What greater thing is there for two souls, than to feel that they are joined for life-to strenghthen each other in all labor, to rest on each other in all sorrow, to minister to each other in all pain, to be one with each other in silent unspeakable memories at the moment of the last parting..
by George Eliot
Monday, April 13, 2009
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
BELOVED
Beloved
Don't punish me for loving you,
for such cannot be helped.
Don't be angry or abuse me,
for a torment Fate has dealt.
I'm at the Hands of Mercy,
no other will ever do.
My heart sold out, betrayed me,
that someone, Love, is you!
Say you spare me from the anguish,
protect me from the grief?
But I say it's far too late,
our love was far too brief.
For I loved you before this disease,
I loved you from the start.
And now is such a cruel time
to break my heart apart.
Don't punish me for loving you,
by pushing me away.
Just hold me tightly in your arms,
and forever with me stay.
Deborah Gibson Taylor
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
LOST GIFT OF TIME - HAPPY BIRTHDAY MELISSA
For those of you who know me personally, you know what a tragedy happened to me over ten years ago. Due to undescribable circumstance, I lost my youngest daughter, Melissa, and my oldest grandson, Jacob, not to death but to TRUTH. There isn't a day that goes by I don't mourn them, yet I've finally learned to smile again, am actually able to look at pictures without the stabbing pain in my heart. Her birthday is March 9th, the same as my Mother's. This original poem, written by me, is dedicated to her. Happy Belated Birthday, Baby!
I've grown old and weary
Gift of Time
I've grown old and weary
in your defeaning absence
waiting for your presence.
And,I am disappointed.
At every turn, and every bend
I hear your voice, see your face
Full of beauty, full of grace.
And, I am reminded.
Often I tremble, my hands shake
Recalling fond memories of you
but always old ones, never new
And, I weep.
My heart is heavy, my eyes tear
when I realize dearest daughter
how much I miss your laughter,
And, our lost gift of time.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
INAUGURATION DAY!
Watching the inauguration events unfold today, I am once again reminded of what a great nation America truly is, and am so very proud to be a citizen.
This is the eleventh inauguration I have experienced during my lifetime (yes, you do the math, I am getting up there - lol). During each President's inauguration, I can't help but be proud as our new president comes forefront and center to accept the reigns of power, NOT because the new President was either black or white, Democrat or Republican, but simply because we see demonstrated the Republic working exactly as our forefathers envisioned and planned.
Perfect execution each and every time.
That's a lot to be proud of America. God bless America, and her 44th President!
This is the eleventh inauguration I have experienced during my lifetime (yes, you do the math, I am getting up there - lol). During each President's inauguration, I can't help but be proud as our new president comes forefront and center to accept the reigns of power, NOT because the new President was either black or white, Democrat or Republican, but simply because we see demonstrated the Republic working exactly as our forefathers envisioned and planned.
Perfect execution each and every time.
That's a lot to be proud of America. God bless America, and her 44th President!
Thursday, January 1, 2009
PRAYERS
I have many wonderful pen pals in Israel, some I have written to for over seven years. Writing to them that for that length of time, I feel as if they are a part of my family, as well as a part of my heart. I ask those of you who believe in the power of prayer as I do, to please be in prayer for them. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem and the safety of Israel and her people. Contrary to popular (news media) diatribe who say they are hawks, in fact it is Israel who is the peacemaker.
What is not being told is the reason why it became necessary for Israel to retaliate. Their citizens in the south were being constantly bombarded with various missiles daily for months during the so-called peace agreement with Hamas. Israelis living in that area couldn't go about their daily lives, properties were being destroyed, and casualties inflicted. Makes one wonder why these things are never reported in the media?
For people in the U.S. it would be like Mexico or Canada raining bombs and missiles upon us. Would we stand for that? I pray not! Thus, Israel's response. As far as I am concerned it is way overdue. And, like Israel I am sorry it has come to this especially inflicting civilian casualties, but it is interesting what Israel does before they bomb. They actually notify the occupants of the house or building before they attack.
Well, my little friend in Israel can report it far better than I, and I hope she won't mind my borrowing an excerpt now and again.
1. The AF calls the house they're about to hit that they are about to bomb it.
2. The residents send all the women and children to the roof of the building with the understanding that the AF won't strike civilians.
3. The AF has developed a small missile that creates a small non-lethal explosion without shrapnel to scare off all the civilians.
4. When they have left the area the building is hit with the big guns.
5:01 PM IDF called Nazir Rayan to tell him that they were about to bomb the site. He decided to stay in the house with his family and people. 10-16 killed in the attack.
But tell me please, how many people does Hamas warn before they carry out their grisly, deadly attacks?
So, pray please!
What is not being told is the reason why it became necessary for Israel to retaliate. Their citizens in the south were being constantly bombarded with various missiles daily for months during the so-called peace agreement with Hamas. Israelis living in that area couldn't go about their daily lives, properties were being destroyed, and casualties inflicted. Makes one wonder why these things are never reported in the media?
For people in the U.S. it would be like Mexico or Canada raining bombs and missiles upon us. Would we stand for that? I pray not! Thus, Israel's response. As far as I am concerned it is way overdue. And, like Israel I am sorry it has come to this especially inflicting civilian casualties, but it is interesting what Israel does before they bomb. They actually notify the occupants of the house or building before they attack.
Well, my little friend in Israel can report it far better than I, and I hope she won't mind my borrowing an excerpt now and again.
Just to give people an idea of how the Israeli Air Force works, they use a method called "Knocking On The Roof". There are several steps...
1. The AF calls the house they're about to hit that they are about to bomb it.
2. The residents send all the women and children to the roof of the building with the understanding that the AF won't strike civilians.
3. The AF has developed a small missile that creates a small non-lethal explosion without shrapnel to scare off all the civilians.
4. When they have left the area the building is hit with the big guns.
5:01 PM IDF called Nazir Rayan to tell him that they were about to bomb the site. He decided to stay in the house with his family and people. 10-16 killed in the attack.
But tell me please, how many people does Hamas warn before they carry out their grisly, deadly attacks?
So, pray please!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
To all my family, friends, and readers: May this new year bring you joy, peace, good health, laughter and prosperity.
Plan to make 2009 the best year ever!
Blessings!
To all my family, friends, and readers: May this new year bring you joy, peace, good health, laughter and prosperity.
Plan to make 2009 the best year ever!
Blessings!
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