Jack always said that in the Army you hurry up so you can Wait. It was true for me yesterday. I needed to renew my military ID card, the one that entitles me to Jack's health benefits. I didn't waste time driving across Town, and when I entered the Office I took a number. But the line didn't seem to move. After 45 minutes I approached a lady Behind the desk. She encouraged me to hang on, And after 2 hours I finally had my new Plastic card with my dastardly photo Displayed on the front. During my wait I became acquainted with A number of folks. I gave a tract to a gal who I later discovered Was Jewish and to her co-worker who is Dealing with the heartbreak of her mother's Dementia. I also handed a pamphlet to the clerk who Finally issued me my card. I commended him on his ability to keep cool Under stressful circumstances. And as I left I waved a hopeful good-by to the Retired Navy man and his wife who were Far in line behind me and who still had a 2 Hour drive home to Portsmouth. |
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I'm waiting for the results.
Will my friend have cancer? I'm waiting for the lawsuit to end. Will my family member receive justice? I'm waiting for a dear prodigal to come Home. Will it happen before I'm gone? A good part of my life is taken up With waiting. God said I'm blessed if I wait, * But only if I wait with hope, and Courage and trust in the One who Knows and controls the outcome. He will share the results with me When I need to know. *Isaiah 30:18 |
Dorothy Kalb Hsu Seitzinger
Writing poetry has helped me process and express my sorrows and joys, my concerns and blessings. "Life is hard, but God is good!" Archives
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