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SILENT NIGHT - A Beautiful Poem for FReepers Everywhere
Charleston Radio Station ^ | 12/18/01 | unk

Posted on 12/18/2001 7:47:38 AM PST by Commonsense

TO FREEPERS EVERYWHERE: Someone sent this to me by email. It's on the website of a Charleston, SC radio station HERE . It is so much better if you go to this site so you can listen to the music and the reading as you follow along. It is beautiful.

Silent Night

You say you will never forget where you were when you heard the news on September 11, 2001.

Neither will I.

I was on the 110th floor in a smoke filled room with a man who called his wife to say, "Good-bye."

I held his fingers steady as he dialed

I gave him the peace to say, "Honey, I am not going to make it, but it is OK...I am ready to go."

I was with his wife when he called as she fed breakfast to their children.

I held her up as she tried to understand his words and as she realized he wasn't coming home that night.

I was in the stairwell of the 23rd floor when a woman cried out for Me for help. "I have been knocking on the door of your heart for 50 years!" I said, "Of course I will show you the way home - only believe in Me now."

I was at the base of the building with the Priest ministering to the injured and devastated souls. I took him home to tend to his Flock in Heaven. He heard my voice and answered.

I was on four of those planes, in every seat, with every prayer. I was with the crew as they were overtaken. I was in the very hearts of the believers there, comforting and assuring them that their faith has saved them.

I was in Texas, Kansas, London. I was standing next to you when you heard the terrible news. Did you sense Me?

I want you to know that I saw every face. I knew every name - though not all know Me. Some met me for the first time on the 86th floor.

Some sought Me with their last breath.

Some couldn't hear Me calling to them through the smoke and flames; "Come to Me...this way...take My hand." Some chose, for the final time, to ignore Me.

But, I was there.

I did not place you in the tower that day. You may not know why, but I do. However, if you were there in that explosive moment in time, would you have reached for Me?

September 11, 2001 was not the end of the journey for you. But someday your journey will end. And I will be there for you as well. Seek Me now while I may be found. Then, at any moment, you know you are "ready to go."

I will be in the stairwell of your final moments.

Remember...I love you.


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I really wanted to share this with all of you. If you have a dry eye after hearing it, let me know.

Please, bump it to everyone you know.

1 posted on 12/18/2001 7:47:38 AM PST by Commonsense
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To: 2APatriot; AJ Insider; Amanda King; ao98; Battle Flag; Big Steve; Captain Shady; Church Lady...
For your enjoyment. Please bump to everyone on your bump list.
2 posted on 12/18/2001 7:49:53 AM PST by Commonsense
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Sharing this with you. Please, bump to everyone you can. It's too beautiful and inspiring to pass up.
3 posted on 12/18/2001 7:51:49 AM PST by Commonsense
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To: Commonsense
bump
4 posted on 12/18/2001 7:56:00 AM PST by sangoo
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To: Commonsense
No dry eyes on this one. Thanks for the post.
5 posted on 12/18/2001 8:31:33 AM PST by YadaYada
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To: Commonsense
sniff, sniff.
6 posted on 12/18/2001 9:06:33 AM PST by abner
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To: Commonsense
>>>>I will be in the stairwell of your final moments.

Bump. I hope we can all call on Him in our final moments.

patent

7 posted on 12/18/2001 9:28:41 AM PST by patent
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To: Commonsense
HI, Commonsense. DONE!
8 posted on 12/18/2001 9:54:23 AM PST by stand watie
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To: Commonsense
I heard this too. This was not a "Christian" Radio station. Aren't you glad we live in the Bible Belt?
9 posted on 12/18/2001 1:16:10 PM PST by The Game Hen
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To: The Game Hen
Never been more glad than now. I wish every one could read/hear this one.
10 posted on 12/18/2001 5:24:21 PM PST by Commonsense
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To: Commonsense
J., Am passing this on the group at Paltalk. That is if I can speak without tears in my voice. It is absolutely, well, I don't know how to describe the emotions that are running through my heart and mind at this time. Also passing this on to my brother and several others via link. First time that I have heard it. I might have to wait till tomorrow, I can't stop crying...
11 posted on 12/18/2001 7:42:13 PM PST by dixie sass
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To: Commonsense
BTTT. Beautiful, simply beautiful.
12 posted on 12/18/2001 7:48:30 PM PST by Heff
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To: Commonsense
Thanks for the ping, my friend. Beautiful poem, indeed.
13 posted on 12/19/2001 12:41:44 AM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: AuntB;nunya bidness;GrandmaC;Washington_minuteman;tex-oma;buffyt;Grampa Dave;Jolly Rodgers...
Ping...
14 posted on 12/19/2001 12:42:07 AM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: Commonsense
BTTT
15 posted on 12/19/2001 12:45:54 AM PST by kattracks
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To: GVNR;pontiac,ClevelandJim;junior ditto head;dubyaismypresident;commiewatcher;drj'sfirst...
BTTT......
16 posted on 12/19/2001 1:03:42 AM PST by Las Vegas Dave
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To: JohnHuang2
thank you and a Merry Christmas to you & yours

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17 posted on 12/19/2001 2:57:22 AM PST by Elle Bee
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To: Commonsense; JohnHuang2
Not a dry eye in THIS house. Thanks so much for sharing.

John, I was 'out of sorts' after reading the article you pinged about the poll showing so many Americans just don't get the seriousness of what traitor Walker did. This poem reminded me of what we must never forget, no matter the unbelievability of some news.

18 posted on 12/19/2001 5:02:38 AM PST by okimhere
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To: JohnHuang2
Never forget bump...
19 posted on 12/19/2001 5:21:39 AM PST by eureka!
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To: JohnHuang2
bump!
20 posted on 12/19/2001 6:33:41 AM PST by Alamo-Girl
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