When I walked into my living room, the Lovely aroma greeted me. It was the fragrance of the lilac Bouquet that a friend delivered to me Yesterday. I had forgotten that she had the Purple flowering bushes in her yard. I had forgotten that I had told her how Much I loved them. I had forgotten, but Janet hadn't. And the delightful scent that Permeates my condo doesn't Just come from the flowers but from My friend's loving heart. |
0 Comments
I'm so weary and burdened by
The topic; yet the scourge strikes all of us and Needs to be addressed. But friends, if my daughters have a Memorial service for me after I'm gone, Will one of you please stand up and say, "Praise the Lord! Dorothy can finally stop writing poems about Suffering and death." When I got the call I quickly changed my
Clothes and rushed out the Door taking my half-eaten supper With me. I finished my food as I stopped at The red lights on my way. When I reached the hospital I sped to ICU where my friend was waiting. We sang "Jesus Loves Me." We prayed. We hugged till it hurt and cried. I looked my wounded treasured Friend in the eyes and said, "You're one of us now." And as Carol begins her journey of Widowhood, I will walk it With her.
I saw the young man again at Walmart.
I had greeted him at least twice these Last few months and had Given him my tracts. He remembered me today. He asked if I needed help and then walked me to The meatball section. The lanky man/boy reminds me of my grandson. They share a similar facial expression that I Can't quite define. He has a certain naivety about him. We got acquainted as we stood in the Frozen food aisle. He has thought about college but Hasn't yet taken the leap. I told him the important thing is working hard at Whatever we do. When I shared my gospel bracelet with him he Said his mom made those when she helped in Awana. "You're a believer then?" "Yes," he said, but he doesn't often get to Church because of his work schedule. I told him I would pray for him. And I told him he reminded me of my Grandson. He told me I reminded him of his grandma but She's gone now. Our moments together were sweet ones, and As I drove home, for some reason, I Couldn't get Stephen off my mind.
Sitting in church I heard someone
Behind me making sounds of Affirmation as our pastor spoke. I appreciated her enthsiasm and After the service I introduced myself. She lives in New Jersey, but when she Visits her elderly mother she loves to Join our congregation. It was soon apparent that we have Kindred spirits. The woman distributes tracts like I do, and Obeys God's nudges to share with Those He puts in her path. We both have blogs. We rejoiced together and exchanged our Contact information. I told her that I pray for divine Appointments like ours seemed to be, and She told me she sees visions, but only Those that attest to what the Bible Says. I just wonder. Did Amelia envision meeting someone Like me today.? The two words are intertwined.
Found has no meaning if something Hasn't been lost. And to be lost without ever being Found is too painful to even Contemplate. I was lost. I was once a lost sheep. But my Good Shepherd found me. And the rejoicing continues to This day. "...you would call together your friends and neighbors to rejoice with you because your lost sheep was found." Luke 15:6
The structure was massive and amazing, a
Powerful testimony to God's holiness and Grace. It took four hours to view the astounding Exhibits and absorb the refreshing atmosphere: Smiles, words of encouragement, helpfulness, not Just from the employees, but from the Attendees. "Where are you from?" I would ask. "Virginia, Indiana, and Pennsylvania." It was not a typical crowd. Time prevented me from taking in Every detail, But my mind was stretched. One exhibit pointed out that most Scientists believe massive floods Occurred on Mars because of the Terrain they observe, and yet, not a bit of Water exists on the planet. The professionals notice the same Natural phenomenon on earth with its Huge amounts of water and decide, "No, a world-wide flood couldn't have Happened." It's up to us to view the evidence and Reach our own conclusions. For years I have studied the claims of both Evolutionists and creationists. I'm fascinated by what I read. And in the end it makes more sense to me that God created it all rather than that aliens from a Far away planet "seeded" life here. (One view that has been purported.) I believe the Bible account is true. I believe God rescued Noah, his family, and The animals. And I believe He rescued me too. |
Dorothy Kalb Hsu Seitzinger
Writing poetry has helped me process and express my sorrows and joys, my concerns and blessings. "Life is hard, but God is good!" Archives
December 2020
Categories
All
|