When you are hurting and in distress
And think no one cares
You have no idea how many saints on earth
God has lifting you up in their prayers.

As Long as I'm in God's Hands

As long as I'm in God's hands
I will not worry and fret
For He formed me in the womb
And has not failed me yet.

As long as I'm in God's hands
No enemy can win over me
For God holds me close to Him
And will bring me victory.

The world around me may crumble
Governments rise and fall
But no matter what man may say
God is the ruler over all!

Daily I will pray to Him
For the strength I need to stand
And daily will I praise Him
That He keeps me in His Hand.
Thena

A Blessing for Pet Lovers

God bless folks who love
And treasure as they deserve
Those precious pets one never forgets
...And comfort them when the time comes
That the sweet one will be taken home
Not to wake up to another earthly sun.
God bless the child that loves a pet
And knows that it is true
That a little dog's heart is full of love
Created especially for you.
God bless the folks that lose a pet
No matter what the cause may be
But God bless the folks who love them enough
That from pain they set them free.
God Bless the folks and wipe their tears
And let them understand
That their sweet pet is Heaven's sweet guest
And plays now in an awesome land.
Thena

I prayed for you today
Maybe not by name
But I asked God to bless each friend
And let it be just the same
As if I mentioned every single one of you
When I asked that God would touch and heal
To fill your hearts with His love
And His best plans for you reveal.

Here's to the People

Here's to people who are kind
Friends of yours
And friends of mine
Here's to people who really care
Friends with whom you are free to share
Your innermost thoughts, hurts or fears
And who stay to wipe away your tears.
Here's to people who share your joy
And don't feel the need
To be fake or coy
Those folks who are the same each day
In how they act and what they say.
Here's to good friends and family too
Whose manner is kind and love is true!

There was something here
That I once said
But now you will see
This is here instead.
I double posted
And alas and alack
I don't remember
How to take it back!

Sweet Memories

We make diaries and scrapbooks
CDs, cassettes and tapes-
All sort of wonderful and lovely keepsakes.
Fire, floods and hurricanes
Sometimes rush in and destroy
Time and again
All of those treasures
We created for family and friends.
That's why each memory of loved ones
Is so special and rare
As is each moment of life that we share.
How blessed are we to keep each special part
Of our most special memories
Stored safely in our heart.
We can replay each moment
Of life, love and laughter
And share with those we love
Memories of those still with us
And those who have gone before
To the reward God has prepared for us.
Each sweet voice we can remember
As we drift off to sleep
When we have these to comfort us
We have no need to count sheep.
Thena Cullen Smith

Staycation

Some of us will stay at home
Instead of flying off in the blue
To find the perfect holiday
And something cool to do.
But do not fret for we who stay at home
Vice going to Naples, France or Rome
For each moment will be a minor celebration
As we happily indulge in our staycation...
We will save on gas and hotel bills-
Wont have to let TSA check our pills
No postcards to buy and forget to mail
No custom tax to pay for things on sale
Just fun at home with family and friends
And a simple shift in thought
When our staycation ends...

The Parade (Independence Day)

The floats are lining up outside
Military marches by with pride..
Clowns on unicycles ride
Flamingo costumed ladies march side by side
No need, my little pups to run and hide
Don't you remember that today
We celebrate in a special way?
Let me lift you up so you can see
The beginning of the parade that will soon be
Marching down the main street of town...
Each flag, each soldier, each red nosed clown.
I know the noise may hurt your ears
But let me erase your puppy fears
For this is a sound that is special, you see
Each horn, each song, each beat of the drum
Reminds me that our land is free
And Dear God, may it forever be...
Thena

God's Gifts

Sometimes I see all of the awesome talent
Surrounding me here and there
The talented musicians and artists
And beautiful people everywhere
At times I feel a bit inhibited
And I'm tempted to feel blue,
That they can do so many things
That I'm not able to do
But then I realize that each gift
God bestows on His creation
Is a precious special one
Deserving of celebration
And while we may not each one
Have every gift that others may possess
God has given to each one
The gift that suits us best!
Thena

The Way I See You

When I awake because of your snoring
I'm just thankful
That my life is never boring.
When you help me get up the steps
Because of the strength I lack
Or when you tie my sneakers
When I'm having trouble with my back,
I see you with my dimming eyesight
But it only registers in part
Your image that I see most clearly
Is the one stored in my heart.
Thena

For My Husband

Hand in Hand we walk together
Through our married life
I'm so glad that you're my husband
So proud to be your wife.
I could never have chosen anyone
I could love more than I love you
From the moment that we met
There was something pure and true
That showed me that it was for real
This love I felt for you.
When our life on earth is over
And we join those gone before
My love will not diminish
I will just love you even more.
Thena

This Moment Will Not Come Again

Take the time to show your love
For family and for friend
For this moment, this bit of life
Will not come again.
Don't fret about the mistakes
That you made yesterday
Or the failures of the day before
Seek forgiveness if you wronged another
Hurt a friend, family or brother.
Make it right, do what you must do
But don't let guilt and discouragement
Be the ruler over you.
Make the most of each hour of the day
Be loving, gentle, kind and pray
For all of those God sends your way.
Enjoy this moment and in each find delight
Bask in the sunshine and enjoy God's light.
Enjoy each treasure that God will send
For this Moment will not come again.
Thena Cullen Smith

The What Ifs

From time to time they hit me
Like a rock upon my head
I can feel them the moment
That I get up from my bed!

It isn’t that monster from childhood
That brings the “oh no” from my lips
But that dreaded of all grown up fears-
The terrible “What Ifs”.

What if I had done this differently
What if the sky should fall
What if I should have answered my phone
For that last landline call…

What if I had gone to work earlier
What if I had not stopped to complain
What if I had spent more wisely
And not let funds go down the drain…

But today I have determined
To let them bother me no more
I know that God forgives my mistakes
And has good things in store.

So when those “what ifs”
Try to sneak up in my mind today
I just say a little prayer
And send them on their way!
Thena

Funny, I Don't Remember Getting Old...

Looked in the mirror
And what a surprise
A little ole lady
Was starring right into my eyes.
I faced her in the mirror
And spoke in a voice so bold
"I'm sorry, do I know you?
I don't remember getting old..."
She had on my blouse
And she was using my toothpaste
So I thought I must do something
To settle this post haste.
So I brushed her hair
And put lipstick on her face
(Didn't want her to appear
As a person in disarray or disgrace!)
I left the room and looked back
Expecting to see
Some old lady standing there
But she must have left with me!
Thena Cullen Smith

Father God, Please don't let a day go by Without my friends being sure that I care And let me never forget To lift them up to You in prayer

A Prayer for Those Abused

God bless those who are living in fear
 Who cry out for help
And wonder "Does anyone hear?"
 Bless those who live in an abusive home
 With parents or spouse they fear
Please wrap Your arms around them
Let them know that You are near
. We hear about these cases every day
But sometimes we neglect to pray
We ask You now to free each child
Each spouse old or young
Send to them this very day
Someone who can make the pain go away,
 Someone in authority as an answer to our prayer
 Who can bring sweet release and comfort there.
 We know not the names or the places
And haven’t seen their frames or faces
But we know we must do our part
 And pray for those who You place on our heart.
 Amen

A Teen Girl’s Quilt

 She got the quilt as a child
To celebrate her first big girl bed
And sat on it each day to color, play dolls
 And later as she did homework and read.
Her friends sat on it with her
 As they told childhood secrets
 And then shared the joys
 That comes with giggling about
 Those creatures known as boys!
 It was there to lend comfort
When the door had to be slammed
 To show rebellion or disgust
 Or that her feelings she didn’t trust.
 She buried her face in its softness
To stifle laughter when friends slept over
 And parents had called out already
 That she should go to sleep
 Fun and frivolity would keep…
 And to find comfort from her fears
As it gently absorbed the moisture from her tears.
 She took it for granted until the day
 When her sweet friend showed it was wearing away.
To preserve it she hung it on her wall instead
 Of leaving it unprotected on her bed
. And then the night before her wedding day
 Her mom went into give her a good night kiss
And saw this precious grown up miss
Snuggled up once again
Underneath that quilt
That had been such a special friend.
 Thena

I Love Peeps

I love my yellow chickie Peeps
I love the bunnies too
I like them best when they get stale
And let their flavor through
I have them for lunch and dinner
But I share this little fact
I don't eat them for breakfast-
Just as a pre breakfast snack...
Thena

Spiffy Dresser

I got all dressed up
To look my spiffiest
Put on my outfit
That was my niftiest
Pulled on my spanx
To give me a waist
And used new fashion trends
To show my good taste.
Went out the door
Got in my cute little car
To drive off to my meeting
Which wasn’t too far.
As I sat down in my seat,
Put my hand to my hair
Only to find out
I’d left one big pink curler there…
THENA