Poetry

God in Nature copyright 2006

close your eyes and inhale the warm, fresh smell of the pines
listen to the sharp call of the red tail hawk soaring across the treetops
feel the eastern breeze gently touch your face,
bringing with it the pure grassy scent of summer
imagine the taste of honeysuckle as the sweet fragrance drifts in the air
Do you smell it? Can you hear it? Does it touch you? Do you taste it?
All of it was conceived just for you!
He gave you soothing aromas of nature to calm your spirit
He created the majestic creatures to thrill your soul
He brought the gentle, cool winds to comfort your body
He granted you joyful abundance to make your life whole
close your eyes and inhale the fullness of God
listen closely as He speaks to your heart
feel His touch in every moment and with each breath
imagine Him walking beside you in calm and in storm
Celebrate, Live, Love!


The Eyes of A Child copyright 2005

The eyes of a child
longing for reassurance
hope
acceptance
trust
love
the eyes of a child
sparkle with
mischief
sweetness
wishes
the eyes of a child
reflecting what the world will offer
new life
opportunity
faith
dreams

Pets

Labradors are the best dogs in the world. Between Bruce and I we've had lots of dogs in our lives, but never have encountered a smarter breed than a Lab. Katy is our yellow lab and I swear sometimes she is a person dressed up in a dog costume. Her vocabulary is that of a 3 year old kid and her personality is just a kick! Frodo, our sweet kitty, is the world's coolest cat. He was a rescue cat and we adopted him when he was only a few weeks old. He immediately took to Katy, the Lab, and thinks she is his mother. Consequently, he acts just like a dog. In fact, he often imitates Katy by posing just like her! It is a hoot. I love it when I catch the two of them sleeping together!

A Beginning

Life is grand. Bruce and I finished building our dream house in East Texas in December and it could not be more beautiful! With 6 acres, it is a lot of work, but the joys of gardening outweigh the weariness of a long day of physical work. So far, we have put in 3 huge flower beds and a full vegetable garden. Right now, we have cucumbers and squash coming out our ears! If only I knew how to pickle! The black eyed peas and green beans are divine and we are now getting grape tomatoes that are so sweet! The regular tomatoes will be ready anytime. If you've never had an East Texas tomato you don't know what you are missing.