The bottom picture is Barb with the Chihuahuas. Hard to tell, but I think Barb is the tall one on the left, and Chihuahuas don't care for watermelon.
The secret now is not to hurry,
all needed will be done in time,
and beyond that, not to worry
for the love will still be mine
as I pass on from these days
into the Lord's Eternity.
It's He who has found the ways
to keep alive the good for me,
to save it up down through my years
and keep it fresh and shining bright
through waterings with captured tears
that He might laugh and thus delight
in letting dreams reborn go on
long after I had thought them gone.
The Five Minute Friday prompt this week is WATCH.
Watch this, and hold my beer.
Watch this, it ain't what it might seem.
Watch this, it ain't what you might fear.
Watch me as I loose each dream,
and while you're watching, hold my beer.
They say that you should just let go
of what you love; I think it's true,
for in my dying now I know
that what you love comes back to you,
all fixed up by God to shine
as you pass through Heaven's door,
waiting up there all this time
like Christmas gifts on parquet floor
as into the room you run,
giving Abba so much fun!
Just under 3:30. By my watch.
Music from Lee Ann Womack, with I Hope You Dance
Sylvia says that dancing interferes with eating ice cream. But she dances anyway.
Nothing, absolutely nothing interferes with ice cream. Except Weight Watchers.
ReplyDeleteLinda, Syl says WOOF!, but she doesn't worry about Weight Watchers.
DeleteThat reminds me of Mercy Me's song, I Can Only Imagine... "Surrounded by Your glory, What will my heart feel? Will I dance for You Jesus or in awe of You be still? Will I stand in Your presence or to my knees, will I fall? Will I sing hallelujah? Will I be able to speak at all? I can only imagine."
ReplyDeleteLisa, 'I Can Only Imagine ' is one of our favourite songs!
DeleteI just read a bunch of your blog writings. I love how you keep lifting up though hurting deep. Your writings capture the moment and then some. You amaze me. It's nice but hard; funny yet difficult, in your face but worth it. I'm glad we are on this journey with you. Blessing to you. Norma
ReplyDeleteI hope YOU dance a long awaited and joyous dance with all who now cheer you on as you finish your race!
ReplyDeleteMakes me selfishly smile to see you here!
#9 Lisa
Lisa, I dance every day. Well, metaphorically, but I am happy in what is truly a blessed life.
DeleteTwo of the most beautiful and hopeful sonnets I've read. May God continue to bless you and hold you close.
ReplyDeleteKym, thanks so much... I am delighted that you liked the sonnets, and please know that God holds me close, every day.
DeleteBeautiful video clip. I had never heard that song before. Thanks for sharing. It seems to perfectly illustrate your sonnet.
ReplyDeleteGrams, I am so glad you liked the song... I had forgotten about it for many years. Glad it's back, and glad you're here!
Delete'that He might laugh and thus delight
ReplyDeletein letting dreams reborn go on
long after I had thought them gone."
"waiting up there all this time
like Christmas gifts on parquet floor
as into the room you run,
giving Abba so much fun."
Enough said. Best writing you've done. -Guess Who?
Andrew, I was thinking about you this week. I haven't been active in fmf for a while but I miss seeing your talent and wit in your writing. Thank you for this hopeful prose. Still praying for you.
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