Gratitude

Gratitude does not depend
On circumstances or wealth
It’s a place in your heart
Deep inside

Sacred
Set apart
Wells of spiritual waters
That bubble and churn all the time

Living Waters…
He said
Reflections of faith
Pouring mercy and goodness to all

Tired? Exhausted? Worried today?
Do not go by what you see

Like searching for treasures
On beaches in time
Connect with the pure grateful heart

Then you will have
In due season and out
Peace that passes understanding and more

Take it from one
Who’s been high and low
Survived traumas, deep pains of all kind

Only ask, and receive
Heaven’s love deep within
You too will find healing and hope

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For 43 years, Dennis and Diana Nickell shared their lives, passion, and hearts. Dennis, a Vietnam Combat Veteran who dealt daily with the aftermath of his 14 months in-country, spent his later years reaching out to Veterans, their loved ones and tried to help share why you should never give up. Sept, 12th, 2021 Dennis joined his brothers in arms in heaven, who never had the chance to have the life he fought for daily, and his wife Diana still carries on the mission of educating, enlightening, and encouraging those who have paid such a heavy price for freedom. 

Dedicated to ALL, first responders, and heroes, Diana has found peace in the wealth of her family and her faith. The YouTube series Surviving Vietnam can be accessed freely at https://www.survivevietnam.com/

“Quiet Place” first appeared in Breaking Chains, written by Dennis Nickell.

All rights are reserved, for created content shared about their amazing journey, including original poetry by Diana. Feel free to contact Diana at dnickell1955@gmail.com with any questions o