Three Dimensional Scrapping

I hear all the comments
About the lumpy scrapbook page
I know that creating dimension
Is the latest scrapbooking rage.

I create dimension without adding charms or tags
Or the usual bulky items that create scrapbooking lumps
I do it without the purchased or ready made items
That give scrapbook pages bumps.

My pages are three dimensional
And they have been from the start
For on each and every page I make
I have placed part of my heart.

Thena Smith

When Grandma was young

When Grandma was young

When Grandma was young
Things were much better then
Grandpa was a handsome guy
And Grandma was nice and thin.


When she was a baby
She never fretted as babies do
All her parents heard from her
Was a delightful gurgle and coo.

Children obeyed their parents
And never made a speck of dust
And never pinched or pulled a sibling's hair
And never fought or fussed.

When Grandma was a teenager
Teens obeyed all the rules
And never got in trouble
Nor did parents get calls from schools.

Grandma was a young woman
She was stylishly well covered
With nary a sight of tummy button
And didn't mind being "mothered".

Grandma was such a wonderful example
Of all that a young woman should be
At least I think she must have been-
For that is what she expects of me!

Thena

I love to hear stories
About when Grandma was young
And love to hear what she did
When she was young like me
...My grandma as a kid!

I love to see photos in the album
That Grandma keeps at her house
And while she shows me the photos
I sit quietly as a mouse.

I think it is such fun to think back
To how my Grandma must have been
When she was a little girl like me
And imagine what it was like back then!~

Thena

What was the world like
When you were a kid?
Tell me what you thought
And about the things you did...

Tell me about the trees you climbed..
And did you scrape your knees?
Did you always remember to say
Thank and to ask with Please?

Did you have friends to play with
And when you began to date
Did you ever get into trouble
By coming home a wee bit late?

Tell me some fun stories
And let's put them in this book
Along with favorite snapshots
So the grandkids can all look.

We want them to see what you were like
And want our loved ones to view
The fun, creatively, love and laughter
That is absolutely, and unqiuely YOU!

Thena

When a Child Has Gone With Another Parent

Remember...
Remember always that I love you
Remember always that I care
Remember that I will be thinking of you
And rememembering you in prayer.
Remember the celebrations
And the illnesses I nursed you though
Remember all the games we played
And the things I taught you to do.
Remember the times we had together
And how much we love each other
And that no matter what the future holds
In both our hearts I am your mother.
And each night go to the window
And look at the sky above you
And know that looking at that same sky
Is someone who will forever love you.
Thena

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I Wish
I wish I could take away the hurt
That must be in your heart
I know that you can't understand
Just why we have to part.
I wish that I could spare you
From the things you are going through
But all I can do is to reasure you
That I will always love you.
You will be in my heart forever
And I know that I'm in your heart too
And I pray sweet memories will cheer you
When you are sad or blue.
For a mommy's love never changes
And is not tossed about by the wind
For once that love is formed inside
It is a love that will never end.
Know that each breath I take
Will be a little prayer
That God would station angels around you
And keep you forever in His care.
Thena

Thank You for ..............

Thank You for ..............

Thank you Lord for sunshine
To brighten up our day
And thank you Lord for my friend
Who brings happiness my way!

Thank for the things she shares
And for her lovely ways
Thank you for the laughter
That she brings to my days!

I hope that when you made her
You didn't throw away the molds
'Cause I hope that when you look at her
You say "I need more of those!!"

Thena

Living Our Dream

Living Our Dream

When we first wed
We had a dream
That got forgotten
Or lost, it would seem.
But suddenly we have found again
The life and love that should have been.
The past is gone and can't be reclaimed
But our love for each other still remains.
How fortunate are we
and oh how blessed
To have this second chance
At happiness!
I pledge my heart and love to you
Each day from now and my whole life through
For I know now what I have been searching for
Was you, my love, and nothing more.

Thena

The Bully

The Bully

The bully is threatened
By something he doesn't understand
He has two strong legs and healthy heart
Yet his fear makes him use his hands.

Hands that could lift another up
And help a weaker child to stand
Are used to create fear in another
Instead of to make a friend.

Legs that for running to aid another
Could be so kindly used,
Are used to run away from responsibity
And to take the bully to someone to abuse.

A heart that should be full of compassion
Has no room for the love it could contain
For somehow through lack of gentle nourishment
Only hardness and anger does it contain.

For those who have been the victim
Of the bullies that run free
Know that every single act of theirs
Does our Father see.

Father, help the little ones
At whom the bullies laugh and tease
Wrap your arms around them, hold them close
And their hurting hearts please ease.

Thena


Dear Son of Mine

I've watched you my dear son
As you have fought back the hurt and tears
As you have marched out boldly
In spite of your inward fears.

I have hurt with you when things were bad
And my heart has been broken
And filled with anguish for you
When I have seen your heart so sad.

Your spirit and your faith have kept you strong
And some others may be turned off by your inner light
That so sweetly shines from your spirit
For they have only known darkness as in night.

Know that I am so proud of you
And the way you persevere
The way you let your light keep shining--
You grow more wonderful every year!

Just rememeber my dear one that
God has gone before and will prepare the way
For you to get through with this in flying colors
And yours will be the victory some sweet day.

Others have gone through this kind of thing
And great moral battles they have won
The greatest example of this victory
We see in God's only beloved son.

Thena

written for someone in 2005 but thought it might mean something to someone.

Prayer for Sick Friend

There is such power
That we all share
It comes from God
In the form of prayer.
When two or more gather
And in God's will agree
There is an wonderful blessing
That you will surely see.
You need never feel alone
For God is always there
He's never far away
He's just as close as prayer.
He bids us share with each other
The power that He gave us
And tell them of the loving Son
Whom He sent to save us.
It is my joy and pleasure
To lift your name in prayer
Trusting in the Father above
Because of the faith we share.
Thena

Sunshine and Roses
I'm a fan of sunshine
I love roses too!
Love the way they glisten
In the morning dew.
I'm not afraid of raindrops
And can even enjoy a storm
But I love to be here with you
Where I feel safe and warm!
I love you in the sunshine
As we enjoy the view
Of the tiny jeweled roses
In our garden outside the door.
And when you protect me from life's storms
I love you even more.
I will love you forever
Forever and a day
For with you, my sweetheart
The sun never goes away.
Thena