The snowflakes are lovely,
Though 'Snowmen' are few;
Fond mem'ries sustain us,
Now isn't that true?
Recall the huge mantle
All hung with our socks?
We played on the floors
With our dolls and our blocks.
The popcorn we strung wrapped
Around the whole tree;
The games that we played
Aren't on your TV.
We all could play checkers,
Or skate or jump rope;
Our simple lives thrived
On much kindness and hope.
The foods were all splendid--
Sweet holiday fare--
We dine like that daily
With never a care.
The REAL CHRISTMAS taught us
to follow a Star;
We've traveled great pathways
And now here we are.
We sing Alleluias
The praise never ends;
But nothing compares with
The LOVE of our FRIENDS.
We're blest to have found this
Our haven of joy,
God bless you....be thankful
For one tiny Boy."
~ Harriette Winters ~
Blessings ~ God has blessed me with you dear folks who read, pray and comment on this blog. You have made these past long months bearable. May God hold you in His righteous right hand of mercy, grace and love now and forever. Amen ~
Thank you, Sandra for creating a place of peace and loveliness for us to come and share life with you! Praying for you today... {hugs}
ReplyDeleteBlessed Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about you today Sandra and said a prayer. Big hugs!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Blessed Christmas Day Sandra !
ReplyDeleteLove Sara
What a lovely (and very TRUE!) poem! I hope you had a little nap. Thinking of you and praying.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely poem Sandra.
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking of you today and hoping you're not feeling too sad.
Blessings at Christmastime from Star.
I love that poem. Thinking of you today. Continued prayers and strong blessings to you, my friend.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Courtney
Truly wishing I could be with you there at Thistle Cove Farm during this Blessed Season. I am with you in spirit, my friend, praying and praising God for you. You have blessed me so, and so many others, as well over these many months. May you feel the love and prayers of those of us who truly care and be blessed.
ReplyDelete"God bless us, every one!"
Just stopping in to say hello and Merry Christmas across the miles. Thank you for the gift of the poem. It is lovely. Evening has descended where you are... may you sleep deeply and peacefully and awaken refreshed and ready for the new day He is preparing for us. Amen. God bless.
ReplyDeleteSending love.
ReplyDeleteFondly,
Glenda
I am little late but I do think I can still say, "Merry Christmas"!
ReplyDeletexo, misha
The poem is so true of my childhood, and most likely many others our age. Too much of anything is not really a good thing is it? But love, true love, there is never too much of that. I am praying for you , your loss of a true love here on earth is a very big loss, leaving a very big hole in your life & heart. No matter right now you will see him in eternity, right now he is missed dearly.Prayers for you Sandra.
ReplyDeleteSandra thank you for showing how sometimes I take a lot of things for granted including my Love always being there with me or vise versa. Learning to keep some special time for us.
ReplyDeleteYou all have had snow?!? Not so much as a flake here!
ReplyDeleteYour poem is wonderful!
Sandra -
ReplyDeleteIt is you who have made my path with the Lord bearable to me. Thank you.
Enjoyed the poem . . .
ReplyDeleteI wish you a Good Morning and New Year . . .
Be well . . .
Love, Lynne
Beautiful ~ just beautiful. My two words for 2012 are blessed and grace.
ReplyDeleteLove to you dear, always ~ Katie