Mom did all the cooking
To make sure that we were fed
And asked Grandpa to say the blessing
And in a prayer of thanks he led.
He thanked God for the dinner
Named each item one by one
The kids were nigh to starving
By the time Grandpa was done.
We smiled and nodded through the taters
And grinned a bit about the beans
And approved the thanks for turkey
(The best we had ever seen!)
The kids were a bit antsy
When he began to bless the bread
Hoping that to bless each roll
He would not feel led.
But now when dinner time rolls round
His chair sets beside the table without him
And not a single one of us
Is not thinking about him.
And when Daddy says the blessing
He smiles at us and starts
With the kind of blessing
That was born in Grandpa's heart.
Father, bless the family
That is gathered here
Bless those who are far away
And bless those who are near.
Bless the food that Mom prepared
And bless the children you have given
And bless our dear Grandpa
Who now dines with you in Heaven.
Now, Lord, bless the taters
And bless the lima beans
And bless that big ole roast Mom cooked-
The best I've ever seen.
Bless the food you've given us
And the family too
And fit us for Thy Kingdom, Lord
So that one day we may dwell with you.
Amen
Thena
Saturday, January 28, 2006
A Poem a Day
Mom's Cooking Alert!
The smoke alarm is going off
The firetruck's on our street
No, the house is still intact
But Mom's cooking something good to eat!
It's either something fancy
Or something cooked in grease
Thank goodness, it's the firemen
Instead of the police!
Thena
The smoke alarm is going off
The firetruck's on our street
No, the house is still intact
But Mom's cooking something good to eat!
It's either something fancy
Or something cooked in grease
Thank goodness, it's the firemen
Instead of the police!
Thena
A Poem a Day
The smoke alarm is going off
The firetruck's on our street
No, the house is still intact
But Mom's cooking something good to eat!
Thena
The firetruck's on our street
No, the house is still intact
But Mom's cooking something good to eat!
Thena
Friday, January 27, 2006
For Coffee Lovers
I gt up nd hve my coffee
Be4 I strt my day
Unteel then I'm knot responsible
Four wht I du or say!
But once I've had my coffee
My day will somoothly roll-
I can stop coffee any time
I'm always in control!
Thena
Be4 I strt my day
Unteel then I'm knot responsible
Four wht I du or say!
But once I've had my coffee
My day will somoothly roll-
I can stop coffee any time
I'm always in control!
Thena
Tuesday, January 24, 2006
A Poem a Day
I know we have a date
But it is very late
So my dear, it is my fear
That surely you must wait.
Thena
But it is very late
So my dear, it is my fear
That surely you must wait.
Thena
Saturday, January 21, 2006
Scrapbooking my View of Life
My Mind
I fear my mind is leaving
Don't know where it is going
But yesterday I went to mow the lawn
And realized it was snowing.
I put the dishes in the cupboard
And others into the sink
Then I took out a glass
To get myself a drink.
I realized my mind at sixty
Was not the same as it was at thirty
For the dishes in the sink were clean
And the ones in the cupboard dirty.
I took the dog to the carwash
To get a wash and shine
But didn't stay to get it done
For there was too long a line.
I cleaned and scrubbed the car
Using a new flea shampoo
So that now it looks so lovely
Just as good as when it was new!
I think I'm aging gracefully
I like my life just fine.
The only regret I have--
I really miss my mind!
Thena
Sept 12, 2004
I fear my mind is leaving
Don't know where it is going
But yesterday I went to mow the lawn
And realized it was snowing.
I put the dishes in the cupboard
And others into the sink
Then I took out a glass
To get myself a drink.
I realized my mind at sixty
Was not the same as it was at thirty
For the dishes in the sink were clean
And the ones in the cupboard dirty.
I took the dog to the carwash
To get a wash and shine
But didn't stay to get it done
For there was too long a line.
I cleaned and scrubbed the car
Using a new flea shampoo
So that now it looks so lovely
Just as good as when it was new!
I think I'm aging gracefully
I like my life just fine.
The only regret I have--
I really miss my mind!
Thena
Sept 12, 2004
Friday, January 20, 2006
A Poem a Day
We Are Here....
We are here for you if you need
A shoulder to cry on
An arm to lean on
A leg to stand on
An ear to listen
And a heart that cares.
We are here and we want to share
Anything that is important
Or anything that is hard to bear
We will cry with you when feel as if
Some things just aren't fair.
We are here to share every milestone
And rejoice with you in any accomplishment
And any progress or remissions
As well as to hold you and share your tears
Listen to your sorrows and your fears.
We are here for you no matter what
And here is where we will stay
God sent us here to you
And He will provide the strength to see you through.
Thena
We are here for you if you need
A shoulder to cry on
An arm to lean on
A leg to stand on
An ear to listen
And a heart that cares.
We are here and we want to share
Anything that is important
Or anything that is hard to bear
We will cry with you when feel as if
Some things just aren't fair.
We are here to share every milestone
And rejoice with you in any accomplishment
And any progress or remissions
As well as to hold you and share your tears
Listen to your sorrows and your fears.
We are here for you no matter what
And here is where we will stay
God sent us here to you
And He will provide the strength to see you through.
Thena
Thursday, January 19, 2006
A Poem a Day
Today
I'm going to concentrate
On being happy today
And on brightening the path
Of others who come my way.
I'm going to be kind today
To people I meet and greet
And I won't say anything at all
If I can't say something sweet!
I'm going to be wise today
And learn from those around me
For I know that in my world
Wise people may surround me.
I'm going to be myself
And not pretend or put on airs
But will just try to be a better me
As I attend to my daily affaris.
Thena
I'm going to concentrate
On being happy today
And on brightening the path
Of others who come my way.
I'm going to be kind today
To people I meet and greet
And I won't say anything at all
If I can't say something sweet!
I'm going to be wise today
And learn from those around me
For I know that in my world
Wise people may surround me.
I'm going to be myself
And not pretend or put on airs
But will just try to be a better me
As I attend to my daily affaris.
Thena
Wednesday, January 18, 2006
A Poem a Day
Our Love for You (Downs) (Loss)
We listened as the doctor told us that you had "Downs"
And we had no idea what that would mean to us or you.
We only knew that we had wanted you
and waited for you
and loved you.
We listed to what the neighbors said when they saw you
and how they sympathized with us that you were not "well"
We only knew that we had brought you home
and needed you to be with us
and that we loved you!
We listened to well meaning friends when we lost you
and how it was better because your health had never been quite right...
We only knew that God in Heaven loved you
and wanted you
and was waiting for you
and you were perfect in His sight.
Thena
Our Love for You (Downs)
We listened as the doctor told us that you had "Downs"
And we had no idea what that would mean to us or you.
We only knew that we had wanted you
and waited for you
and loved you.
We listened to what well meaning folks said when they saw you
and how they sympathized with us that you were not "well"
We only knew that we had brought you home
and needed you to be with us
and that we loved you!
We are so grateful to our friends who share our love for you
and who never say how sad that your health will never be quite right...
We only knew that God in Heaven created you
and sent you to us
and loves you
and you are perfect in His sight.
Thena
We listened as the doctor told us that you had "Downs"
And we had no idea what that would mean to us or you.
We only knew that we had wanted you
and waited for you
and loved you.
We listed to what the neighbors said when they saw you
and how they sympathized with us that you were not "well"
We only knew that we had brought you home
and needed you to be with us
and that we loved you!
We listened to well meaning friends when we lost you
and how it was better because your health had never been quite right...
We only knew that God in Heaven loved you
and wanted you
and was waiting for you
and you were perfect in His sight.
Thena
Our Love for You (Downs)
We listened as the doctor told us that you had "Downs"
And we had no idea what that would mean to us or you.
We only knew that we had wanted you
and waited for you
and loved you.
We listened to what well meaning folks said when they saw you
and how they sympathized with us that you were not "well"
We only knew that we had brought you home
and needed you to be with us
and that we loved you!
We are so grateful to our friends who share our love for you
and who never say how sad that your health will never be quite right...
We only knew that God in Heaven created you
and sent you to us
and loves you
and you are perfect in His sight.
Thena
A Poem a Day
Autism, you Said...
You said you had spoken to the doctor
And I could tell by the look on your face
Before another word was spoken
That your heart was broken.
"Autism, " you said in almost a whisper
And I had to look it up online
A definition or explanation
I had to know and had to find.
I didn't know how to comfort you
And stumbled for the right words to say
But I knew that you hurt
With pain that won't go away.
All I could do was hug you
And cry with you
And you accepted the situation with grace
For you knew it was your place.
It was your place as mother to love and nurture
And do what needed to be done
And like every mother
You wanted the best for your little one.
I watched you research and work with others
And I listened to each new thing you learned
And more and more my admiration you earned
As for a cure, a breakthrough you yearned.
You are such an inspiration to me and to others
To all of those fathers and mothers
And even though I hurt so much for you
I know that this you will get through.
I won't say the usual trite things even though
I catch myself in the middle of those trite sayings
As if my heart I am obeying to try to make it ok
By something I can do or say.
I know you don't want sympathy
You don't want to pass out blame
But you want your child to see
Just how wonderful life can be.
You want those little every day things
That most parents take for granted
And I want them for you, my friend
And I will pray for that gift until then.
Thena
You said you had spoken to the doctor
And I could tell by the look on your face
Before another word was spoken
That your heart was broken.
"Autism, " you said in almost a whisper
And I had to look it up online
A definition or explanation
I had to know and had to find.
I didn't know how to comfort you
And stumbled for the right words to say
But I knew that you hurt
With pain that won't go away.
All I could do was hug you
And cry with you
And you accepted the situation with grace
For you knew it was your place.
It was your place as mother to love and nurture
And do what needed to be done
And like every mother
You wanted the best for your little one.
I watched you research and work with others
And I listened to each new thing you learned
And more and more my admiration you earned
As for a cure, a breakthrough you yearned.
You are such an inspiration to me and to others
To all of those fathers and mothers
And even though I hurt so much for you
I know that this you will get through.
I won't say the usual trite things even though
I catch myself in the middle of those trite sayings
As if my heart I am obeying to try to make it ok
By something I can do or say.
I know you don't want sympathy
You don't want to pass out blame
But you want your child to see
Just how wonderful life can be.
You want those little every day things
That most parents take for granted
And I want them for you, my friend
And I will pray for that gift until then.
Thena
A Poem a Day: A Poem a Day
Autism
They said you had autism
And I had no idea what it meant
And was so sad when I couldn't reach you...
How then could I teach you...
About life and love and happiness
And how could I get into that little world
Where you seem to dwell
And how could I make you well?
I do not yet know the answers
But I do know that God above
Sent you to me my precious child
For me to shower you with love.
Thena
When You Changed
We were so happy and excited
And when you were born
We were so delighted!
But soon we notice that you
Were not doing things
That other kids could do.
We love you so much
And we wanted you to be whole
And of your little mind be in control.
But we learned that this is something
That will not suddenly go away
And we must live with it from day to day.
So we teach you, nurture you love you
(oh, how we love you!)
And we pray....
Thena
They said you had autism
And I had no idea what it meant
And was so sad when I couldn't reach you...
How then could I teach you...
About life and love and happiness
And how could I get into that little world
Where you seem to dwell
And how could I make you well?
I do not yet know the answers
But I do know that God above
Sent you to me my precious child
For me to shower you with love.
Thena
When You Changed
We were so happy and excited
And when you were born
We were so delighted!
But soon we notice that you
Were not doing things
That other kids could do.
We love you so much
And we wanted you to be whole
And of your little mind be in control.
But we learned that this is something
That will not suddenly go away
And we must live with it from day to day.
So we teach you, nurture you love you
(oh, how we love you!)
And we pray....
Thena
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
A Poem a Day
We are Family
This is our family
And each one is great
With special talents
And cool family traits.
We all love each other
And each have our share
Of unique little quirks
That give our personailiies flair.
We stick together
In sunshine or rain
"We are family"
Is our refrain.
Thena
This is our family
And each one is great
With special talents
And cool family traits.
We all love each other
And each have our share
Of unique little quirks
That give our personailiies flair.
We stick together
In sunshine or rain
"We are family"
Is our refrain.
Thena
Monday, January 16, 2006
A Poem a Day
I Have This Day
I have this day to smell the roses
And feel the wind against my face
To bask in God's warm sunlight
And to feel my family's sweet embrace.
I have this day to view the ocean
And stand upon the shore
To ponder all the mysteries
That eternity has in store.
I do not take it lightly
And always when I pray
I thank the Lord in Heaven
That I have this day!
And when the day is over
And the sun indeed has set
I thank Him for the morning
That I have not seen as yet.
And if I should rise upon the morrow
And have yet another day
Then it is just another blessing
That the Good Lord sent my way.
Thena Smith
God Gave Me
God gave me a sense of humor
And let me enjoy so much fun
With all of the friends I've made
And all the things I've done.
God blessed me with a family
And friends who mean so much
Who reach out in joy or sorrow
And give my life a special touch.
I have had both tears and laughter
And in hard times I will surrive
Because of all the friends like you
Who help me to succeed and thrive.
I love my life and living it
Brings me joy each day
Joy that not even a bit of illness
Could ever take away.
Thena
Today, Let's...
Let's smile and laugh a bit
Try on clothes and see if they fit
Let's go outside and dance in the rain
And if we fall down, let's get up again!
Let's talk about life
and those we love
Those on the earth
And those in Heaven above.
Let's bake some cookies
And pick out all the chocolate chips
Let's buy big bags of snacks
And eat fattening dips!
let's have fun just being
And living today
And enjoy all the sunshine
That God sends our way!
Thena
I have this day to smell the roses
And feel the wind against my face
To bask in God's warm sunlight
And to feel my family's sweet embrace.
I have this day to view the ocean
And stand upon the shore
To ponder all the mysteries
That eternity has in store.
I do not take it lightly
And always when I pray
I thank the Lord in Heaven
That I have this day!
And when the day is over
And the sun indeed has set
I thank Him for the morning
That I have not seen as yet.
And if I should rise upon the morrow
And have yet another day
Then it is just another blessing
That the Good Lord sent my way.
Thena Smith
God Gave Me
God gave me a sense of humor
And let me enjoy so much fun
With all of the friends I've made
And all the things I've done.
God blessed me with a family
And friends who mean so much
Who reach out in joy or sorrow
And give my life a special touch.
I have had both tears and laughter
And in hard times I will surrive
Because of all the friends like you
Who help me to succeed and thrive.
I love my life and living it
Brings me joy each day
Joy that not even a bit of illness
Could ever take away.
Thena
Today, Let's...
Let's smile and laugh a bit
Try on clothes and see if they fit
Let's go outside and dance in the rain
And if we fall down, let's get up again!
Let's talk about life
and those we love
Those on the earth
And those in Heaven above.
Let's bake some cookies
And pick out all the chocolate chips
Let's buy big bags of snacks
And eat fattening dips!
let's have fun just being
And living today
And enjoy all the sunshine
That God sends our way!
Thena
Wednesday, January 11, 2006
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
A Poem a Day
Getting My Act Together
I've got to get my act together
BeforeI take it on the road
I have so much to think about
That I'm on system overload!
I have to pack my luggage
And get to the airport ahead of time
So that all the security folks
Can go through these bags of mine.
It's hard to be there so early
Sohard to wake up from my sleep
And to start counting hours in line
When I would rather be counting sheep!
But I do it when I travel
In order to abide
By all the rules and regulations
So aircraft they will let me ride!
Thena
I've got to get my act together
BeforeI take it on the road
I have so much to think about
That I'm on system overload!
I have to pack my luggage
And get to the airport ahead of time
So that all the security folks
Can go through these bags of mine.
It's hard to be there so early
Sohard to wake up from my sleep
And to start counting hours in line
When I would rather be counting sheep!
But I do it when I travel
In order to abide
By all the rules and regulations
So aircraft they will let me ride!
Thena
Monday, January 09, 2006
Birthday Verses for Teens
Happy Birthday Daughter
May roses kissed with sunshine
Glistening in the morning's dew
Be only half as wonderful
As the day in store for you!
For you fill our lives with sunshine
In everything you do
And we enjoy the adventure
Of sharing our world with you
You think this day came slowly
But to us the journey was so swift
As we thanked God every day
For His most precious gift.
My heart is always with you
And my arms are open wide
And you will never be too old
To perfectly fit inside!
Thena
Look at You, Daughter (teen)
Look at you daughter
You are a full fledged teen
No longer a child
And not an in between
Oh, my just look at you
You are a young lady completely
Doing wonderful things
So sweetly and uniquely.
But the love in my heart
Will always be the same
With baby, child or teen
Prefacing your name.
And when you are an adult
And go off on your own
Just remember darling daughter
That my heart was your first home.
Thena Smith
May roses kissed with sunshine
Glistening in the morning's dew
Be only half as wonderful
As the day in store for you!
For you fill our lives with sunshine
In everything you do
And we enjoy the adventure
Of sharing our world with you
You think this day came slowly
But to us the journey was so swift
As we thanked God every day
For His most precious gift.
My heart is always with you
And my arms are open wide
And you will never be too old
To perfectly fit inside!
Thena
Look at You, Daughter (teen)
Look at you daughter
You are a full fledged teen
No longer a child
And not an in between
Oh, my just look at you
You are a young lady completely
Doing wonderful things
So sweetly and uniquely.
But the love in my heart
Will always be the same
With baby, child or teen
Prefacing your name.
And when you are an adult
And go off on your own
Just remember darling daughter
That my heart was your first home.
Thena Smith
Birthday Verses for Teens
Happy Birthday Daughter
May roses kissed with sunshine
Glistening in the morning's dew
Be only half as wonderful As the day in store for you!
For you fill our lives with sunshine
In everything you do
And we enjoy the adventure
Of sharing our world with you
You think this day came slowly
But to us the journey was so swift
As we thanked God every day
For His most precious gift.
My heart is always with you
And my arms are open wide
And you will never be too old
To perfectly fit inside!
Thena
May roses kissed with sunshine
Glistening in the morning's dew
Be only half as wonderful As the day in store for you!
For you fill our lives with sunshine
In everything you do
And we enjoy the adventure
Of sharing our world with you
You think this day came slowly
But to us the journey was so swift
As we thanked God every day
For His most precious gift.
My heart is always with you
And my arms are open wide
And you will never be too old
To perfectly fit inside!
Thena
Kissed by Angels
Look at the smile
On your sweet little face
Are you being held
In an angels embrace?
You're so fresh from Heaven
That we don't want to miss
A single sweet moment
Or memory like this.
They say when a baby
Smiles while asleep
She's not dreaming of teddy bears
And not counting sheep...
But that angels in Heaven
This sweet baby miss
And lean over from their stations
To give baby a kiss.
Thena
Look at the smile
On your sweet little face
Are you being held
In an angels embrace?
You're so fresh from Heaven
That we don't want to miss
A single sweet moment
Or memory like this.
They say when a baby
Smiles while asleep
She's not dreaming of teddy bears
And not counting sheep...
But that angels in Heaven
This sweet baby miss
And lean over from their stations
To give baby a kiss.
Thena
Sunday, January 08, 2006
The Window
The Window
My window opens up
To a wonderful sight
Sunshine in the morning
And twinkling stars at night.
My window is rarely closed
Even when I go to sleep
For if I awaken in the night
At the moon I love to peek.
They say the eyes of a person
Are like a window too
Lighting up the soul
For other folks to view.
Thena
My window opens up
To a wonderful sight
Sunshine in the morning
And twinkling stars at night.
My window is rarely closed
Even when I go to sleep
For if I awaken in the night
At the moon I love to peek.
They say the eyes of a person
Are like a window too
Lighting up the soul
For other folks to view.
Thena
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