Life's Journey

I’m so busy making memories
Each and every day
I forget that I have work to do
As I travel along my way.

Smelling the fragrant flowers
Gazing at the forest full of trees
Enjoying the chipmunks and the rabbits
And running from the honey bees.

Sitting on the log cabin porch
And rocking in the chair
Taking deep breaths, yoga style
As I smell the mountain air.

Brisk walks in the morning
Naps in the middle of the day
Settling down with my favorite book
Watching the embers die away.

Dinner with friends and family
A game of dominoes that lasts all night
Feeling warmth from the glow of familiar faces
Giving thanks for a life that feels right.

Attending church on Sunday
Reading the Bible every day
Asking forgiveness for my many sins
Praising God throughout the day.

Praying to be a better person
Wondering what the New Year will bring
Living with a song in my heart
While waiting for my chance to sing.

The Christmas Rush

Rushing here and rushing there
with my heart going patter pitter.
All of the Christmas preparations
have me all in such a jitter.

I’m out of bows and wrapping paper,
I need more stamps for my cards.
I have several more presents to buy.
Why is getting ready for Christmas so hard?

I need to think about Christmas dinner.
Should I bake a turkey or a ham?
Cornbread dressing and cranberry sauce,
and I can’t forget the yams.

I decide I better settle down
and begin to make my list.
I don’t want to forget anything,
or let it go amiss.

As I sit back and begin to relax
in my comfortable arm chair,
I notice the exquisite nativity
on the mantle over there.

I ponder and think back
about that first Christmas Day
when Jesus, our Savior, was born
and in a manger He lay.

I return to my list
And think why such a rush
Christmas should be simple,
so I tell my mind to hush.

I get out the family Bible
turning to Luke, chapter two
to read about the first Christmas
and all that Mary and Joseph went through.

It seems that I may have lost perspective,
but I’m not sure where to start.
This one quiet moment in my chair,
has made a huge difference in my heart.

The Thrill of the Hunt

Alone I sit on my deer stand
camouflage suit and gun.
It is the opening day of deer season,
and I am eager to see a deer run.

I am chilled to the bone and thinking of home;
the fireplace must be all ablaze.
When slowly and proudly a buck approaches,
and he appears to return my gaze.

I raise my Winchester and take careful aim
waiting for that perfect shot,
but the grace of the deer intrigues me
and the trigger I pull not.

What a wonderful specimen he is
with a full rack upon his head.
Once again I hoist my rifle
and this time I shoot with dread.

As I secure the buck to the hood of my Jeep,
mixed feelings rush through me.
the thrill of the hunt has gone away
I'm just not the hunter I used to be!

Walk with Jesus

I was sitting in my EFM class,
when my leader looked at me.
Just what would you say to this person?
How would you answer his plea?

At the time I had no answer
I had no clue what to say
But after giving it some thought
I think I might start this way.

Take a walk with our savior, Jesus
He’ll gladly walk with you.
He’ll hold your hand and warm your heart
And stay the whole day through.

When your troubles appear too heavy
For just one lone person to bear
Try asking Jesus for His help
He’ll gladly bear His share.

I know it’s hard to trust someone,
someone you cannot see.
But give it a try, open your heart.
Discover how content you can be.

All your pain and suffering
will not disappear or quickly go away.
But by sharing your load with Jesus
you can wake to a brighter day.

I will gladly take that walk with you
I would like to be a friend,
someone that you can depend on
when your world is at an end.

I’m Free for the Day

Each day I make a list of the things I need to do.
When completed I cross them off.
I should start at the top and work my way down,
but an orderly person I’m not.

If I don’t want to start with number one,
I proceed to six, eight, or four.
Where I start depends on my mood,
and what I feel like doing more.

Yesterday I think I did rather well.
Out of four I managed to complete three.
Today I’ve completed the fourth item,
so for the rest of the day I’m free!!!!!

Baking Cookies

First you need a large bowl.
It should be empty and clean
Add soft butter and sugar
and mix with a mixing machine.

Measure out a teaspoon of vanilla.
Add the eggs one by one.
We’re half way through now.
Our dough is almost done!

The dry stuff comes next.
Don’t add it all at once.
Because it will fly all over,
and you’ll feel like a dunce.

Once your dough is mixed,
it will need some time to chill.
Put it in the refrigerator
and clean up all your spills.

Wait at least an hour,
then roll the dough out flat.
Using the cookie cutters,
cut out a pumpkin or a cat.

Put the cookies in the oven
on a greased baking pan.
While the cookies are baking,
lick the beaters as best you can

Finally comes the icing.
The best part comes last.
It’s fun decorating cookies.
Making cookies is such a blast!

Halloween 2008