Tell me what the sound a cloud makes
Let me know what it takes
To find where it begins and where it ends
What that journey they make intends
As I watch them pass me by
Wishing to myself I could fly
Free as they float across the sky
Seeing all that lies below
Oh how I wish I could go
Over the trees and above the mountains
A soul set free to see all of God’s creation below
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In honor of Memorial Day, something a bit different. An oldie but a goodie. Very powerful and very meaningful for someone who has spent most of their adult life serving this country that I love. Enjoy.
Darkness as black as coal
Stars shimmer as the only light
A lonely outpost in the vast mountains
All around the enemy lurks in the dark
Plotting and planning to kill and destroy
Inside thoughts are thousands of miles away
Restless sleep as dreams of loved ones abound
Thinking of a wife, child or parents back home
Fear is a feeling that they hold down deep
Brothers in arms they must trust each other to survive
While outside the enemy plots to lay waste to their lives
A flash of light, an explosion rocks the night
Gunfire, rockets, bombs all around
The thoughts of country and home go away
Only thing that matters now is your brother on your left and right
The enemy comes wave after wave
Those dreams of home drift so far away
Seconds become minutes, minutes become hours
Fear and adrenaline rush through their veins
Explosions and shots all around
The fight for survival rules this ground
Silent prayers to God abound
Lord keep me safe and let me see my loved ones again
The enemy comes closer and closer, rage and hate in their hearts
The battle goes on through the night
Waiting for the vestiges of first light
Men cry out in anguish and pain
Unknown who will live and who will die
Loved ones back home awake from their dreams
Feeling an anguish at the gasp of a last breathe
Hearts once attached awake
Broken apart sensing their loss
Tears fall and bodies give out knowing their soldiers light has gone out.
Re-posted in honor of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in duty to their country and the families who have dealt with that sacrifice. May God bring you peace.
Remembrance to all who have fallen in duty to our country on this Memorial Day.
The future is an uncertain mystery
We want to be able to control every aspect
Thinking we know all that comes next
But one day we are here and the next we are not
So as our future together is full of fright
Wishing we will always walk in the light
I know that there will be days full of rain
As long as I’m with you I will not be strained
For my future is with you that is all I know
Wherever that journey takes us we will go
With God as our guide
And you by my side
Hand in hand we will go forth
Whether it by East, West, North or South
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They say a journey always starts with a first step
Often when I take that step I trip over my feet
So I fall flat on my face
Instead of feeling sorry for myself what do I do
I pick myself up again and wait for that next journey
Hopefully this time I don’t trip
Wish me luck and pray that I don’t fall and get a fat lip.
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Dreaming of a future with you
A time when our days are made for us two
Travelling from place to place
Discovering the beauty of God’s great creation
From the Beaches of the coasts
To the Mountains along the divide
And all the areas in-between
Together we will travel from one destination to the next
Visiting our children and their families
Growing older into our twilight we will be
Experiencing all the sights of created by God’s mighty hand
A future meant just for us two
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Everytime I am in church I think of this bit Tim Hawkins did. Hard for me not to laugh. Enjoy….
Just took a little walk around the neighborhood. Love Spring with the air getting warmer and things starting to grow back. Looking at God’s creation just brings a smile to my face. In Wisconsin we have what is called the Ice Age Trail. It is a trail system that runs from the bottom of the state to the top of the state. It is an amazing trail to walk in so many areas.
Photo Credits: Brian Cook
CRASH, BOOM, BANG
The power and the energy
Coursing through the sky
Brightness flashes across the sky
The specter in the sky
An explosion that rattles to your core
So impressive, but so dangerous
CRASH, BOOM, BANG
The capacity to bring so much amazement
Yet the ability to make you jump in fear
The power and wraith of nature all wrapped up as one
CRASH, BOOM, BANG
*Inspired by the enormous lightning bolt I saw tonight. Impressive and loud.*
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Just a quick one that will leave you rolling. Men we have found the secret to our women’s power. Yoga Pants……
A Soldier's Walk 