I Just Gave My Dog a Bath

I just gave my dog a bath
And since she is clean and wet
I guess that means to most
That the bath was a great success.

I washed her little fur covered frame
From face to tail end
And she was so cute all sopping wet
She really made me grin.

I rinsed her off so gently-
What a picture she would make!
And I was surprising fairly dry
Until she began to shake!

Thena

God Bless Those whose Loved Ones Are Missing

God bless those families who have empty chairs
That greet them at the holiday meal
Bless them with Your gentle touch
And let them know that You are real.

Dry the tears that softly escape
From those trying so hard to be brave for others
And comfort those who morn
For fathers and for mothers

Touch those who are missing sons and daughters
And surround them with those who care
Those who understand their loss
And who are willing their burden to share.

Bless all who gather together
And comfort all of those who weep today
Help us to be there for those who need us
All this in Jesus' Name we pray.
Thena

This Time Last Year...

Some folks are in that place
So difficult to withstand
"This time last year
I could hold my loved one's hand."

This time last year you were together
And life was the way it was meant to be
You laughed and talked and enjoyed
Each day's golden opportunities.

The calendar pages have turned
And time has moved on
While to you it seems as if only yesterday
Your loved one was called away.

We who love you know that today
Might be difficult to get through
Please forgive us if we can't find the words
That you would like to hear us say.

Please know that we love you
And we sincerely care
And throughout this special day
We have remembered you in prayer.
Thena Cullen Smith