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    A Journey of the Heart
    A Journey of the Heart
    A Journey of the Heart
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    A Journey of the Heart

    By Mary H. Davitt

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    This book is the culmination of fifty years worth of poems written by Mary H. Davitt, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. These poems express Marys feelings with regard to faith, spirituality, and the importance of family and friends.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisheriUniverse
    Release dateNov 28, 2016
    ISBN9781532010156
    A Journey of the Heart
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    Mary H. Davitt

    Mary H. Davitt, daughter of Frank and Mary George, was born in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada. After graduating from Loretto Academy, Niagara Falls, Ontario, she attended D’Youville College, Buffalo, New York, where she received a bachelor’s degree in English and education. Subsequently, after some experience in the merchandising field, she taught high school English in Ripley, New York, and at Bishop McMahon Diocesan High School in Buffalo while pursuing graduate studies at Canisius College. In 1955, Mary married J. Alan Davitt; in 1967, Mary, Alan, and their five children (George, Alan, Mary, Dan, Mark) moved to Albany, New York. There she raised her six children (John being born in 1971) while teaching religious education at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Delmar, New York, serving on its parish council as lector and eucharistic minister and as president of its Altar Rosary Society. She was a member of the Ladies of Charity for over thirty years and served as their president from 1996 to 1997. She also enjoyed many years as an active member of the Delmar Progress Club and the Vanguard Albany Symphony. Mary, an avid reader of poetry, is a published poet in her own right. Though she loves gardening, gourmet cooking, and photography, she now spends most of her time with her children and grandchildren. The most important thing in her life is her family. She would do anything to bring them joy and peace. Faith, family, and good friends have made life beautiful for her.

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      A Journey of the Heart - Mary H. Davitt

      Copyright © 2016 Mary H. Davitt.

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      Table of Contents

      Foreword

      After Poetry Class

      She Dared To Be A Poet

      Fulfillment

      Our Easter Resurrection

      Plants

      White Beauty

      On Restlessness

      Our Children

      The Crab Apple Tree

      Awakening

      Touch The Children

      Prayer

      Seasons Of The Heart

      Easter — He Is Alive

      A Little Gift

      Beneath The Shadow Of The Cross

      Poems

      Love’s Joy

      Boys

      A Summer’s Day

      The Vibrancy Of Colors

      The Pursuit Of Life

      Bless The Children

      The Teacher

      The Housewife’s Dream

      Soul’s Darkness

      The Occasion Of Father Jupin’s Mother’s Death

      Songs Of Thanks

      The Christmas Story

      Laughter

      The Sister

      Graduation

      1996 Thanksgiving Day

      A Prayer Of Thanksgiving

      Looking Back

      Vacation 1997

      Christmas Presence

      Enlightenment

      My Special Star - John Edwin

      Love

      God’s Promises Are Real

      A Plea

      Mother’s Day 1997

      Together

      The Bear

      A Simple Day

      Simplicity

      Life Well Met

      Mother

      Amazing Winds

      Love Means

      Confirmation

      Winner

      Alone

      An Open Letter To A Friend

      Love Is

      The Swan

      Life Lived Fully

      The Snake

      Dreams

      Wedding Wish

      Love Is Never Out Of Date

      A Mother Dies

      Growing Up

      Someone Cares

      The Housekeeper

      Life

      Spring

      Wisdom Is

      A Husband Talking To His Wife - Love

      Love’s Sweet Sorrow

      The Many Kinds

      Pentecost Sunday 1990

      Christmas

      Words, Words, Words

      To Sister Geraldine

      Retreat

      Age

      Children

      Autumn

      The Autumn Of Our Lives

      This Too Shall Pass

      Mary, Mother Of God

      Immortality

      Easter - 1981

      Remembering

      Death Has Touched My Friend

      Prayer For Relatives And Friends

      Prayer

      Mindfulness

      The Pattern Of Life

      Wisdom

      Searching

      Life’s Ups And Downs

      A Crisis

      On The Beach 1997

      Life’s Journey

      Acknowledgments

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated to my mother and father,

      Mary and Frank George,

      for whom nothing was too difficult and

      whose love for me was never ending.

      To my six children,

      George, Alan, Mary, Dan, Mark and John,

      who gave my life meaning and purpose

      and whom I cherish every day.

      To my fifteen grandchildren,

      Caroline, Sam, Alana, Sean, Daniel, Josh, Andrew,

      Megan, Christopher, Kaitlin, Brendan,

      Emma, Isabella, Kate and Will,

      who have given me joy and laughter.

      And, finally to my husband, J. Alan Davitt,

      with whom I shared my life for over 50 years.

      I was blessed with a life partner, friend,

      lover and soulmate. I miss you, Alan.

      Foreword

      When I was a little girl, I always wanted to teach and so I did.

      When I finished college, the happiest day of my life was when I got married - and after that when I had George - and then Alan, and then Mary, and then Danny, and then Mark, and then John (at age 41).

      Each day brought joy, as well as troubles. Life is difficult but, when you have a good husband and great kids, life’s difficulties are eased. Love makes it

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