I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ONE AND ALL
Just make me happy. Give me a guppy, a birthstone ring… a perky teacup, that sort of thing. I prefer Joy. A mature kind of happiness, a grandchild, security, …an old man who has been loyal to me. I’ve been … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Jesus Christ the Messiah, Jesus only way, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus' return, joy, Uncategorized
Tagged chocolate, Christmas, cow salt block, David & Oriana, Jesus, Jesus only way, Jesus the Baby, Jesus the Messiah, Jesus' return, memories, nostalgia, We Shall Behold Him
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CHRISTMAS CARD JOY
My hands are up. I surrender. See the white flag I carry. That is all to say, I give up on my conquest to keep the Christmas card tradition. Well, hopefully, I keep it through my last Christmas; I expect … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, joy, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, Christmas cards, facebook, friends, humor, joy, snail mail, stamps, US Post Office
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A VALUEABLE DOLL … WORTH ALMOST NOTHING EXCEPT JOY
Back then, when? I don’t remember but possible 23 to 25 years ago, three sisters entered a Duckwall’s Variety Store in Hugoton, Kansas. And came out with some dolls. One of which is shown above as she looks today in … Continue reading
CAROLS
Last year the carolers came. I knew most of them; they were from my church. My pastor and his wife were with them. It was a special treat. Caroling only came into my life after I married. I must have … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Christmas carol, joy, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, Christmas carols, joy
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IN THE SUN/SON
Geraniums in the sun; geraniums not in the sun. I’m thinking I’m better off in the Son! Won’t lose my bloom as fast! ******* SENDING NOVEMBER PRAYERS THAT YOU WALK IN THE SON! Pictures from Face Book, 2014
CONTENTMENT
Frosty scene outside Brings pleasant glint to my eye. Satisfying work. ************ Written for Ronovan’s Haiku challenge using words “frost” and “glint” Image: Picture, my window to my back yard.
Posted in haiku, joy, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
Tagged contentment, joy, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
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LOOKING FOR ELIXIR
Neither Juan Ponce de Leon not Mrs. Jane Doe ever found the fountain of youth. The snake oil sold by Mr. Chara Ton was a dreamer’s sham. Losing weight won’t do it, even if you appear … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Discover Prompts, joy, scam, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, contentment, Discover Prompt, happiness, scam
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LIFE, LOVE, LIGHT, LAUGHTER
Thankful for life, love, light, and laughter. Life: My granddaughter had her head on my chest, she smiled and said “I hear your heart.” Isn’t it nice that the heart just keeps doing its job, seldom drawing attention to itself. … Continue reading
Posted in human interest, Jesus is Light, joy, life happens, Uncategorized
Tagged laugher, life, love
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