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Joan Y. Edwards is author/illustrator of folktale Flip Flap Floodle, a happy little duck who never gives up on his song even in the Mr. Fox's belly. She is author of 4RV Publishing's Joan's Elder Care Guide. It is full of practical hints and resources to promote healing and make caregiving easier. She has published 80 Gospel-Based Crossword Puzzles for Year A, B, and C. She has a Master of Education. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and Charlotte Writers Club. She enjoys watching humorous mysteries, like Columbo and Monk. Time at home, beach and mountain with family and friends energizes her..
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Being Understood Is Worth a Million Smiles and Lasts Forever

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Thank you Unsplash and Anja Bauermann for allowing me to use this picture. When others listen, it helps us to be understood.“Being Understood Is Worth a Million Smiles and Lasts Forever” by Joan Y. Edwards

Being understood is a great feeling.
You walk along life’s path.
You meet someone and share a story.
When that person shows they understand exactly how you feel…
Ahh! Being understood is a great feeling.
It is worth a million smiles and lasts forever.
People let you know they understand with words, a smile, a hug, a tear, or a nod.
Your whole world opens up. Things look better.
You shout, “I am understood.
I am alive and well.”
Ahh! Being understood is a great feeling.
It is worth a million smiles and lasts forever
Someone listens to you and observes your body language.
They get you.
They get the intended meaning of your words.
They translate the true significance of your thoughts and feelings.
They color your feelings as true, honest and real.
Ahh! Being understood is a great feeling.
It is worth a million smiles and lasts forever.
I hope that you have someone who understands you.
Someone who listens to you.
Who understands how you feel and why.
Ahh! Being understood is a great feeling.
It is worth a million smiles and lasts forever.
What? You tell me that no one understands you!
I tell you that God understands how you feel.
He loves you and is always ready to listen to you.
He listens when you are happy.
He listens when you are sad.
He accepts your weaknesses.
He gives you wonderful gifts for your strengths.
He forgives you and is always on your side.
He always has your back.
Being understood is a great feeling.
It is worth a million smiles and lasts forever.
I hope you enjoy this poem. Please leave a comment. It would delight me to hear from you!  

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Exciting News! Coming Soon! Aim is 0ctober 1, 2024.
“The Golden Arm” written by Joan Y. Edwards, Illustrated by Dazzling Media.
Please let me know if you would be willing to read it and review it before it is released. It will be a print book and an ebook. Also let me know if you would be willing to do a blog post or post a link to it on Facebook or Instagram or Linked in, or other places. Thank you very much.
Thank you to Bill Harvey, Cartoonist and friend, who has encouraged me to publish the stories I’ve written and to write a memoir of the funny and/or meaningful stories I’ve shared with him from my life experiences.  I’d sort of lost that confidence in myself to do that. Thank you, Bill.
Thank you to all of you who read my blog posts and encourage me by leaving comments and by your friendship and loyalty.

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 Flip Flap Floodle Firebird Book Award Winner Will this little duck’s song save him from Mr. Fox?

Joan’s Elder Care Guide Practical ways to help you and your elder survive.