Michael Cochrane

She cleaned stairs for the rich, with hands that worked so very hard in cold Scottish winters. To give us everlasting love. To bring Christmas to little children who didn't know her struggles. She's now in heaven and never a day goes by that I don't forget her sacrifice.
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Dwell in the presence of God. Walk in his steps he will show us the way to him. Accept the spirit within your soul. Grow and be renewed by the love. Use your gifts for good, learn how to use them. Have compassion discover your true strengths, act with humanity to those who suffer and pray for them, give with your hands, sincerely with an open heart.
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Fly away from darkness look to the light of the world, happy will be the day when we are lifted up in glory to be bathed in his divine grace.
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Over the hills let me wander, with you my lassie. among the fragrant meadows. You charm the birds from the trees, of all the flowers I have known you are the most beautiful and fair. The butterflies of my heart be still, as I pledge my love to you. As we lay near the glittering stream, I'm in awe of your beauty.
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Take time to listen to the songs of birds, the trickle of a stream. Watch the sunrise and feel its warmth. In peace comes understanding find the song in your heart. Sing it and find yourself, be kind to all. love is all we need.
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Morning I awake before sunrise, coming over the mountains. Breathing in the earth and sky. The stars are twinkling with a crescent moon. Thanking God for another day I pray.
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Petals encrusted by white frost the beauty of the rose. Sleet falls softly before the coming of the heavy snow. Ice covers a spiders web that trails between the thorns.
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To stand where Scottish Jacobites fought and died. To feel the centuries of history, on medieval castle walls. To explore the ancient Abbeys of the past in the tranquility of the lush countryside. To see bluebells
bloom in aspects of spring, dragonflies in the heat of summer, watching barnacle geese fly in winter overland and sea, Scotlands gifts for all to see.
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When we are lost and in the shadows, holy spirit guide us through the storm, lead us with prayers and God's grace. Give us, hope, faith, in your light. Comfort and love us, lead us to eternal life.
Michael Cochrane © 2023
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Surrounding hills of green and heather I bathe in sunshine. Watching the gulls swooping across cloudless skies. I hear the songs of a blackbird, and a linnet echo in the Ayrshire afternoon. My soul is refreshed, calmness and tranquility in the springtime.
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We stand at twilight on the beach the sea spray splashing on the rocks. Gulls fly on high our souls flee to meet them through the waves to the heavens above. We are one together in you my dreams live for eternity.
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Each tomorrow is yet to come let us make a difference. Beloved God our shepherd guide us along the narrow path.
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Tears like falling rain, heart beating like a drum, the lovelight has dimmed in your eyes, we walked through green fields hand in hand. I only know I will keep on waiting for you to return.
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After the nuclear war nothing will remain of our existence. Mankind hasn't learned the meaning of life of love. Almighty God's son came to earth and died for our sins. In 2023 we are still in the darkness, the light hasn't reached our hearts, after countless wars over centuries their is no longer time for us, we are on the precipice of our own destruction.
Michael Cochrane © 2023
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At one with nature is the most wonderful experience we can have its fragile and we need to protect it. Stand amongst the forest and the sounds of birds and the wind flowing through the trees. Smell the flowers the scent of the earth let it encompass you in all its richness. Peaceful stillness in our hearts and refeshing our spirit.
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High up in the cloudless sky the starlings murmur. A gift for the eyes nature in beautiful motion. Open up our hearts, take a moment and be humble.
Michael Cochrane © 2023
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If we love anyone, the hardest part of our lives is the loss we feel when they part this world.
Each loved one held a piece of our hearts, sweet memories of our parents, brothers, sisters, wives and husband's family, friends. That is the time we truly feel that the earth has stopped, and we are adrift and lost in grief. God is indeed with you at that moment and knows how you feel. Lean on God call him in prayer. Be sure to know that you will meet them all again, when your time comes. Love continues eternally.
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Man of God, of peace and love and spirit. Speaking the truth walking through a sea of hate, you led your people like Moses out of Egypt only asking for equal rights and to be inspiration to the world.
Michael Cochrane ©
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Overlooking the Blackhills of Montana, we gave our hearts. Horse riding over the plains. Watching shooting stars at midnight as we lay down on the Prarie, who says you can't have it all.
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Along the riverbank the ice forms, the snow crisp and dazzling white shimmering in the winter sunshine.
A dipper sits on a branch looking for a meal. A grey squirrel munches on a wooden table full of nuts. Watching nature's rich tapestry of wonders enriches our souls, and we see the beauty of the world around us, if we stop and take a moment in this busy life. Michael Cochrane © 2022
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