[stylist] November writing assignment

[Eve Sanchez]

At first the line "Let my not take for granted" gave me issues, but as I
reread that line for clarification I liked it. Sometimes I like the affect
given by word reversal and though this is a 'wrong' word, it kinda felt
right. 'My not' is my negative self. If 'my not' is taking for granted then
'myself' is not. Perhaps it is a stretch, but it is how my mind works.
Gives it a poetic feeling. Oh I am sure you will change it feeling that it
warrants correction and that is fine. Just know that I enjoyed it and
remember that the ancient Chinese purposely flawed things so they would not
reach perfection. Once perfection is reached, there is no going on. ;) Eve

On Fri, Nov 23, 2012 at 6:00 AM, Jacobson, Shawn D <Shawn.D.Jacobson at hud.gov
> wrote:

> Here is a poem for the gratitude writing assignment.
>
> I apologize for being out of the loop recently.  This has been convention
> season (also internal audit season) as well as Holiday season.  Much has
> happened.
>
> I look forward to being more active in the future.
>
> Shawn
>
> A Federationist's Prayer
>
> Gracious Father God
> who also is my Mother
> I pray this to you.
> Let my not take for granted
> harder blessings from your hands.
>
> When I am frustrated by the petty tries of the office,
> its mean strife and political nonsense,
> remind me that work and the right to be useful is hard won.
> Remind me of institution days when the thought of earning a living
> seemed as farfetched as science fiction
> as unreachable as fantasy.
> Remind me of those who came before and cleared the way
> to this office, this challenge, this chance to triumph.
>
> When I am weary at home by disobedient children
> by spousal unhappiness and a round for chores without end
> remind me that having a family and children is a gift.
> Remind me of my struggle to adopt our children
> and how we worked to win through to success.
> Remind me of those who have had their children taken from them
> who struggled on and struggle still to hold on to their families.
> Let me be thankful and give me the strength
> to win through to success in parenthood.
>
> When I wake up dreading the perils of a brand new day
> remind me that all days, even the hard days
> especially the hard days are gifts from you.
> Remind me of the tools that have been given to me
> the gifts of the spirit, the alternative techniques of your grace
> the possibility for joy beyond the petty fears ahead.
> Remind me that the troubles to will pass
> and that the troubles to are opportunities
> to reach higher, to find a greater horizon of joy.
>
> Mighty Father God
> who also is my Mother
> I persist in trust
> that you will watch over me
> and bare me in safety home.
>
>
> Shawn Jacobson
> Mathematical Statistician
> Phone# (202)-475-8759
> Fax# (202)-485-0275
>
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