Visiting Grandpa
Grandpa has a cute little dog
Blackie is his name
Grandpa says whether boy or girl
The name could be the same.
Blackie loves my grandpa
And I think he loves me too
'Cause Grandpa's little dog
Does whatever he tells it to do.
Grandpa lets me feed him
And teach him tricks as well
And sometimes we feed him Grandma's food
But I promised not to tell.
I think Grandma knows where the chicken goes
But doesn't really mind at all
Because I think she secretly loves that dog
For he gets so happy when he hears her call!
Thena
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Granpee's Dogs
My grandma's dog is black
With fur so shiny and smooth
That it feels like the silk
On grandma's pretty glove.
Grandpa has a dog with spots
On a coat of white
He says he is a hunting dog
And boy he got that right!
He hunted grandma's chickens
And chased them 'round the yard
And when gramps finally caught him
They both were breathing hard.
Grandma said her dog was nice
Perfect as a loving pet
While Grandpa's little doggie
Isn't out of the doghouse yet!
Thena
With fur so shiny and smooth
That it feels like the silk
On grandma's pretty glove.
Grandpa has a dog with spots
On a coat of white
He says he is a hunting dog
And boy he got that right!
He hunted grandma's chickens
And chased them 'round the yard
And when gramps finally caught him
They both were breathing hard.
Grandma said her dog was nice
Perfect as a loving pet
While Grandpa's little doggie
Isn't out of the doghouse yet!
Thena
Master (Doggie)
My Master
I love my master and he loves me
We visit at every opportunity
Even though I know that he is ill
......And has to be so quiet and still.
I will be there for him until the day
That angels come to take him away.
I know it will be sad to see
But he would be there for me.
Humans may think we do not grieve
To see those who love us as they leave
But we love our owners so very much
And wait for that sweet and tender touch
Of the oldest person to the babe in arms
And try to protect them from life's harms.
We cannot show it the way you do
But know our hearts break when we lose you.
Thena
I love my master and he loves me
We visit at every opportunity
Even though I know that he is ill
......And has to be so quiet and still.
I will be there for him until the day
That angels come to take him away.
I know it will be sad to see
But he would be there for me.
Humans may think we do not grieve
To see those who love us as they leave
But we love our owners so very much
And wait for that sweet and tender touch
Of the oldest person to the babe in arms
And try to protect them from life's harms.
We cannot show it the way you do
But know our hearts break when we lose you.
Thena
Sunday, January 23, 2011
When You Hit 60
When you hit 60
Don't fret or worry
Even though 59
Was gone in a hurry!
Just smile and enjoy it
As you go about your day
If you aren't retired yet
It's not far away
It's a great perk of getting older
What more can I say!
Celebrate 60 and celebrate in style
'Cause 60 only lasts for a short while...
Thena
Don't fret or worry
Even though 59
Was gone in a hurry!
Just smile and enjoy it
As you go about your day
If you aren't retired yet
It's not far away
It's a great perk of getting older
What more can I say!
Celebrate 60 and celebrate in style
'Cause 60 only lasts for a short while...
Thena
In Those Times
In Those Times
In those times of stress or pain
When you long to smile again
But feel so sad, forlorn and blue
That you don't know what to do,
Just look toward Heaven
And say a prayer
Trusting God to meet you there.
When you've lost someone so dear
That you wonder if God can hear you
And if His angels are stationed near you,
Just trust that He alone knows best
And loves the tiniest birdie in the nest.
He knows the number of hairs on each head
And where the foxes make their bed.
God never promised that we would not have trials
Or heartaches while here below
But has promised to be with us
Whereever we must go.
He knows when we need His comfort
And will always meet us there
All we need to do is seek Him
And He 's as close as a whispered prayer.
Thena
In those times of stress or pain
When you long to smile again
But feel so sad, forlorn and blue
That you don't know what to do,
Just look toward Heaven
And say a prayer
Trusting God to meet you there.
When you've lost someone so dear
That you wonder if God can hear you
And if His angels are stationed near you,
Just trust that He alone knows best
And loves the tiniest birdie in the nest.
He knows the number of hairs on each head
And where the foxes make their bed.
God never promised that we would not have trials
Or heartaches while here below
But has promised to be with us
Whereever we must go.
He knows when we need His comfort
And will always meet us there
All we need to do is seek Him
And He 's as close as a whispered prayer.
Thena
God Hasn't Forgotten You
Don't be discouraged if things aren't going your way
But look forward to the future
And the start of a brand new day
For even when times are tough
God is with you and will see you through
...And never doubt that He loves you
And hasn't forgotten you!
Thena
But look forward to the future
And the start of a brand new day
For even when times are tough
God is with you and will see you through
...And never doubt that He loves you
And hasn't forgotten you!
Thena
Saturday, January 22, 2011
For Those Whose Hearts are Hurting
God bless those who have lost someone
And whose hearts are aching today.
Please wrap Your arms around them
And take that pain away.
Please send your earthly angels
(The ones that we call friend)
To minister to them with Your love
And let them find Your joy again.
Thena
And whose hearts are aching today.
Please wrap Your arms around them
And take that pain away.
Please send your earthly angels
(The ones that we call friend)
To minister to them with Your love
And let them find Your joy again.
Thena
Family
My little brother has red hair
And freckles on his nose.
While little sister's hair is brown
And she has none of those.
My other brother's hair is curly
And his skin is dark as can be
In fact in this family of mine
I'm the only one that looks like me!
My mom and dad chose each of us
And brought us together one by one
They love us in a special way
That makes our lives such fun.
We are a family full of love
As different as we can be
But that a loving family we are
Is very plain to see.
Thena
And freckles on his nose.
While little sister's hair is brown
And she has none of those.
My other brother's hair is curly
And his skin is dark as can be
In fact in this family of mine
I'm the only one that looks like me!
My mom and dad chose each of us
And brought us together one by one
They love us in a special way
That makes our lives such fun.
We are a family full of love
As different as we can be
But that a loving family we are
Is very plain to see.
Thena
Fifty is Nifty
Fifty is nifty
Don't forget it.
Enjoy each day
Never forget it.
Forties were great
But fifty is greater
Be a life enjoyer
And a life celebrater!
Thena
Don't forget it.
Enjoy each day
Never forget it.
Forties were great
But fifty is greater
Be a life enjoyer
And a life celebrater!
Thena
Do Something
If you feel as if there's something missing
In the way you live each day
But you don't know what it is
Just take the time to pray.
And after you ask the Lord above
Just what He needs you to do
Take the time to listen
To what He would say to you.
Sometimes it is so simple
The thing that is needed most of all
But could help a struggling friend
And keep them from a fall.
In the way you live each day
But you don't know what it is
Just take the time to pray.
And after you ask the Lord above
Just what He needs you to do
Take the time to listen
To what He would say to you.
Sometimes it is so simple
The thing that is needed most of all
But could help a struggling friend
And keep them from a fall.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Life is Like a Train
Life is Like a Train
Life is rather like a train
Sometimes the ride is nice and smooth
And we are able to keep on track
While other times we get derailed
When life gives us a whack!
Sometimes we hit the station
And all the world is well
But sometimes our journey is off schedule
And nothing seems to jell.
We stop at each station long enough
To do what must be done
And then continue on our journey
Not sure how long our train will run.
Sometimes our train seems out of date
And hopelessly obsolete
And we think a newer model
Would make life more complete.
But God has assigned us to the train
That is perfect for his plan
And our train of life was created just for us
Before our life began!
If we let Him be the conductor
Of this train of life we ride
He will keep our train on track
And keep us safe and secure inside.
Thena
Life is rather like a train
Sometimes the ride is nice and smooth
And we are able to keep on track
While other times we get derailed
When life gives us a whack!
Sometimes we hit the station
And all the world is well
But sometimes our journey is off schedule
And nothing seems to jell.
We stop at each station long enough
To do what must be done
And then continue on our journey
Not sure how long our train will run.
Sometimes our train seems out of date
And hopelessly obsolete
And we think a newer model
Would make life more complete.
But God has assigned us to the train
That is perfect for his plan
And our train of life was created just for us
Before our life began!
If we let Him be the conductor
Of this train of life we ride
He will keep our train on track
And keep us safe and secure inside.
Thena
The Mark on My Face
I noticed it when I was little
The red shape upon my brow
I knew God gave it to me
But I didn't know just how.
I heard that other people had them
And that they did just fine
That some were larger, some were smaller
And others were just like mine.
Mom and Dad didn't have one
And no one else looked just like me
Unless they were hidden on them
Somewhere I couldn't see.
But I never really minded
Because if God put it there
It was my own special touch from Him
And not something I must bear.
Thena
The red shape upon my brow
I knew God gave it to me
But I didn't know just how.
I heard that other people had them
And that they did just fine
That some were larger, some were smaller
And others were just like mine.
Mom and Dad didn't have one
And no one else looked just like me
Unless they were hidden on them
Somewhere I couldn't see.
But I never really minded
Because if God put it there
It was my own special touch from Him
And not something I must bear.
Thena
My Birthmark
Who knows what causes
A birthmark on a face
It must be something special
For its form I can't erase.
Mom said God gave it to meSo I would stand out among the rest
And that I should consider it as
A loving sign that I was blessed.
So each morning when I see it
I don't fret or sigh or moan
I just take it as a loving symbol
That I am never really alone.
For God is always with me
And knows my every need
Encourages me and loves me
And wants me to succeed.
Thena
A birthmark on a face
It must be something special
For its form I can't erase.
Mom said God gave it to meSo I would stand out among the rest
And that I should consider it as
A loving sign that I was blessed.
So each morning when I see it
I don't fret or sigh or moan
I just take it as a loving symbol
That I am never really alone.
For God is always with me
And knows my every need
Encourages me and loves me
And wants me to succeed.
Thena
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Boomer Computer Lingo
When I thought of windows
As I was growing up
They were things you had to clean
To watch the sun come up.
Computer was unheard of until “A Space Odyssey”
And was something in the distant future
Which I thought I’d never see.
The Net was something one wore on their hair
And apple was a fruit much like a pear.
Apples were red and delicious
And a byte was what you took out of one
While a gig was where one performed with their band
And provided teens with a lot of fun.
Ram was related to the livestock of the farmer next door
And hard drive was mainly in the wintertime
Getting through the snow to the country store.
I went to the chiropractor if I had trouble with a disc
And a crash usually involved someone who took an awful risk.
Putting a log on the fire in our old wood stove would bring
Warmth to fill out the application for college attendance in the spring.
Program meant you could watch TV after your piano keyboard you knew
And a spider’s web was sometimes seen glistening in the morning dew
A mouse was unwelcome for one did not want their home to be a mouse pad
Which may have made little field mice awfully sad.
If memory failed, it usually meant the person was getting on in years
And a cursor was someone who drove us all to tears!
Backup was what cars did and people backed up too
Especially if you were short on time and had lots of chores to do.
We zipped and unzipped our jackets and our jeans as well
And those who invested in CD’s were thought to be doing well.
Today computers are amazing and used in every home and school
And fortunately crashing them doesn’t injure anyone
…as a rule…
Thena Smith
As I was growing up
They were things you had to clean
To watch the sun come up.
Computer was unheard of until “A Space Odyssey”
And was something in the distant future
Which I thought I’d never see.
The Net was something one wore on their hair
And apple was a fruit much like a pear.
Apples were red and delicious
And a byte was what you took out of one
While a gig was where one performed with their band
And provided teens with a lot of fun.
Ram was related to the livestock of the farmer next door
And hard drive was mainly in the wintertime
Getting through the snow to the country store.
I went to the chiropractor if I had trouble with a disc
And a crash usually involved someone who took an awful risk.
Putting a log on the fire in our old wood stove would bring
Warmth to fill out the application for college attendance in the spring.
Program meant you could watch TV after your piano keyboard you knew
And a spider’s web was sometimes seen glistening in the morning dew
A mouse was unwelcome for one did not want their home to be a mouse pad
Which may have made little field mice awfully sad.
If memory failed, it usually meant the person was getting on in years
And a cursor was someone who drove us all to tears!
Backup was what cars did and people backed up too
Especially if you were short on time and had lots of chores to do.
We zipped and unzipped our jackets and our jeans as well
And those who invested in CD’s were thought to be doing well.
Today computers are amazing and used in every home and school
And fortunately crashing them doesn’t injure anyone
…as a rule…
Thena Smith
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Be still" He said "and hear my voice
For I am here for you."
But ears not tuned in, I rushed ahead
As I am prone to do.
..."Wait" He said "this is not the time
And my timing is always right."
But impatient as I sometimes am
I struggled with all my might.
But God who is so patient and so kind
So loving and so true
Understood my faults and fears
And my every need He knew.
For I am here for you."
But ears not tuned in, I rushed ahead
As I am prone to do.
..."Wait" He said "this is not the time
And my timing is always right."
But impatient as I sometimes am
I struggled with all my might.
But God who is so patient and so kind
So loving and so true
Understood my faults and fears
And my every need He knew.
Monday, January 10, 2011
The Lessons We Could Learn
Legs in little ole lady shoes
May once have danced at the Birth of the Blues
Or climbed a mountain top to plant a flag or two
Or be involved somewhere in the history of you.
...The little ole chunky man
With hair that is gray and getting thinner
May have once been a chef
That prepared your favorite dinner.
The oldster with the body that is now bent
May be a veteran of a war
Who served his countries with honors
Wherever he was sent.
The ones whose eyes are now dim
Were once bright and clear
And the ears now turning toward deafness
Once hear things loud and clear.
We all have things to learn from each other
If we take the time to listen with our heart
And realize that each story and each life is precious-
Aye, that is the important part!
Thena
May once have danced at the Birth of the Blues
Or climbed a mountain top to plant a flag or two
Or be involved somewhere in the history of you.
...The little ole chunky man
With hair that is gray and getting thinner
May have once been a chef
That prepared your favorite dinner.
The oldster with the body that is now bent
May be a veteran of a war
Who served his countries with honors
Wherever he was sent.
The ones whose eyes are now dim
Were once bright and clear
And the ears now turning toward deafness
Once hear things loud and clear.
We all have things to learn from each other
If we take the time to listen with our heart
And realize that each story and each life is precious-
Aye, that is the important part!
Thena
Saturday, January 08, 2011
Night Before an Electronic Christmas
T’was the night before Christmas,
when all through the house
One digital scrapbooker was diligently working her mouse;
She downloaded from Action Fx cool things which she knew
Would make far easier projects yet to do!
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that Adobe CS5 she soon would find there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of Game Boys danced in their heads;
And Mamma in her ‘kerchief and I in my cap,
Had just settled down with our laptops and Kindles before a long winter’s nap;
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from reading Facebook to see what was the matter.
Away to the security monitor I flew like a flash,
Pushed down on the controls which brought evidence fast.
The moon on the frozen tree branches and knee deep snow,
Made me so thankful I had no place to go!,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a friend dressed in red driving his big green John Deer!,
With this little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be our friend Rick.
More rapid than beagles his wheels they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called out our names;
“Now, Ronald! now, Thena! now, Taffy and Cozy!
Hey, Tina Yo Missy! And you too Miss Rosy!
He rain to the porch! Then climbed to the top of the wall!
He struggled with a bag holding package for one and for all!
Then up to the house-top with a special rocket he flew,
With the bag full of Toys, and our friend Rickolas too.
With the bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,
He looked kind of funny and that made me laugh.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
With iPods and smart phones filling his hands
He quickly deposited them meeting each kid’s request
And even had a Wii for our Christmas guest!
PlayStations, digital cameras TVs with flat screens,
Laptops and desktops And sewing machines
All peeked from his bag as he opened it up
Ere he took out for me, a sweet little pup.
Quickly back to the window he went
And before I who watched, knew it
He opened the sliding partition
And quickly moved right through it.
I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight
No more chimneys for me
They are all far too tight!
Thena
when all through the house
One digital scrapbooker was diligently working her mouse;
She downloaded from Action Fx cool things which she knew
Would make far easier projects yet to do!
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that Adobe CS5 she soon would find there;
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of Game Boys danced in their heads;
And Mamma in her ‘kerchief and I in my cap,
Had just settled down with our laptops and Kindles before a long winter’s nap;
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from reading Facebook to see what was the matter.
Away to the security monitor I flew like a flash,
Pushed down on the controls which brought evidence fast.
The moon on the frozen tree branches and knee deep snow,
Made me so thankful I had no place to go!,
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a friend dressed in red driving his big green John Deer!,
With this little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be our friend Rick.
More rapid than beagles his wheels they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called out our names;
“Now, Ronald! now, Thena! now, Taffy and Cozy!
Hey, Tina Yo Missy! And you too Miss Rosy!
He rain to the porch! Then climbed to the top of the wall!
He struggled with a bag holding package for one and for all!
Then up to the house-top with a special rocket he flew,
With the bag full of Toys, and our friend Rickolas too.
With the bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,
He looked kind of funny and that made me laugh.
He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk,
With iPods and smart phones filling his hands
He quickly deposited them meeting each kid’s request
And even had a Wii for our Christmas guest!
PlayStations, digital cameras TVs with flat screens,
Laptops and desktops And sewing machines
All peeked from his bag as he opened it up
Ere he took out for me, a sweet little pup.
Quickly back to the window he went
And before I who watched, knew it
He opened the sliding partition
And quickly moved right through it.
I heard him exclaim as he drove out of sight
No more chimneys for me
They are all far too tight!
Thena
Friday, January 07, 2011
The Rain that Fell Yesterday
The rain that fell yesterday
Brings the roses of tomorrow
Just as the pain we sometimes feel
Eases, as does our sorrow.
While love and laughter nourish us,
Our strength comes from hard times too.
So let us never be fearful or fret
For God will see us through.
No one gets through this life
Without some sad times and some sorrow
But the way we react to difficulties today
Will make us stronger for tomorrow.
No one really loves the pain
And disappointment has no fans.
Let us keep our trust in our Father
For our lives are in His hands.
Thena
Brings the roses of tomorrow
Just as the pain we sometimes feel
Eases, as does our sorrow.
While love and laughter nourish us,
Our strength comes from hard times too.
So let us never be fearful or fret
For God will see us through.
No one gets through this life
Without some sad times and some sorrow
But the way we react to difficulties today
Will make us stronger for tomorrow.
No one really loves the pain
And disappointment has no fans.
Let us keep our trust in our Father
For our lives are in His hands.
Thena
The New Year Progresses
How Quickly the new year passes
Along with the resolutions made
We sometimes forget how we resolved
That lemons be turned to lemonade.
The good intentions we had on the first
Sometimes get lost before the weeks end
And we fail to respond as we wished we had
To the needs of family or friend.
But with each rising sun
And sweet morning dew
Great opportunities come
With a fresh new chance for you.
Thena
Along with the resolutions made
We sometimes forget how we resolved
That lemons be turned to lemonade.
The good intentions we had on the first
Sometimes get lost before the weeks end
And we fail to respond as we wished we had
To the needs of family or friend.
But with each rising sun
And sweet morning dew
Great opportunities come
With a fresh new chance for you.
Thena
Saturday, January 01, 2011
This is the Day
This is the day you were waiting for
To start over again
To begin to be more than you are today
And remake your life in a special way.
This is the day that serves as a reminder...
...That you can reinvent yourself
To be a bit nicer and a bit kinder.
This is the chance to do things
That you've always meant to do
The chance to show the world
A wonderful more loving you!
This is the chance to be more creative
And not take your talent for granted
Or fret that it is not as good as some other's
The chance to be better fathers or mothers.
This is the day you waited for as a fresh new year start
And the place to begin as with all great changes
Is right there in your heart.
Thena
To start over again
To begin to be more than you are today
And remake your life in a special way.
This is the day that serves as a reminder...
...That you can reinvent yourself
To be a bit nicer and a bit kinder.
This is the chance to do things
That you've always meant to do
The chance to show the world
A wonderful more loving you!
This is the chance to be more creative
And not take your talent for granted
Or fret that it is not as good as some other's
The chance to be better fathers or mothers.
This is the day you waited for as a fresh new year start
And the place to begin as with all great changes
Is right there in your heart.
Thena
Facing the New Year Without You
Facing the New Year Without You
Mom, as the new year begins
Without you here to guide us
Our hearts are heavy
For it's strange without you beside us.
Your family was not nearly ready
To face the new year without you
For all of us treasured you
And loved everything about you.
But because of your strength and love
And all of the things you taught us too
We will carry on and be strong
In honor of our love for you.
The new year is here and we will face it
Along with the opportunity to be here for each other
Sharing our love with our family here below
And loving memories of our dear mother.
Thena Smith
Mom, as the new year begins
Without you here to guide us
Our hearts are heavy
For it's strange without you beside us.
Your family was not nearly ready
To face the new year without you
For all of us treasured you
And loved everything about you.
But because of your strength and love
And all of the things you taught us too
We will carry on and be strong
In honor of our love for you.
The new year is here and we will face it
Along with the opportunity to be here for each other
Sharing our love with our family here below
And loving memories of our dear mother.
Thena Smith
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