Archive for February 2015
Heavenly FATHER I ask you to watch over
All my family and friends, not just for today
But each and every day;
Please, bring them comfort in their hours of need
And give them inner strength so their souls may feed.
Please let them know that they are never alone
And please also let them see
So much love to be shown.
I would also like them to feel much joy in their lives
And so there will be much less pain and less tears in their eyes.
Take away all their worries and fear,
And hold them in your arms
Because these are special ones I hold so dear.
AMEN
Written By: Diane Van Bommel
(Moving picture is from Friends18.com and at netanimations.net)
THANK YOU For Being YOU
Posted on: February 18, 2015
No words can express how thankful I am to all of you;
As you are all my blessings, my dear friends
And quite frankly my anchor too!!!
Your kind words, prayers and loving support have gotten me through a lot,
For it is with them that they have lifted my spirits,
And help me dry away my tears right there on the spot.
Sometimes it is hard to keep from crying
For moments it can feel so trying
And that is because both the physical and emotional pain
Can be so difficult to deal with at times,
You have taught me though
What true friends are all about,
As you haven’t left my side
And I know you all will continue
To have my back without a doubt,
For I know you are all with me for this long ride.
Cancer faced its ugly face once before in my life
And now it seems like it may be back,
But fortunately for me loving support there is no lack.
I will beat this thing at its own game
Because let’s face it, it has taken away far too many, to even all name.
Once you have been touched by cancer,
You are never left quite the same.
As it can take a lot from you,
But it cannot take away your spirit,
At least I won’t let it have mine ;
For I do not wish to give it any more
Of my precious and very much cherished time.
(Moving picture at top of page is from netanimations.net)
Written By: Diane Van Bommel
(This picture is taken in early November before I had got sick.
Photography is by: Meg Foster)
Forgetful Forties
Posted on: February 15, 2015
Most days start out with me walking into a room,
Only to forget why I entered there,
So I leave that room too soon.
I then shortly remember when I have actually left,
So I have to go back to get what was there that I kept.
My memory loss doesn’t stop there
As I misplace things everywhere.
Where did I put my keys today?
I thought I hung them up like the other day.
Only to find out that I left them in a pocket
Or in my jewellery box near my favourite locket per say;
My cellphone I too mislay on several occasions by the way.
This usually happens when my ringer I had shut off,
So it becomes a worry to find my phone
Before the batteries die and it will soon shut off.
This problem of forgetfulness not only happens at home
But even while shopping, so my anxiety sometimes has then grown.
It happens when I go to pay my bill,
Only to find out I can’t remember where
I put my bank card when I reach the till.
I guess I am not alone in being forgetful,
As I have had my friend lose her glasses
And they have become quite difficult to find,
For without them she is quite blind.
Sometimes they are found not too far away
Because sometimes they are left on her head
Like when she had last read,
As she did so just the other day;
It was embarrassing to her,
But quite funny to me I should say.
Remember the next time you become forgetful
You are not alone as this happens to the best of us
As our minds get preoccupied with all of what goes on today, with all the fuss.
Written By: Diane Van Bommel
(This poem is dedicated to my dear friend, Amie Hawco,
who gave me this fun idea to write on this topic.)
(Picture is a Minion Quote’s photo)
“The advantage of a bad memory is that one enjoys several times
the same good things for the first time.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche
(Music video, “I Forgot” By : Navkant Thakut is taken from YouTube.com)
My Sweet Valentine
Posted on: February 7, 2015
I love you not only today,
But each and every single day;
It is sometimes hard for me to put into exact words
To try and actually convey;
Because you are my sunshine,
My sweet valentine
And I am so blessed to be able to call you mine.
You are one of the reasons I look forward
To waking up each new morning
And excited about each new day;
That is because you are so special
And important to me in every way;
I want you to remember what a great deal you are to me
And let you know since the moment I first met you
My feelings continue to blossom as others can also see
Because my love for you just continues to grow stronger
And I hope that you will always realize my
Heart not only belongs to you today
But forever and longer;
Every time I see your sweet beautiful face
I know I am in the right place,
As my heart always skips a beat
Every chance we get to meet,
As there is no place I would rather be
But with you, embraced in your arms
For your heart holds that special key.
Written By: Diane Van Bommel
(Moving pictures are from netanimations.net)
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Dedicated to my loving husband, Martin.
I am so blessed to be your wife.
Happy Valentine’s Day Sweetheart!!! ❤
Love Always,
Di ❤
(Music video, “18” is by: One Direction, taken from Youtube.com)
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I Am With You Always
Posted on: February 7, 2015
When I am gone try and not to miss me too much,
As I haven’t really left your side
Because you can always feel my touch,
For in your heart I shall always reside.
“I am the whisper in the wind,”
The sunset and the sunrise
Or the brightest shining star
That brings the twinkle to the skies.
When you are sitting there all alone
I see those tears flowing from your eyes.
Please, don’t spend all your time weeping for me
Because I am much happier now you see.
I am no longer in pain
And I am surrounded by beauty
Where there is nothing on earth like here,
That is quite the same;
It is remarkable to say the least
And more importantly I am now at peace
For my worries in life have ceased
Being replaced by joy to fill my days,
So my happiness is now increased.
Written By: Diane Van Bommel
(Moving pictures are from netanimations.net)
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(This music video, “I’ll See You Again,” By :Westlife is taken from YouTube.com)Live in the Moment
Posted on: February 6, 2015
When was the last time you took the time to stop
And smell those roses?
Or to call an old dear friend?
Has your life gotten that busy
That those moments in your life have come to an end?
Life is really too short to not make that time
For the things that matter
Because our lives are so unpredictable
And to live your life with regrets
Will only make you sadder;
Live in the moment as in today
And do not put off another day
For we are never guaranteed tomorrow
Because as all of you may know
Our lives here on earth are only on borrowed.
Written By: Diane Van Bommel
(Moving pictures are from netanimations.net)
In Memory of My Dear Friend
Posted on: February 5, 2015
Today we weep for the loss of our loved one,
Our true dear friend;
You were a fighter, a mother, and a daughter,
But your life here was only on lend.
You fought a courageous battle
And stuck through it all until the very end;
GOD has now called you home
And now our hearts are left here to mend.
Although, we mourn the loss of you today
We rejoice in the fact that you are celebrating
Your new life in a very special way;
As the new life of yours living eternally
In heaven as just begun;
We will never forget your smile
As it was so bright as the morning sun.
We will also miss your sweet angelic face
And the reminiscences we made
As it shall continue to embrace.
Because the imprints you have left deep within our hearts
No time shall ever begin to erase;
Rest in peace my sweet dear friend,
Until we meet again
When GOD chooses for our souls to later also send
For a part of you in our hearts there will always be a loving trace
No matter what time of day,
No matter ever when
Which will always happen to be the case.
Written By: Diane Van Bommel
(Photography is by: Alfonse Van Hooste, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada)
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