An elderly friend of mine at church faces illness with a devout faith and an attitude of joy.

A friend of mine at church has Parkinson’s
He moves so slowly up and down the aisle
But in our church you’d be hard pressed to find
A man with stronger faith or warmer smile.

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  • CutestPrincess on Jan 20, 2009

    you’ve written a great poem for your friend, i feel sorry for him… ill pray for him to get easily recovered!

  • Smiley Me on Jan 20, 2009

    sweet, short and beautiful.

  • Westbrook on Jan 20, 2009

    So sad to see anyone with Parkinson’s disease.

  • Debra. on Jan 20, 2009

    That is so true. Throughout all that life has thrown at him he still has faith and a warm smile. A lovely and meaningful write.

    God bless.

  • Morgana on Jan 20, 2009

    Such strong souls are rare. Lovely message.

  • Darren Goad on Jan 20, 2009

    a very nice tribute.

  • Melinda McQueen on Jan 20, 2009

    So sweeet. Lovely thoughts.

  • denus on Jan 20, 2009

    really great work.

    Cheers.

  • Betty Carew on Jan 20, 2009

    Wonderful words Nutuba, so sad also

  • Ruby Hawk on Jan 20, 2009

    What a nice tribute to your friend.Well said.

  • Eunice Tan on Jan 20, 2009

    The great faith of your friend will do many good things for him and people around him. God will change the bad things of him into the good thing. Thanks for sharing.

  • S A JOHNSON on Jan 20, 2009

    Very sweet.

  • Gayle Hamilton on Jan 24, 2009

    Friends of faith mean so much to us in times of hurt and healing. God will bless you for your thoughs of compasion toward your friend.

  • 8888 on Jun 18, 2010

    Moses and Joshua – biblical prophets or terrorists?

    http://relijournal.com/religion/moses-and-joshua-biblical-prophets-or-terrorists/

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