Photo by David Altmejd I felt the heaviness of a sorrow too deep to name, As I tried to understand the violence, but it was in vain. Because love is never supposed to hurt or cause us pain, I kept the bruises hidden, too embarrassed to proclaim To anyone that I needed help, couldn't get... Continue Reading →
The Hope of a New Sunrise!
Photo From Mindlovemisery' Menagerie A sunrise brings with it God's new and tender mercies That will see us through our trials and our sorrows. It reminds us that, no matter how large the problems, We must never stop hoping to see a better tomorrow. Hopelessness makes us think that the future will be A repeat... Continue Reading →
Truth is Found in Our History: Visiting New Echota
Recently, I was intrigued when the U. S. Supreme Court ruled that half of Oklahoma belonged to Native Americans, and that was just for one tribe! So, on yesterday, we drove just about an hour from our house to the New Echota Historic Site in Calhoun, Georgia, that used to be the seat of the... Continue Reading →
All Love is Beautiful!
Chimpanzees were cute! Watching them kiss did my heart good! Love is beautiful! Written for Ronovan Writes Weekly Haiku Poetry Prompt Challenge: chimpanzee and kiss.
Be Strong and Take Heart: Sunday Devotion #12
Psalm 27: 1-3 The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foeswho will stumble and fall. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against... Continue Reading →
Ode to Zoom: Sunday Writing Prompt
You give me access to work and church, To the people who mean so much to me! I don't have to get all dressed up for you, I make sure my tops are ironed and clean. With the video off and the sound set to mute, I can multitask, listening and writing my blog. But... Continue Reading →
Getting Into Shape for the Next Chapter of My Life!
Silver Comet Trail in Georgia where we walked today! I have started an everyday exercise program! One hundred minutes a day is my goal. It has been easy to gain weight teaching from home. Not having to move far from the refrigerator with the ubiquitous two different kinds of ice cream can be quite harmful... Continue Reading →
A Most Dangerous Person
He is cavalier to people hurting and dying, And he is unable to feel compassion or empathy. He sits surrounded by much splendor, And cannot be bothered to feel any sympathy. Calling for schools and colleges to reopen, Regardless of the surges and spikes of disease. How did we get so callous about others' lives,... Continue Reading →
Family is Everything: Saturday Six Word Prompt
Her family's love kept her hopeful! Written for the Saturday Six Word Story Prompt for My Random Ramblings. The prompt is Family.
Omnipresence: Sunday Devotion #11
Joshua 1: 8-9 Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with... Continue Reading →