Saturday, June 14, 2008

HONORING DAD ON FATHER'S DAY


HONORING DAD ON FATHER'S DAY


It was 1947
That you first became a Dad;
As you tenderly held your new daughter,
What fears you must have had!


Within three years,
Our family grew.
Two more daughters!
How would you ever get through?


But...as time will,
The years flew by.
You heard us laugh,
You saw us cry.


You watched us play
And run and grow.
Your love and guidance valued
More than you'll ever know.


You are my Rock
Through good and bad.
You've earned your name
You are my DAD!

(Written for Dad's Birthday -1989)


I have now added another verse:


With wisdom you have guided me
To who I am this day.
My heart is full of riches as
I honor you today.


IN HONOR OF FRANK OWENS
9/1/28-2/14/04

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

HI, MOM



The phone rang and as I looked at the caller ID, I began to smile. I answer and hear a sweet voice…."Hi, Mom". My smile gets broader. We talk about anything and everything. It doesn't matter what we talk about. What does matter is that she called. Just hearing "Hi, Mom" changes the day. Suddenly my day is sunnier, warmer, sweeter…





Yesterday, I was thinking about how much pleasure I have when one of my daughters calls me.. Then I started wondering if God feels that way when He hears my voice. I am not eloquent when I pray. I know people who pray the most beautiful prayers. Me…I just talk to Him. I don't think He cares – just as long as I talk to Him. We talk about anything and everything. The day is sunnier, warmer, sweeter….



I wonder if God smiles when I pray…

Darlene

6/11/08