mam xxxxxxxxxxx trace

Tracy Lingard (Daughter) September 4, 2008