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Kindness

09 Thursday Nov 2017

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An inner sense that you can feel-

That’s kindness & it surely is real!

Everyone loves someone who is kind-

To our hearts a special someone is bind.

Tenderhearted is a kind person indeed-

They seem to know just exactly what you need.

Forgiving of each other is part of this gig-

That makes a kind person, in my eyes, very big!

Be kind to one another is what our Lord has said-

If we listen to Him, to His ways we will be lead.

Kindness is surely love first hand-

On Christian principles we do stand.

A kind word turns away much wrath-

It will take an argument down a different path.

Make a difference in the lives of others-

Show kindness – treat all like you were their Mothers!!

 

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Sleeping In

09 Monday Oct 2017

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He likes to sleep in, his slumber is deep-

He awakens early, then goes back to sleep.

Sometimes he says he is very cold-

Then I cover him up & he is back in the fold.

Sometimes, at noon, he will get up with a moan-

Sleepy eyed & foggy  – into the kitchen he will roam.

Once he eats breakfast, pills taken, he acts like a guest-

He heads for his favorite chair in which he feels blessed!

Often times he will wait to get dressed much later-

Later to him is 2pm, yes, to him I do cater!

If I wake him & hurry him to get up & around-

He gets angry & argues – not worth the hound!!

So our days are getting shorter, our nights getting long-

But all is worth it if he gets up like a happy song!!

Quicksand

14 Thursday Sep 2017

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We’ve all fallen in it, yes, we are in a hurry-

Not looking where we are going, oh how we scurry!

The more we fight it, the quicker we sink-

Be patient, be still, wait for our Lord, He is the saving link!

We all like to try to get out by ourselves, all alone-

We just need to call on our Lord, -just like on a phone!

Yes, He will answer & lend a big helping hand-

He will pull us out & do much more than we planned!

Help will come, by a friend, a phone call, a happening indeed-

Just reach out your arms to our Lord up above-

It’s not even a question- He will rescue you with love!!!!!!

Never alone (written October, 2016)

14 Thursday Sep 2017

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Since 2011, you’ve not been left alone-

When I would start to leave, how you would moan.

Sooo I took you with me, on errands we did go-

The grocery store, cleaners, CVS, P.O. – I never said no.

However you became grouchy – you said this is no fun-

I said – this is what I do until all is done!

Then I hired someone to run with you-

While you ran in the park, the errands I would do-

Sometimes I would arrive home after you, being late-

How you did roar – “where is my mate?”

Next I arranged for you to go to day care-

Then I could do my errands with time to spare.

However, now we are back to square one-

your anger was so fierce, day care no longer wants you to come.

Again, you will come with me at a slow pace indeed-

I will just have to be patient, not going with much speed-

We will spread out our errands over a weeks time-

Each day going here & there while still in our prime!

 

 

 

Why Pray?

10 Thursday Aug 2017

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Dear Lord, do You hear me at all?

We just keep taking fall after fall.

Are we puppets in this world of Yours?

Do my prayers matter  – to You my heart pours.

Daily I pray & ask for Your guidance-

On You we trust, You are our reliance.

But just when I think we are in a good place-

Upset goes the apple cart & we can’t keep pace!

Please let me know what I should do-

Please hear me Lord – I am in a stew!

I know You are always by my side-

Please give me instructions – please be my guide.

Teach me, Lord, what You want me to know-

Please open my heart, Lord, I’m feeling mighty low.

 

 

 

 

 

Hitting A Wall (written 9/29/16)

10 Thursday Aug 2017

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Just when everything was going so smooth-

I’ve discovered that we are not in the groove.

I dropped him off at day care today-

However he was definitely not there to stay!

Apparently  he hollered, yelled and swore-

Not letting anyone near him -he was mighty sore.

They called me but I was nowhere near-

I had gone to a luncheon – the first in 5 years.

So they  called our daughter & her husband came to get him-

Day care was finished with my mate – he left them on a limb.

They had tried everything to calm him that was in the books-

But he just kept getting angry & gave them dirty looks.

So we’ve been referred to a doc that is suppose to be the best-

I hope she can help him so we can all get some rest.

Where will this lead us – only our Lord knows-

We continue to have faith that grows & grows.

This isn’t the end of our pursuit to cope-

We will continue to trust our Lord & not give up hope.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Try, Try, Again

18 Tuesday Jul 2017

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If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again –

A little poem from my youth is where it began!

When you try so very hard to do what is right-

And stumbling blocks keep giving you such a fright-

There is only one guide to carry you though-

Trust in our Lord – yes, he will be there for you!

Ask Him for help – yes – He will be your guide-

He will gladly oblige  you – He is on your side!

No, don’t give up, no, you must not give in-

He is always right over your shoulder, He is your kin!

Yes, you are one of His don’t ever question Him-

He sends angel wings to cover you, He considers you a gem!

Look to Him for advice in accomplishing your task-

All you need to do, in sincere prayer, is ask!

So try try again, be as persistent as can be-

After asking guidance from our Lord – great results you will see!

 

 

 

It is a Marathon!!!

08 Saturday Jul 2017

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I’ve  heard it called “A Long Journey” & much to my surprise-

It has become a marathon- it needs to be revised!

It starts very slowly, no, no one noticed us on our way-

All in denial, no attention to us did anyone pay.

Denying his absentmindedness just part of the aging game-

His slowness of stride, but his excuses were lame.

We stumbled a bit & for this the blame I take-

Then his golf buddies suggested a check up he should make.

We rounded the first turn & a diagnosis was made-

Looking ahead- his memory would continue to fade.

It was evident that a clock he could not make-

And in the test – not a memory could he fake!

From then on it was very clear to see-

That life would change course – for Gary & me.

As we continued our run it has become very clear-

Sometimes life changes a lot for those we hold dear.

Each year there is a little less Gary & a little more me-

As time marches on his perception of life’s road is less free.

Our sprint has become more like steps that are small-

Yes, we have several times hit the “runners wall”

When we are discouraged & slowing down fast-

We hold onto our Lord, He sustains us with a blast!

He enables us to experience the “Runners high” in our souls-

In more ways than one He helps us reach our goals.

We started this race in 2004 –

Only our Lord Knows our final score!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dreams

19 Monday Jun 2017

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The dreams I have are but a few-

But when I dream I don’t have a clue!

I’m always searching to find a way home-

Or I can’t find Gary, for he has roamed!

I ask “people” to help me find my way-

But I just keep wandering & in one place I stay!

I’m always searching, but not a thing do I find-

I guess, after all, dreams are just to help one unwind??

 

Resentment

19 Monday Jun 2017

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As we go on this journey, I am doing more & more-

There is no way he is to settle this score.

I started doing small things, that bugged me a bit-

Leading to absolute dependency – I need a “to do” kit!

Caregiving was not a natural for me-

I am a self centered, only child that wanted to be free!

Free from obligations, responsibility & doing my share-

Just the thought of all that work was more than I could bare!

(So I thought)

Our Lord has strengthened & enriched my life more that I can tell-

And I do feel better about myself, even when I yell!

Patience & compassion has replaced my apathy demeanor-

Resilience is my middle name – I needn’t be meaner!

Yes, I resented every new task that came my way-

I often wondered – why do I stay?

But stay I have, no, I’m not giving up-

I just keep drinking from this demanding cup.

There is now a calm that spreads through any given day-

The only way through this journey is to daily pray.

 

 

 

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