One night I had a dream
I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the lord
And across the sky flashed scenes from my life
For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand
One set belonged to me
And the other to the lord
When the last scene of my life flashed before us
I looked back at the foot prints in the sand
And I noticed that many times along the path of life
There was only one set of footprints
I also noticed that it happened
At the very lowest and sadest times in my life
This really bothered me
So I questioned the Lord about it..
One set of footprints in the sand,
Lord you promised me you'd hold my hand
Tell me why in the troubled times
I looked back and would find
One set of foot prints in the sand
Lord you said that once I decided to follow you
You would walk with me all the way
But I've noticed that during the most
Troublesome times in my life
There's only set of footprints
I don't understand why in times
When I needed you most
You should leave me
An the Lord replied
My precious precious child
I love you and I would never never leave you
During your times of trial and suffering
When you saw one set of footprints in the sand
It was then that I was carrying you .
One set of footprints in the sand
Oh yes at last I understand
Through every storm he carried me
Now I praise the Lord each time
I see one set of footprints in the sand
One set of footprints in the sand..
*~Cherokee Translation Of The 23rd Psalm~*
*~By a friend, Chief Standing Bear~*
Blessings from Naashne
Submitted by OpalMoon:
Agigadiya gesvi Galonedi, naquadulisgvna gesesdi;
My Shepherd is The Lord, I not wanting shall be;
Itseiyusdi wagadiyvdodi aquvnisinidi naquvneho,
Green pastures for me to lie down He makes.
Nav doyi amagev akatinidoha. Aquadadogi
osdanagvne gudoviyvwanisata;
Beside still waters He leads me.
My health He restores for His Namesake;
Uustideganvnv vhnai onisdiniadvneti akatinido.
On the paths of righteousness He leads me.
Ugedaliyv vhnai udayvladv vhnai ayohuhisdi yigedohi,
The valley of the Shadow of Death I walk,
Uyoi nitsisgaiyvnvgesesdi; hiheno ginaligo.
Evil I will not fear, You are with me.
Gvnasda ale tsadolanvsdi nutsosedvnananvneho.
Your rod and Your staff give me comfort.
Tsotsadanuwi nav anedodvi gasyilo squadv nvquvtane;
My enemies near my presence, a table
You prepare for them;
Tsisgoli agilonetiho nano agidadolistisgo;
Aquatseli agugisti atsewegi.
My head with oil You anoint; My cup overflows.
Igohidaquv tsilenidohv osdadanige ale
adadolisdi dagostawadesi,
All the days of my life goodness and mercy
shall follow me,
Galonedi tsuwenvsv wagehisdi igohidaquugesv.
The Lord House I will dwell in forever.
Cmdr. Rick Husband
Cmdr. Rick Husband holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical
engineering from Texas Technical University, and a master's
degree in mechanical engineering from California State
University in Fresno. He is a member in the Society of
Experimental Test Pilots, Tau Beta Pi, the Air Force
Association, and the Texas Tech Ex-Students Association.
Husband is a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force and is
married with two children
David Brown
Mission Specialist David Brown holds a bachelor's
degree in biology from the College of William and Mary,
and a doctorate in medicine from Eastern Virginia
Medical School. He is a former president of the
International Association of Military Flight Surgeon
Pilots. He is also an associate fellow in the
Aerospace Medical Association and the Society of U.S.
Naval Flight Surgeons. Brown is a captain in the U.S.
Navy and enjoys flying and bicycle touring.
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Ilan Ramon
Payload Specialist Ilan Ramon holds a bachelor's
degree in electronics and computer engineering
from the University of Tel Aviv, Israel. He has
trained on and flown in numerous aircraft including
the F-16, A-4, F-4 and the Mirage III-C. Ramon
is a colonel in the Israel Air Force and enjoys
skiing and squash with his wife and four children.
Kalpana Chawla
Born in Karnal, India, mission specialist Kalpana Chawla
holds a bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering
from Punjab Engineering College in India, a master's
degree in aerospace engineering from University of Texas,
and a doctorate of psychology in aerospace engineering
from University of Colorado. She holds a certificated
flight instructor license with airplane and glider ratings,
commercial pilot licenses for both single and multi-engine
land and seaplanes. Some of Chawla's hobbies include hiking,
backpacking and reading.
Laurel Clark
Mission Specialist Laurel Clark holds a bachelor's
degree in zoology and a doctorate in medicine from
the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has received
three Navy commendation medals, a national defense
medal, and an overseas service ribbon. Clark is a
member of the Aerospace Medical Association, the
Society of U.S. Naval Flight Surgeons, and is a
commander in the Navy. She is married with one child.
Michael Anderson
Mission Specialist Michael Anderson holds a bachelor's
degree in physics and astronomy from the University of
Washington, and a master's degree in physics from
Creighton University. He has been awarded the defense
superior service medal, the U.S. Air Force meritorious
service medal, and the U.S. Air Force achievement medal
with one oak leaf cluster. Anderson is a lieutenant
colonel in the Air Force and is married.
William McCool
Pilot William McCool holds a bachelor's degree in applied
science from the U.S. Naval Academy, a master's degree in
computer science from the University of Maryland, and a
master's degree in aeronautical engineering from the U.S.
Naval Postgraduate School. He was an eagle scout, and
is a member of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association.
McCool is a commander in the Navy and is married.
Please won't you leave a prayer/positive
energy message to and for the families of
Columbia's Crew, and for the rest of this
world who are left to grieve yet one more tragedy.
Thank you ..Lady Fairiedust aka Helen ..
*~*~* © 2003 *~*~*
