January 2008 Poet of the Month Discussion Topic @ AdlandPro Community

January 2008 Poet of the Month

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:09:11 GMT

Our choice for the Poet of the Month for January 2008 was an easy one. Our Angel of Adlandpro and beloved by all will fill this forum with her wonderful poetry and related pictures. We are so proud to announce Pauline Raina as POTM January 2008.

Pauline Raina 2008

Peace and Goodwill on Earth

“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men.”

Luke 2:14

When Jesus was born in Bethlehem this was the message the angels told to the sheperds watching over their flock at night. It still rings true to this day and as we celebrate His birth, these words are heard throughout the land. As a New Year unfolds, God’s promise of Peace and Goodwill remains in our hearts.

What better Poet to bring us hope of Peace and Goodwill with her poetry.

Hello Everyone At AdlandPro!

My name is John Sanchez and I was given the honor of introducing Pauline Raina for this award she is being bestowed. First, I would like to say that from the moment I met Pauline I knew I had met a kindred spirit. I could instantly tell that she was a genuine person with a genuine love for people. We quickly became best friends and I made her my partner at the Person of the Week (a.k.a. Feature of the Week) forum. Then one day I discovered that she was also a talented Poet so I came up with the idea to do a forum using her poetry and my photography. It quickly became a success with her beautiful poetry. Pauline is truly one of AdlandPro’s angels and she has had a big impact on the community with her Faith, her love, her presences, and even her poetry. :-)

John R. Sanchez

Goowill Ambassador of AdlandPro

Pauline Raina's Bio

A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!

Well heres my life in a nutshell .

I was born in Delhi, had my education at Agra, where we were based as my father was in the Indian Airforce. When I was sixteen I moved to Chennai [Madras] worked different jobs, till I was twenty-six.

Married the wrong guy in I980 but the joy of my life arrived in I98I in the form of my son Ryan... I was blessed again in I985 with another bundle of joy , my second son Bobby. Today Ryan is married and both he and his beautiful wife live in Bankok and are attending Bible College there. Bobby too has just recently joined them in Bangkok to be able to go to Bible College. In I996 I was divorced...and life has been quiet and peaceful since then.

I presently live in Madurai with my 88yr old father , I have been running a tailoring store very successfully for the past I8 yrs. But as on today I am planning a career change....lots of options..trusting God to lead me to the right one.,,and also plan to relocate to Chennai in the near future. Presently the move to Chennai has been stalled once again due to my fathers ill health. Do keep him in prayer.

My poetry writing started many years ago, I started writing devotional songs and have quite a few of them which I sing myself and have set music to it too, after coming to Adland and meeting so many wonderful friends, John Sanchez being one of them, and his passion for photography only drew out more from me as his pictures were very inspiring. We hope to soon have our book of poetry and pictures published in the near future.

About my work:.

Im glad I entered the online biz; which brought me to where I am right now, here in the midst of the most friendly community I will probably ever know. I thank Bogdan for having the vision..and giving us ADLANDPRO....Its amazing how many lovely friends I have made here... I cannot imagine doing business without having rapport with my customers...I have learnt this lesson from the I8 ys of experience at my store . Doing business now has become a pleasure to work alongside good friends and help build each other up.

Oh well did I say my life in a nutshell....well apparently not, so forgive me for going on and on.:-)

Thanks again for having featured me here...I am blessed.

Luv you all very much

Keep up the Goodwill...life is too short for hate !!!

your friend always

Pauline R.

http://www.cmu7.com/su/0i8/

http://www.magnumiq.net/119629

"In the arena of human life the honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action, for words are mere words."

- Aristotle

©John Sanchez

TREE OF LIFE

Barren stands the land around us
But yet we have the tree,
Rooted secure in the rock below
A succour for you and me.

Though all around may wither and die
And rough edges bruise the heel
To those who take shelter under the tree of life
Will sure his blessings feel.

For there it stands for all to take,
Their refuge and delight
In all its power and awesomeness
That’s in the Tree of Life.

THE SPIRIT OF LOVE

MY SPIRIT SOARS,

AS FREE AS A BIRD,

COME DARK CLOUDS OR SUNSHINE

MY VOICE MUST BE HEARD,

NO SHACKLES THAT BIND ME

FOR I WAS MADE FREE

TO TRAVERSE EVERY DOMAIN

AND IN MY SPIRIT TO FEEL

YES TO FEEL THE WIND

THAT IS UNDER MY WINGS

IT TAKES ME A DIRECTION

SO I COULD SEE THINGS

THE VIEW FROM ABOVE

WHEN LOOKING BELOW

IS SURELY SO DIFFERENT

THAT IT MAKES ME KNOW

THAT NOT ALL SEEMS TO BE

THE WAY THAT IT IS

ITS WHERE YOU LOOK FROM

THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

RISING ABOVE

ALL CIRCUMSTANCES

REFUSING TO HATE

BUT LOVE EVERY INSTANT

KEEPS YOU FREE

YES FREE AS A BIRD

DID YOU GET THE MESSAGE

HAS MY VOICE BEEN HEARD?

©Pauline Raina

copyright2007 John R Sanchez

And as the light came forth[title credit John R Sanchez]

Rays of hope burst into dawn,
Where there was darkness,
I see a beautiful morn,
Assuring me of hope,
And brightening my day,
Telling me I am loved,
come what may.
And as the light came forth,
I knew I was blessed
to witness this day,
And in HIS love to rest.
For with every new sunrise,
That I get to see,
I know Im so blessed
Just to be 'Me'
Im grateful for the things that are in my life,
For dear friends and family,
And the courage to strive.
And as the dawn grows brighter into day,
I feel HIS grace upon me all the way.
©2007 Pauline Raina

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© Copyrighted 2007 John R. Sanchez

GLORIOUS SUNRISE[title credit John R Sanchez]

I look at the sky,

Theres this glorious sunrise,

The Master painter's hand

Paints me a picture

As only HE can !

And the beauty of it is astounding!

Excitement in my heart, surmounting!

Wondering what this new day will hold,

Will promises be kept, and dreams unfold?

I cant wait to see,

What this new day has for me,

But yet this I know,

Another awesome sunrise I'll see.

For there'll come a new day,

Its blessings will bring,

From the Master's hand,

And my heart will sing !

©2007Pauline Raina

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 16:15:57 GMT

Many thanks to Pauline for allowing us to present her poetry for January 2008. She has been so kind to work on this even in a very difficult time. I am glad I waited Pauline, it was worth it!

John, thank you so much for taking time out of your very busy schedule to introduce your friend.

This has definitely been an honor to make this presentation and to have a chance to read Pauline's bio and more of her poetry.

To all Adlandpro members, I wish you a Happy New Year!

Sara

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Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:01:06 GMT

Sara,

thanks for such a lovely forum and honoring Ms. Pauline Raina, in the dawing if the New Year 2008.

Pauline,

I enjoyed the poetry and thanks to John, for supplying the imagery. A very Grand presentation.

Jim

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:43:37 GMT

Jim, thank you so much for your comments and for being the first to post a response.

Happy New Year,

Sara

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Tue, 01 Jan 2008 18:52:19 GMT

Happy New Year

to all my wonderful friends!

May this year be full of excitement,

HUGS, Inspiration, peace,

many friends, prosperity,

and what ever you wish for!

Joe

Hello Sara, "Wow!" again. Yes, I read Pauline's poetry too and she has an amazing talent of forming those thoughts and feelings in our souls, minds and hearts. I adored her the very first time I met her and did not know of all these other talents she has. I think it was her smile or maybe it was the way she hugged me... I don't know, but she encircled me with a warm wonderful friendship that I cherish. Thank you Sara!!!

!!! CONGRATULATIONS !!!

Pauline,

You are one fantastic poetress! As I told Sara above that you have that great talent to be able to form wonderful thoughts and feelings in our souls, minds and hearts. It is what a poet is suppose to do and you do it so very well.

Thank you for the HUGS, the warmth of our friendship and for you being you so well.

Happy New Year!

Joe

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Wed, 02 Jan 2008 10:19:13 GMT

Greetings and Happy New Year!

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:56:21 GMT

******CONGRATULATIONS*******
well done pauline have a great time
+all the very best wishes to all at alandpro for the new year
from peter williams

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:17:43 GMT

THANK YOU SARA FOR BRINGING HERE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL AND TALENTED PERSON AS PAULINE !

CONGRATULATION PAULINE ! I LOVE YOUR POEMS !

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Thu, 03 Jan 2008 03:46:27 GMT

Hello My Dear Sara and Friends !

Please let the Angel of New Beginnings open the door to your heart and let the cleansing rays of hope fill you with happiness !

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:22:54 GMT

To all our friends, this could be one of Pauline's best, what do you think!!

A PRAYER
             Lord help me love,
                    As You have loved me,
                    Not as this world has shown.
                    In selfishness it drowns each day
                    Its your love I need to show.

                    Help me love the weakest one,
                    One whose done me most wrong,
                    For what good is it to love someone,
                    who loves you back, and sings along.

                     Your Love so unconditional,
                     You love no matter what !
                     Let that love flow thru me Lord,
                     To touch the coldest heart.

                      That may they know the warmth
                      of that dwelling place,
                      That can be found only in You,
                      To rest in love and security,
                      That makes all things anew!

                  ***************************
Will be back soon,

hugz to all

Pauline R

Absolutely beautiful, Pauline, thanks,

Sara

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:56:23 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS PAULINE!!

What beautiful poetry. I love "A Prayer".

And, thanks Sara for making this award possible, and John, what absolutely beautiful pictures. Are those actual photographs that you took?

God bless everyone!

Oniece

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 09:00:19 GMT

Hi Oniece! 8)

Yes those are photos I took, the one with the doves I altered with software. I just got into photography last May and I've gone crazy with it. I love shooting photos, wish I had studied to be a photographer when I was younger. Well, it's never too late but I missed out on a lot of special moments I could have had as I do now when I'm out shooting.

Take care Oniece! ;-)

JOHN

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Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:32:03 GMT

Nick, Sara, Oniece,

Thank you, thank you , thank you !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are special.

Terry

many blessings

Pauline R

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Sat, 05 Jan 2008 06:29:31 GMT

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:38:13 GMT

Nick Mys, Beryl, Jo, and Nick Syms,

thank you for your wishes and encouragement. It means the world to me.

Blessings

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:43:28 GMT

Right back at you, Sweetie!!! Have a fantastic day!!!

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:36:41 GMT

Hi Adelina,

thank you sweet lady, your words of appreciation mean a lot to me.

ONe right back to you

Be blessed always

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:31:11 GMT

Hi Nick, Nick Mys, and Peter Williams,

thank you for your wishes

blessings always

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:33:10 GMT

Hey Sara and John, thanks for such a special tribute to our dear Angel friend Pauline here. She's a poet, and I didn't know it!!! Pauline, you are a lovely person and you write beautiful prose. Prosperous, Happy New Year 2008 to all, Stephen

P.S. Look closely, "angel" is the first word below!

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 13:18:27 GMT

Pauline
Congratulations!

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:11:45 GMT

Hi Sara,

Thank you for featuring my dear friend Pauline. A multi talented angelic queen.

Pauline, I can't say I was surprised when I read your poems c'os I've been aware of your unique talent for quite a while now. I have read many of your poems and time after time you fully capture the subject you are describing.

John's pictures and your poems compliment each other to perfection. Can't wait to see what you come up with next.

I'm keeping my fingers crossed for your Dad and he is in my prayers.

Shalom,

Peter

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:06:19 GMT

Luella, Johnny and Peter,

what can I say, 'cept THANK YOU for the bottom of my heart, having you guys as friends is the best thing thats happend to me yet. Stay blessed for always.

your friend

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:17:33 GMT

Joe, my friend,

you no less buddy, everywhere you go you spread warmth and goodwill yourself. Thank you for being my friend and enriching my life as you have.

Much luv n many blessings always

your friend always

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 12:14:17 GMT

Hi Sara,

Thank you for featuring Pauline as the January 2008 POTM.

Hello Pauline,

Congratulations on being featured. You are really an amazing lady. You are so very talented. Loved reading your poetry.

I also would like to thank John for the pictures, they are great. When I first came to the feature of the week forum, you embraced me and made me feel so welcome, you also extended a hand in friendship and the warmth of that friendship has continued to grow.

Thank you so much for being a true friend and the sensational lady that you are.

Blessings,

Beryl

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Mon, 07 Jan 2008 11:12:22 GMT

Dear Pauline,

business today is like a calendar. Can't change what will happen , but we all hope its a better day. May your success also bring us better days and hope for me and others. CONGRATULATIONS:

Pierre Louma

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Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:13:18 GMT

Dear friends Steven, Sam and Pierre,

thankyou for taking the time to come wish me and make this event special for me.

Wish the new year is all you dream it to be and more.

much luv n blessings

your friend always

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:38:58 GMT

Congratulations Pauline,

Vessie

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:47:20 GMT

Sara , a well diserved award to a well diserved woman of God, sister Pauline Congratulations on the poem my friend. Isn't Sara just awesome? Enjoy your week my friend. God_bless you. Thomas
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Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:42:07 GMT

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:00:45 GMT

Oh, thank you for the hugs, Nick. We can all use them. Nick wants us to post them in all the forums, don't you Nick? We may have to borrow some of yours to go around.

Sara

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:34:52 GMT

Mary, Sara, Val and Nick,

My good friends, thank you for your words of encouragement and luv;

Yes Val, I am ever ready which ever the Good Lord calls me.

Nick thank you for the hugz I sure could do with lots of them these days :-( keep me in prayer will you all.

your friend always

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:38:19 GMT

Hi Sara,
Thank you for featuring Pauline.

CONGRATULATIONS PAULINE!

I enjoyed reading your life in a nutshell... you did not say what type of nut shell it was... peanut or coco nut ;)

I loved the poems and pictures and once again you have touched our hearts.

may your Blessing be Abundant!

God Bless!

Beef

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:52:57 GMT

AHA Beef,

here in India the peanuts are pretty huge in size..the coconuts too...so I would say peanut ;-) !!!!

Thank you for your wishes, I am glad I am part of CMU7 all of you there are awesome..keep up the good work and may the year to come be greater than that which has passed.

much luv and blessings always

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:58:34 GMT

Wonderful poems!

Greetins, Nick

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:14:07 GMT

Hi Jim,

thanks for the wishes and appreciation.

Look forward to working more closely at CMU7 in the coming months, when things this end has settled down.

Be blessed always

Pauline R

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Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:00:05 GMT

Hello Sara (My dear friend)! 8)

Thank you for this beautiful tribute you have given my dear friend Pauline! ;-)

Congratulations Pauline on your much deserved tribute! :-)

I can't wait to see what new stuff you come out with this year.

Enjoy your time as the Poet of the Month! ;-)

Luv ya Sara and Pauline, have a blessed day! :-)

JOHN

http://PhotosByJohnSanchez.Com

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Wed, 02 Jan 2008 00:45:54 GMT

PAULINE

I did not realize you were so talented.
I love your poetry, thank you for sharing it with us.

God Bless
Gaby

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:05:15 GMT

Gaby,

Thank you for stopping by and for recognizing Pauline's great talent. Have a blessed New Year.

Sara

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:54:32 GMT

Hello Dear Sara

Congratulations Pauline

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:38:47 GMT

Hi Gaby,

Thank you for your wishes and kind words, i'm glad you like my poetry.

Stay blessed sweet lady,

hugz

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 02:01:57 GMT

Thank you, Ambassador John, we appreciate your comments. We look forward to more of Pauline's poetry this year.

Thank you,

Sara

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Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:34:26 GMT

Hello John,

Happy New Year to all!

Congratulations Pauline for being chosen as the Poet of January.

Warm regards,

Dimitra

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:31:51 GMT

John, my bestest friend [if that makes any sense ;-)]

Thank you for your wishes, and for the lovely photographs you take that inspire me...I cant wait to see what photos you have for me...this year !!!

This is dedicated to youI wrote it last nite [ my nite;-) ]

A TRUE FRIEND YOU ARE TO ME

True friendships meaning
You have showed me,
by being consistant,
loving and guiding.
Always there when I needed you,
what did I do
to deserve a best friend like you !

Love and respect,
the feelings show,
grows stronger by the day,
and for all to know,
that ours is a friendship
thats built on 'the Rock'
Yes, He is our foundation,
that we'll never mock!

Our friendship will speak
a message for itself,
and we will bless everyone
as we have been blessed.

********************

Thank you for being my friend.

much luv always

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 08:52:38 GMT

Hello again Pauline! 8)

Thank you for dedicating that beautiful poem to me!

Love ya my friend! ;-)

JOHN

http://PhotosByJohnSanchez.Com

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:40:12 GMT

CONGRATULATIONS,PAULINE!!
WAY TO GO GIRL!
May God richly bless you in all that you do!
Love in Christ,
Carla :)

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Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:50:48 GMT

Stephen Dimitra and Carla,

Gosh you guys can be the best friends anyone could ever have. I am one lucky n blessed person. Thank you for making me feel so special.

Hugzzzzzzz

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 12:56:24 GMT

Hi John and Sara

Thank you for this opportunity to honor such a beautiful lady.

Pauline your poetry is awesome, my you are a talented lady, thank you for all your hard work here in Adlandpro. I pray your father's health improves.

Happy New Year

Fionnuala

Lurgan NIreland

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Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:22:52 GMT

Dearest Fionnualla, Babette, and Judy,

Lovely ladies all, thank you for your wishes, luv n support.

Babette this is for you, I hope what ever it is you are going through, may you know the healing touch of our Dearest and Glorious physician.

many blessings to you all

your friend always

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 12:01:20 GMT

My Special Friend Pauline,

I thank you for the prayers. I'm doing okay, some good and bad days. I'll be back as soon as I feel better.

Congratulations again to such a wonderful person.

Your friend,

Babette :)

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:44:13 GMT

Babette, how great to see you here. We are still offering those prayers for your complete recovery. I hope you find comfort in reading some of this poetry, as we all do.

Get well soon, friend,

Sara

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Tue, 22 Jan 2008 06:59:04 GMT

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:09:14 GMT

Nick, some days I really am tempted, but I can't run that fast anymore!!

Love you friend,

Sara

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:20:31 GMT

Thank you Sara,

Judy, Babette, Nick, and all my friends,

Sara thats a beautiful Candle, lovely creation.

Yes I am learning more truths each day and I am blessed.

Thankyou for featuring me this month, im not sure when next I will be online, as I do have to be by Dad's side more than ever now.

Keep us in prayer.

many blessings all

Have a great day

hugz

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 21:43:53 GMT

God bless you, Pauline. I remember the last days before I lost my Mama and how I stayed with her as long as I could. When I left her that last day it was with reluctance and I had no sooner reached home that my brother called me to come back.

How I remember the last days my brother (cancer patient) remained at home with me by his side. It was some really strange times, times when we had to laugh it got so weird. They had put him on morphine and then an opium patch. He was hallucinating and what a trip! We kept him home as long as we could but he was not satisfied. He wanted to go 'home' and home to him was the hospital. When they came and got him they were afraid he would be difficult to get into the ambulance but it was no problem 'cause I told him he was 'going home'.

Sorry to sound morbid and I truly hope your dad recovers. If not, my dear, you have done your best and try to let him know it is okay.

God be with you,

Sara

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Thu, 24 Jan 2008 02:29:39 GMT

Hi Sara,

I am so happy I stopped in again. I got to read Pauline's newest poem and see your new candle graphic.

Dearest Pauline,

You and your Dad still remain in my prayers and I know what a difficult time this must be for you. Tomorrow it will be 2 years since I went through a similar time with my mom.

Be well, and remember to take care of you. You need to stay healthy.

Your new poem is beautiful!! Thank you for writing it and sharing it with us.

Blessings!!

Judy

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Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:19:06 GMT

Hi Sara,

No what you say is true. It really is a hard time watching them. There is not a day that I dont cry seeing him like this. Once such an independant man now so helpless n weak. Its really heart wrentching. Praying God this torture doesnt continue for long for him, and that he is released.

Thank you for your prayers and caring.

Blessings

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:03:49 GMT

Pauline, I totally understand your situation. It is even harder when you remember how strong he was and to see him like this.

This is what my brother had me read to him over and over:

"Therefore, we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed each day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary and what is unseen is eternal."

2 Corinthians 4:16,17,18 NIV Bible

You are in my prayers,

Sara

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:32:55 GMT

HELLO Sarah

God Bless you, Pauline and many other friends with a right hand and a feather pen to expess you feelings and share them with us. I was not there when God delivered this Charisma but I came at the and and He blessed me to read all those good writings. Keep up the good work.

CONGRATULATIONS
PAULINE
You are doing a great spiritual work
Enjoy your Month.

A nice song RATED 10 0f 10 for You and Sara

Kindly Regards
Georgios

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:33:24 GMT

Georgios!! How wonderful to see you here. Thank you for the beautiful music. It was lovely.

Sara

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:26:10 GMT

Hi Sara,

thank you for that edifying scripture. Indeed HE sustains us through it all.

Thank you Georgios

for the wishes, and the lovely song.

God bless

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:58:10 GMT

Hi Sara, and all my friends,

here is a favorite of mine...it was one awesome moment.

' A BE STILL' MOMENT [ Psalm 46:10 ]
This was written in Jan 07 while out on an outreach camp
up in the hills with lots of waterfalls and streams,
and I wrote this actually sitting on a boulder mid stream.
It was the most peaceful moment of my life,
and I hope to go back some day soon and spend
some quiet time again.

As I sit upon this small rock,
right in the middle of this stream,
time stands still,
its as tho' in a dream.

The wonders of your creation,
brings me closer to you,
I feel your presence surround me,
and my heart opens up to you.

You, who just by your 'word'
said 'Let there be' and it 'was'
our human minds too limited,
to comprehend your worth !

Your perfection can be seen,
in all that is around us,
The stars, the moon, the sun,
the high mountains and the rivers!

And thru' the beauty of nature,
your awesomness is known,
from the smallest creatures crawling,
to the flowers of radiant colours shown!

You are God, and I your creation,
Im here to love you,
and to seek your blessings!
©2007 Pauline Raina

Thank you for letting me share

Be blessed and have a great week all !!

Your friend always

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 15:51:18 GMT

Pauline, how beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing 'A Be Still Moment' with us. I hope you get to return to that favorite place very soon and be happy (at least for a moment).

God continue to bless you,

Sara

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 23:52:59 GMT

Hi Pauline,

That was quite beautiful. We've all experienced moments like that but they are few and far between.

I hope you'll have many moments like that again and they're something to look forward to in these most troubled of times that you're experiencing now.

Shalom,

Peter

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Tue, 29 Jan 2008 07:08:04 GMT

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:58:13 GMT

Thank you for the graphic, Nick, and for posting.

Have a great day, friend,

Sara

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:24:06 GMT

Hello my dearest Judy,

thank you for your continued prayers, I need all I can get to take me thru these most painful times seeing my Dad as he is. But I guess God has his purpose for letting this happen. He will also give us the Grace to go thru it.

Glad you liked the new poem. You are always so appreciative. Bless You !

Have an awesome weekend.

hugz

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:53:41 GMT

Thank you Judy for being so supportive and posting with us. I appreciate it and I see that Pauline does also.

God bless you, my friend,

Sara

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:38:48 GMT

Dear Sara,

what a wonderful job you have done with this feature.

Thank you for the honor. I so appreciate all that you do here at Adland. Blessings always to you my dear friend.

John,

Thank you for that lovely intro; yes, its amazing how we hit it off from day one that we met....you have blessed me much. Your perserverance and dedication to this community is inspiring. Pray the year ahead will be blessed beyond all your expectations. Luv ya much n more ;-)

To all my friends who have posted so far, THANK YOU I will be back to acknowledge each post later, as I have to run the hospital..take care of Dad who is not doing too well. Keep us in prayer.

Heres one poem I wrote a long time back and continues to be my prayer always.....this was written much before I can come to Adland.

A PRAYER

             Lord help me love,
                    As You have loved me,
                    Not as this world has shown.
                    In selfishness it drowns each day
                    Its your love I need to show.

                    Help me love the weakest one,
                    One whose done me most wrong,
                    For what good is it to love someone,
                    who loves you back, and sings along.

                     Your Love so unconditional,
                     You love no matter what !
                     Let that love flow thru me Lord,
                     To touch the coldest heart.

                      That may they know the warmth
                      of that dwelling place,
                      That can be found only in You,
                      To rest in love and security,
                      That makes all things anew!

                  ***************************
Will be back soon,

hugz to all

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 12:50:59 GMT

Thank you Sara for this wonderful forum.

Wow. Waking up first thing in the morning and reading this forum has truly inspired me. This is the second day in a row I have had this exerience. How awesome.

Pauline, your life is a selfless one and you have blessed my heart. I will indeed pray for your dad.

Your poetry is absolutely beautiful. Together with John's photos, the book you are planning to create will be absolutely magnificent.

Congratulations my friend. You are awesome!

With love,

Luella

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 14:21:16 GMT

Congratulations to you Pauline

Poetry is an amazing art.

When combined with beautiful photography
(Thank you John S!) the emotions and feelings
are brought to focus and full artistic effect.

Keep that amazing art coming for us Pauline and John!

Sincerely,

Jason
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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 16:01:22 GMT

What loving poetry, Pauline! You and John really do work well together. It is a pleasure to see you both here. I somehow managed to miss the forum John spke of, but I will seek it out.

Great forum, Sara. Perhaps one day you will share some of your poetry with us as well? I look forward to more of these.

And last, but not least, my wish for us all in the new year. Judy

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 22:43:57 GMT

Just dropping by to see all the posts and want to thank everyone for their comments. We can readily see that Pauline is already a Queen with Adlandpro. It is a joy to showcase her work combined with John Sanchez' photographs. I am enjoying this as well as anyone.

Sweet Judy, thank you for dropping by. Maybe like Rose over at Art Exhibits, it might happen.

Happy New Year,

Sara

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:14:38 GMT

Jason, Judy, and Sara,

this is for you all....thank you for lightning my life up with your friendship.

Be blessed always

Hugz

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 20:22:48 GMT

Thank you for all the candles and graphics, Pauline. Glad to see you able to do some posting.

We wish you well,

Sara

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Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:41:20 GMT

I was blessed to see John's extradornary photos and the Poems by Pauline. I do pray they will put together a Book. What a beautiful READ.

Wilma

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 19:20:41 GMT

Dear Wilma,

thank you for your sweet post, encouraging indeed.

All in God's good timing I guess.

Blessings always

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:51:46 GMT

Thank you for stopping by, Wilma, and maybe someday Pauline & John will get that book done. Right now are some difficult times for Pauline.

God bless you,

Sara

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:19:37 GMT

Hello everyone, just checking in to read the new posts.

Thank you Pauline for your further contributions, they are lovely.

Thank you John for stopping back by.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Sara

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:23:01 GMT

Thank you Beryl for your comments. Have a wonderful weekend.

Sara

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:55:56 GMT

Hello Sara,

Thank you for sharing Paulines poetry....

Hello Pauline,

Beautiful work!!! Thank you....and

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Sun, 06 Jan 2008 08:27:32 GMT

Congratulations Pauline... :)

Your Vision And Words Have Changed ALP Forever!!

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 06:14:50 GMT

Hello Lady Sara B,

First and formost, let me apologize for arriving late, I have had a very thight schedule for sometimes now, but better to be late than to miss out completely. I must commend you for a wonderful forum idea, that of featuring Poets of the month. I am a great lover of poetry and do write some at times and I am an ardent fan of our fair lady of the community - Pauline Raina.

Congratulations Pauline for being featured here and thanks once again for sharing your life bio with us. You have one that is quite touchy there, but glory to God that He filled your happiness with Ryan and Bobby. My prayer goes to you sweet Daddy, may healing from the blood of our Saviour reach him and make him whole in Christ Jesus!!

Many thanks to our Ambassador of goodwhile - John Sanchez for a job welldone. I truely agree with this: "Pauline is truly one of AdlandPro’s angels and she has had a big impact on the community with her Faith, her love, her presences, and even her poetry"

Blessings and love for 2008

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:38:32 GMT

Thank you Sara,

and all my friends who have posted so far, will be back sometime soon to acknowledge each one ofyou lovely people. Right now I have to go get some rest, as last nite with Dad was a ruff one, if I dont I'll crack up :-(

Be back soon,

many blessings

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 16:15:20 GMT

Well, CONGRATULATIONS MS. PAULINE FOR THE FABULOUS WORK.

Such talent you have. You are not only the best person on AdLandPro, but also the best poet. Love all the poetry, deep meanings, self-interpretation, etc. John R. Sanchez also did a phenomenal job with photos dedicated to each poem.

Congratulations again and you certainly deserve this recognition!

Your friend,

Babette

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Mon, 07 Jan 2008 17:21:55 GMT

Hi John!

You are a very special and wonderful perful to do this for Pauline!!! You have demonstrated nothing but kindness and help to me and many here at ALP - There isn't an award or recognition large enough for you, my friend!!

Pauline,

You know how I feel about you. You are just so awesome and multi-talented that all I can do is to echo the words of those before me and tell you CONGRATULATIONS!!

Thank you for sharing the poetry with us. It is so beautiful and someday I hope you will publish it for the workd to see!!

Blessings!!

Judy

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 01:55:06 GMT

Hi Sara, Pauline and John,

Thank you very much for the forum Sara, many thanks for your poetry Pauline, and welcome to the world of great photography John.

After Pauline and her father gets better we should expect more of John's and Puline's work here at adland, shouldn't we?

All the best and Happy New Year to all of you.

Krystyna

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:27:58 GMT

Vessie, Thomas, and Krystyna,

for your luv n support.

your friend always

Pauline R

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Re: January 2008 Poet of the Month

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:04:08 GMT

Pauline and John,

Great work from both of you.

DonnaZ

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