Innisfree in Alaska - pay it forward

I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made: Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee, And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; There midnight's all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, And evening full of the linnet's wings. I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore; While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, I hear it in the deep heart's core. >/h3>

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pay it forward - bfs #25

06:34, Thursday, May 1, 2008 .. 2 comments .. Link

This week at Blogger Friend School ( see nancy's nook for more info) we are talking about paying it forward. How God has blessed us and how we in turn bless others.

One time comes to mind: We were in a pretty tight financial situation. We had a four year old and a little baby and my husband was in school. We drove an old plymouth k car ( remember those?) It sat so low to the ground that it scared me everytime I hit a bumb but even worse it was a two- door and had these terrible seatbelts that would continue to tighten in the backseat. If you put the rear-facing baby-seat in it wouldn't be long before it would start to slide the babyseat from a horizontal to an upright posistion. - Not very safe. Well, a family at our church upgraded their vehicle and so they gave us - yes GAVE US. Their old minivan. Perfect for us. It was in good condition and it was all shiny and detailed when they handed it over. I was so THANKFUL. So when it came time for us toi upgrade we donated it to Big Brothers Big Sisters. My husband said later that he saw a mom with little ones riding around in it. :) Praise God. For he is so Good, He is worthy to be Praised!

Here is the song:

I Will Enter the Gates with Thanksgiving in My Heart

I will enter His gates with thanksgiving in my heart,
I will enter His courts with praise,
I will say this is the day that the Lord has made
I will rejoice for He has made me glad.
He has made me glad,
He has made me glad,
I will rejoice for He has made me glad.
He has made me glad,
He has made me glad,
I will rejoice for He has made me glad.

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09:36, Thursday, May 1, 2008 .. Posted by nancysnook
That's a great story to share and what a wonderful blessing! Can I ask, what is Innisfree, I always thought it was part of your name...now I just don't know what it means. LOL

Nancy

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07:35, Thursday, May 1, 2008 .. Posted by Anonymous
What a cool story. Fun to see someone driving it!
bethanyrae (homeschoolblogger)