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Drinking from My Saucer©
Do you remember older generations drinking from their saucer? A few days ago I came across this poem that made me feel there was symbolism to the coffee ritual. I'll explain where and how I found this poem after you read it and what makes it doubly special! Are you ready?
Drinking from My Saucer
by John Paul Moore:
I’ve never made a fortune and it’s probably too late now.
But I don’t worry about that much, I’m happy anyhow.
And as I go along life’s way, I’m reaping better than I sowed.
I’m drinking from my saucer, ‘Cause my cup has overflowed.
I don’t have a lot of riches, and sometimes the going’s tough.
But I’ve got loved ones around me, and that makes me rich enough.
I thank God for his blessings, and the mercies He’s bestowed.
I’m drinking from my saucer, ’Cause my cup has overflowed.
I remember times when things went wrong, my faith wore somewhat thin.
But all at once the dark clouds broke, and the sun peeped through again.
So God, help me not to gripe about the tough rows that I’ve hoed.
I’m drinking from my saucer, ‘Cause my cup has overflowed.
If God gives me strength and courage, when the way grows steep and rough.
I’ll not ask for other blessings, I’m already blessed enough.
And may I never be too busy, to help others bear their loads.
Then I’ll keep drinking from my saucer, ‘Cause my cup has overflowed
I saw that poem on a Facebook posting last week from and old friend and former Sunday School class member, Dwayne French; he's a diehard LSU Tigers fan but let's not hold that too much against him just yet. Here's what I'd like to share about Dwayne (with his permission) that makes this poem so special coming from him.
Almost exactly nine years ago, several years after we went in different directions from that Sunday School class, Dwayne was involved in a horrific car accident that left him totally blind and with a trachea tube. It's truly a wonder that he even survived. But here we are, years later, and he has not only survived, but he's mentoring the rest of us with his positive attitude as reflected in his sharing of this poem by John Paul Moore.
Not only does Dwayne share these positive messages with an incredible sense of Cajun humor, but after years of therapy to rebuild his life from his trauma-induced injuries, he has graduated from The Business Enterprise Program for the Blind that has enabled him to start his own business, "More Vision Vending". He got off to a rocky start because of Covid and the related travel restrictions but he has now grown the business from 6 to 64 machines; and I even saw a recent online post where he is hiring more staff! As I was visiting with Dwayne in preparation for this column he wanted me to let you know that 100 % of the vending machines at Georgia highway rest Stops are owned and operated by the blind. So be sure to patronize them when you stop for a rest break.
Now if Dwayne French can post such a positive message for us given what he's been through, and the limitations he has to cope with daily, don't you think the rest of us have reason to count our blessings as well?
Why not take at least the first few sips of your morning coffee from your saucer and be reminded of how your cup is still overflowing? That kind of an attitude can be a self fulfilling prophecy!
Thanks for reading All About Seniors.....see you next week!
Bill Milby, CSA, is a Certified Senior Advisor and a Director of Visiting Angels® of Macon, a non-medical, living assistance service for seniors. If you have questions or comments about this column you can reach him at william.mercylink@gmail.com or search for us at www.facebook.com/VisitingAngelsofCentralGA/
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