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T\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe artwork for the card is by \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/guilfordfaith\/\" title=\"Faith Guilford\"\u003eFaith Guilford\u003c\/a\u003e and was commissioned for a Golden Wedding celebration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Also available as a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/grain-of-sand-store.myshopify.com\/products\/wedding-card\" title=\"Wedding Card\"\u003ewedding card\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eANNIVERSARY PRAYER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Two streams joined together in a dappled glade\u003cbr\u003eAnd thankful, Lord, that you had nurtured both\u003cbr\u003eTo this true moment, long I prayed\u003cbr\u003eFor all that life-long soulmates made\u003cbr\u003eWhatever might befall their path.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe streams flowed faster now, as one\u003cbr\u003eQuite danced along, and could be heard\u003cbr\u003eGurgling over rock and stone;\u003cbr\u003eTheir joys not just for themselves to own\u003cbr\u003eBut in each others, glimpsing your joy, Lord.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd whether through eddy or waterfall,\u003cbr\u003eTogether they flowed, inseparable;\u003cbr\u003eBound by your commands of love\u003cbr\u003eAnd knowing those vows, so dear to both\u003cbr\u003eWere truth, in a world inexplicable.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eI shall be telling this, with a smile\u003cbr\u003eTo family and friends, whenever hence:\u003cbr\u003eTwo streams joined together in a dappled glade,\u003cbr\u003eAnd Lord, where you were their strength and guide,\u003cbr\u003eThat made all the difference.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grain of Sand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65348381114717,"sku":"A5P_Anniv","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/0760\/0221\/files\/aniversaryprayerlifestylecrop.png?v=1790265653"},{"product_id":"sympathy-card-living-memories-poem-woodland-fallen-trees","title":"Sympathy Card - Living Memories poem","description":"\u003cp\u003eComing to terms with the loss of a loved one is a mix of their physical absence but their ongoing emotional presence in your life. 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Those we meet during our formative years as teens or in early adulthood can often stay in our lives as a rich source of identity even if we don't see them very often. This poem was inspired and written for a friend's 40th birthday whom I had known since the age of 13. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnchor Friendships\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Friendships where time apart doesn’t matter;\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ewhatever the circumstances, you know their\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eapproach to life and you value their perspective.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriendships that connect you to something\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eabout you that might not be apparent in everyday life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e- but is kept alive through that friend.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriendships where you talk about things\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eother people would never mention.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriendships that stay in your thoughts,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ehelp you make decisions,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eand give you cause to smile even when apart.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFriendships who, when you think of them,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eor better still spend time with them,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ehelp you stand more solidly on where you’ve come from,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eand walk more lightly in who you are,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003efor you are anchored in that friendship.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grain of Sand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65348382163293,"sku":"A5P_AnchFriend","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/0760\/0221\/files\/thankyoubeingafriendcard_da1ff20b-6fde-4c4f-9f34-224bd70c857c.png?v=1790265919"},{"product_id":"card-and-poem-for-the-sibling-with-a-new-baby-sister","title":"Card for a child with a new baby sister","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecoming a big sibling for the first time is a massive life change for young children. There may be a nice present 'from the baby' to ease the adjustment but it can still be really challenging. This card includes a relatable poem from their perspective to encourage them in adapting (and I am reliably told that the mention of 'poo' generates a good reaction). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is available through 'Resources' as a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/grain-of-sand-store.myshopify.com\/blogs\/resources-for-churches-and-chaplaincies\/%20card-adapting-to-new-baby-brother-or-sister\" title=\"Becoming a big brother or sister for the first time\"\u003esoft copy download\u003c\/a\u003e for families ministry and playgroup leaders wanting to celebrate the arrival of a new sibling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Baby Sister\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have a baby sister,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd she looks a bit like me.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNow my family is different\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom how it used to be.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe's soft and she's wrinkly,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd she wriggles when you touch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd her eyes are small and crinkly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd sometimes don't open much.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI can let her hold my finger\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI can show her all her toys.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI think there's some that I had\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(They're the ones that make the noise!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut she's always needing feeding\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOr she's doing a big poo,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd she has so many cuddles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen I want to have them too.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Mummy's still my Mummy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut she's now her Mummy too,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo I can't do all the things I want,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOr what we used to do.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut I know that she'll get bigger\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd there won't be all the fuss;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd then with my little sister\u003cbr\u003eThere won't just be me but US!\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grain of Sand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65348388585821,"sku":"A5P_Sister","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/0760\/0221\/files\/Younggirllookingandlaughingwithhernewlybornsister.png?v=1790267139"},{"product_id":"card-for-friends-moving-away-relocating","title":"Card for friends moving away","description":"\u003cp\u003eDistance is no barrier to close family and longstanding friendships but relocating can be nerve-wracking. 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This card includes a relatable poem from their perspective to encourage them in adapting (and I am reliably told that the mention of 'poo' generates a good reaction). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is available through 'Resources' as a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/grain-of-sand-store.myshopify.com\/products\/card-adapting-to-new-baby-brother-or-sister\" title=\"Becoming a big brother or sister for the first time\"\u003esoft copy download\u003c\/a\u003e for families ministry and playgroup leaders wanting to celebrate the arrival of a new sibling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Baby Brother\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I have a baby brother,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd he looks a bit like me.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eNow my family is different\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom how it used to be.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHe's soft and he's wrinkly,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd he wriggles when you touch\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd his eyes are small and crinkly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd sometimes don't open much.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI can let him hold my finger\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI can show him all his toys.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI think there's some that I had\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(They're the ones that make the noise!)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut he's always needing feeding\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOr he's doing a big poo,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd he has so many cuddles\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen I want to have them too.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMy Mummy's still my Mummy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut she's now his Mummy too,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo I can't do all the things I want,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOr what we used to do.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut I know that he'll get bigger\u003cbr\u003eAnd there won't be all the fuss;\u003cbr\u003eAnd then with my little brother\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere won't just be me, but US\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grain of Sand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65436674195805,"sku":"A5P_Brother","price":3.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1065\/0760\/0221\/files\/Older-sibling-lying_down_next_to_younger_sibling_laughing.png?v=1790266468"},{"product_id":"wedding-card","title":"Wedding Card","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA marriage is something that is creating and curated between two people and is formed through a shared experience of the joys and sorrows of life, as described in the '\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/grain-of-sand-store.myshopify.com\/blogs\/deeper-currents-in-the-day-to-day\/inspiring-wedding-anniversary-poem\" title=\"Marriage is what you create together. 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