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I weep over a small kitten. I get teary eyed at some movies. My wife used to laugh when this took place and would say that this was one of the many reasons she loved me so. My heart is too tender. Yes too tender to handle the passing of a kitten. Too tender to even see strangers hurting or in pain�yet now I see the love of my life struggling more and more each day. I don�t know how much more I can smile of this smiling fa�ade today.

Thursday, July 31, 2008

Smiling Facades

I smile and pretend that I see not.

Teeth flash on an ever broadening grin.

Yet my eyes; my eyes reveal the truth

As they weep over and over again.

Facades are built upon shifting sand.

I’m fine...OK, good to see you again.

Yet there is a tear deep within my heart.

A gaping; open wound in which my soul secretly departs.

Look up; oh look up the multitudes say to me.

Bring on those smiles unto your own jubilee.

I try, but now…oh now I can’t see why.

I feel so dead; so broken and empty inside.

I know too much of a world hurting and in need.

I have seen empty victories crash to the floor.

Help me oh Lord…help me in this truly see.

J. Allen Wilson 7/31/08

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Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan

Reviewed on August 1, 2008

you have expressed so well how one forces themselves to function in the middle of deep depression-peace to you,

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on August 1, 2008

(((((((((HUGS))))))))))) and prayers to you both; God be with you during this hardship in your lives!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :( >tears! <

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson

Reviewed on August 1, 2008

Allen, I have been where you are...not with my husband...but with one of my sons. It hurts...and there are days when you feel strong and believe...and others where you become angry...feel like giving up...but you will always have each other. Leah is a part of you...she will live on forever...in China...in your spirit. You have NOW...no one knows what the future holds...use NOW to get you through this.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on July 31, 2008

(((((Allen and Leah)))))

Give it all to Him. He will make your burdens light. Know this sounds like useless platitudes, but it's not - He will get you through, if you'll lean on His strong shoulders. And don't be ashamed to cry: it takes a real man to show his tears, his tender side. Your pain, your heart is open in this lines of faltering strength -

(((((HUGS))))) love and continued prayer, Karla.

Reviewed by Lois Christensen

Reviewed on July 31, 2008

You are so right to use the prayers of yours to get to God. He will surely relieve you of the burden you carry now when he is ready, and in his own time. I know is it hard on you, but think what Leah is going through too. Try to cheer her up and love her and stand by her and ask her to pray together with you. Just being nice to her right now is more than enough too. Don't wear both of you out with so many worries, put it all in God's hands and have faith a miracle still will come.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on July 31, 2008

You both STILL have each other...use that time and live in the now, let the future do what it will...Rufuz says woof to China...Ed & Rufuz

Reviewed by Valerie Roeske

Reviewed on July 31, 2008

Allen Sweetie, You are not alone in this painful journey, I cry with you, and the Lord hears your every silent teardrop, My friend just lost his wife in June she was only 43 years young, He took care of her for 17 years, I pray for him and I pray for you, May God Carry you thru this, Take care Valerie

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