Physically I've been broken, Emotionally I've been scarred. Thought I'd hit rock bottom, yet away it was far. Living in a shelter, my children with me there. A bed for us to sleep in, and food we could prepare. Mistakes that I had made, led us to this place. So thankful for the Lord, and … Continue reading The Shelter
Sunday Christian
We say we want You here today, You know we are not ready. We think we know You as our Lord, yet our lives unsteady. The road is wide the gate narrow, on this Heavenly path. Most do not comprehend, the severeness of You're wrath. Our sinful hearts lean towards creation, the Creator pushed aside. … Continue reading Sunday Christian
Needing You Always
Choices I have made in life, have lead me here today. Some good, some bad, some with much strife, molded from the clay. The strength I have is of the world, for this I should be proud. Yet weak I am, I need You Lord, I call Your name aloud. Your vastness great, this I … Continue reading Needing You Always
Through Tragedy and Triumph: A Mother’s Love
My world was turned upside down when my parents divorced in 1971. My mother moved us from our home in San Antonio, Texas to my grandparents home in Nitro, West Virginia. Talk about culture shock! We didnt really know my grandparents that well, so this was a huge change. I was 7 years old at … Continue reading Through Tragedy and Triumph: A Mother’s Love
Graciously Unworthy
A visit to the beach, looking out to sea. Water, water everywhere, no end the eye can see. Beneath the moving water, an ocean full of life. Just as the world around us, Many people, so much strife. Watching as the waves come in. the sun is going down. Footprints in the sand, too numerous … Continue reading Graciously Unworthy
Sisters
Born from the same parents, yet five years apart. Overflowing energy, both are very smart. Differences are night and day, as we watch them play. One Miss Independent, the other attention craved. The youngest is the daring one, she'll try most anything. The oldest seeking watchful eyes, learning everything. Similarities very few, happiness is one. … Continue reading Sisters
Lost and Found
She parties on the weekend, the liquor easing pain. When Monday comes around, the hurt begins again. Sharper than a razor, the tongue within her mouth. The wicked words see uses, Continue spewing out. She knows the action's wrong, as others let her know. They quickly walk away, seeing her approach. Difficulties in her past, … Continue reading Lost and Found
Life Changes
Another day has come to pass, the sun will soon set down. The daily tasks have ended, to complete another round. Tomorrow soon to come again, at least we hope it will. Only to begin again, time never standing still. So much we take for granted, in our mundane lives. Never to be satisfied, seeking … Continue reading Life Changes