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Grace with Great Courage
by Karen C Vanderlaan → (All Poetry by Karen C Vanderlaan)
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for my sister who, as you know, has been in the fight of her life, for her life

Grace with Great Courage 

Just as the horse's nobility 
Shows in the toss of his mane as he runs 
You have carried yourself well
Proud, with grace and dignity

You Have held your head high
Wiping tears from your own soft eyes
Lest anyone see the true depth of your battle
Or the pain that just below the surface lies

And with the fierce courage
Befitting an African lion
You have marched ever forward in combat
Often with keen knowledge of the fire up ahead

 My hat is off to you dear sister
Your battle fought is thus far won
Your fight has rendered you victorious
In remission now and treatments done


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 Reviews of "Grace with Great Courage"
Reviewed by Kate Burnside
Reviewed on February 27, 2008
Grace and Great Courage stream through your writing here, Karen, as you pay tribute to the strength and valour of your sister. It is with great thankfulness that we learn of her success and wish her EVERYTHING and more that is required to face what may residually be left ahead to challenge her hard-won well-being. Your words of love and respect will sow back in so much of what will have been taken out in the struggle so far. Your love for each other must be so mutually rewarding and supportive. Bless you for this and may all continue to go well so that your sister may once again run with all the unleashed strength and pride of that filly of which you speak. With love, Kate xx

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on February 27, 2008
Most beautiful tribute....Keeping you in my prayers!!

As for the book.....I enjoy every part of it!!

Stand tall and be proud of what you have achieved!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on February 27, 2008
A beautiful tribute to your sister as I keep her in my prayers. Thank you for sharing Karen.

Newfie Hugs, Rose

Reviewed by Dawn Anderson
Reviewed on February 27, 2008
Beautiful tribute, Karen. Remembering you and your sister in prayers.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed
Reviewed on February 27, 2008
All our hats are off to her, and you've penned a wonderful tribute to her, Karen.

Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on February 27, 2008
...well penned tribute...a sister of courage...finds healing light...and in her moments...strength.
John

Reviewed by Debby Rosenberg
Reviewed on February 26, 2008
wow! fantastic healing!

Reviewed by Tom Kitt
Reviewed on February 26, 2008
The very best of luck to your sister. Tom

Reviewed by Randall Barfield
Reviewed on February 26, 2008
Great news and happening. Thanks for sharing

Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on February 26, 2008
Beautiful tribute to your sister, as well as those who fight the battle of illness and pain.

Cryssa

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on February 26, 2008
What wonderful news Karen! So glad to hear it! Superb poem of recognition!

Reviewed on February 26, 2008
Wonderful news! Faith.

Reviewed on February 26, 2008
(((HUGS))), love and prayers, for both of you - congrats on the great news re: your sister! God is good. :)

Karla. :)

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on February 26, 2008
Don't know how to express myself except to say God bless her and her courage for the fight . . . I know it wasn't easy . . .

Reviewed on February 26, 2008
Beautiful write of faith, Karen; well penned and great news! God is indeed good!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on February 26, 2008
Wonderful words of triumph of a long battle,, This is wonderful news Karen, Your sister is an inspiration to all.
Christine

Reviewed by Jill Eisnaugle
Reviewed on February 26, 2008
Karen,
I pray that your sister's condition continues to improve. Cancer is a difficult disease and a trying one for everyone concerned --- the patient and the family of the patient. Faith can move mountains, though, and I know your family is strong, in that regard.
Hang in there and be well! This is a beautiful tribute to your sister's courage and strength.

All the best,
Jill

Reviewed on February 26, 2008
Sounds like a well fought battle with cancer? Whether or not that is true, I liked very much the attitude and rythm of this write...well done.

be well and happy,
Kathy


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