Phyllis May Coates
Pembrokeshire, UK
Phyllis May CoatesPembrokeshire, UK |
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I was born on 1st July 1915 and was married at 23. Had five sons and my family on my own, from 1947. The boys went into the Junior Leaders at sixteen. My daughter married at eighteen, she had three children; she died at age thirty-two from blood poisoning after an operation. The boys are all married, now I have twenty-three grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. I lived in Bath until 1982 when I came to Wales where three of my sons and their families live. We are very happy here, its a beautiful place. |
The Extra MileEach day we were urged,A little longer to walk. As the wagon train rolled along. The days were grim, so we raised our chins. And sang a happy song We broke our hearts, as we buried our young, The old and not so strong We pray each day to the Lord for strength We didn't think of the clouds and length. Of the roads we walked along. The nights were short, the days were long. The children quiet so no laughter or song. We came at last to a valley so green. Tired and happy, what a wonderful scene. The prophet stood, he wore a smile And thanked the Lord, for the extra mile. | What Is a FriendA friend is a husband,a mother, a wife. A father, a sister, a brother. A friend is the one you turn to when there's strife The one who is there when there's trouble. A friend is the one, who stays faithful and true. Who guides you along, when you stray. Jesus is your friend who guides you each day. So remember the Lord, when temptation is near. Open your heart and mind Put temptation behind you the rest of the day Just go down on your knees and pray |