Happy Birthday My Darling Husband

I can not give you diamonds, I can not give you fame,
I can not give you money, or other material things,
All I have to offer is my love undying and true,
A respect for who you are, & unconditionally always loving you.

You've been my rock in landslides, my umbrella in the rains,
You've been my saving grace to many times to explain.
You're heart is far too large for others to comprehend,
yet my darling I look into your eyes and see it is a Godsend.

And here it is your birthday, and nothing do I hold
nothing to hand you in the morning that in a store is sold.
But my darling I have for you a love that none can touch,
A respect, admiration, and adoration,I know it might not seem like much.

However from my heart I send,
a Happy Birthday to my best friend,
My dearest husband oh so precious to me,
for nothing can ever end the love I have for thee.

We aren't materialistic, nor do we need,
therefore the Lord has blessed us indeed,
given a second chance to be together could be,
HIS birthday present to us both you see.

For his light shines from within you,
it is so evident too,
that you and I were MEANT to be,
together forever a precious gift you see,
for so many never find, that perfect one to be with,
We have been heaven kissed.

I wish you happy birthday my dear,
I wish joy and peace, forever near,
I wish you many years upon this earth with me,
and together one day in heaven to be.

God bless you my dearest husband, and Happy Birthday too
no one can come close to the bond I will always have with you!

Your countrygirl forever,
Happy Birthday darling husband, Happy Birthday!





ctrygirl 9 25 09 (pic our own ctry road to home)

Living in the NOW

The NOW is here and waiting to be discovered,
how often we forage ahead and often hover;
over the past the future or problems at hand
instead of facing that promised land
of the NOW< THE HERE< the present blessings
that we have been lessening
by not appreciating the moment we're given
and forgetting that NOW is what we are livin'.

Did we plant flowers today instead of weeds?
Did we help another who may be in need?
Have we noticed the sunrise or the sunset?
Do we smile at strangers we never have met?
Or do we go about in a state of self absorption
doling out misery, depression, and contortion
of the moment at hand, as seen through OUR eyes
and forgetting those with which we reside
and their well being and the imprint we leave,
each time we diminish what has been achieved?

Think right now on the imprint you leave
each time you face someone in need
or perhaps just an acquaintance you frequent often
did you plant them a flower garden?
Or leave them with a field full of weeds
Where they must work to remove the tarry you leave?

Be positive in your outlook today,
and realize that the light shines on you in every way,
no matter how it FEELS or what you may perceive,
the LIGHT at the end of the tunnel sees!

Sees how you are facing the day,
and what to others you do and say,
remember to keep your face toward the sun,
and face the raindrops with a sense of fun,
for the storm is never to great or the tunnel too dark
but instead the Lord has left his mark
upon this great land and upon your heart too,
so don't waste what great things you can do.

No matter how beaten or how down you may feel,
remember there's a hand in yours...and it's REAL!

Keep that glass half full today
and tomorrow you will see a better day.
Stay open to the goodness within you,
that you often may not even realize is true.
But all of God's children have sparks of light,
that guide us all through even the darkest of nights.

God bless you and keep you!

Live in the NOW,
for there is nothing else to uncover anyhow!

ctrygirl 9-24-09 (pic publicdomain)

The Night.......

"Night, the beloved. Night, when words fade and things come alive. When the destructive analysis of day is done, and all that is truly important becomes whole and sound again. When man reassembles his fragmentary self and grows with the calm of a tree."
This quote was sent to me by the gooddog who inspires and sends quotes to keep us focused on the here and now...this particular one spoke VOLUMES to me, I LOVE the silence of the night, the reaching, yawning shadows of the trees highlighted by moonlight, the sounds of dew gently falling upon the field grasses that grow tall enough to reach my knees, the scurrying in the foliage of night creatures quite surprised by my presence; and yet on their nightly mission unknown to humans. Night when all is still and we have the opportunity to BE QUIET AND LISTEN AND KNOW>>>>

KNOW that we are not alone, that there is so much beauty in this world that often goes overlooked because televisions are on inside and people are not exposed to the beauty the darkness can hold amongst the woods and places far from the city where even the light pollution can not penetrate.

Oh get out and enjoy the beauty, notice the milkyway spilled ever so perfectly over your head, capture a glimpse of the north star, the constellations, the creatures of the night that meander about, the scent of a dampening soil beneath your feet and crispness of the scent of the woods! I just had to share this quote he sent me....it is VERY ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ctrygirl
pictaken while 4wh at night
quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

THANK YOU for no greater Love than from those who ran INTO the horror to help their fellow human

"Greater Love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends" John 15:13 KJV
This picture consists of 18,000 SOLDIERS making up the outline of the statue of liberty, done at Camp Dodge in Iowa.
Only a reminder that the American Spirit is LIVING and WELL...no matter the dissention that seems rampid in our country right now, United we ARE and if if if divided yes, we WILL fall
...for just like this picture, one out of line, one out of place or missing and the picture wouldn't be complete.
We are ALL a part of this great nation, accept one another's differences, allow disagreement and agree to disagree....love thy neighbor, yes it may be hard at times...nearly insurmountable at times....but DO IT, love them if nothing else for the diversity from your ideas, standards, or preferences....love them for they are created by the same maker.
And one of his commands is to LOVE THY NEIGHBOR!

I originally posted this to thank the veterans, young, old, deployed, state side, active or inactive....I love you and what you stand for, keep up the vigilance, keep the faith, for there are so many of us whose voices are oft lost in the distance, the dark, or the misconceptions portrayed by so many that I fear the message isn't ever clear enough...THANK YOU FOR MY FREEDOM AND PROTECTING ME AND MY FAMILY>
AND THE FIRST RESPONDERS AT 9-11 THANK YOU FOR SHOWING THE GREATEST OF GOD"S GOODNESS IN HUMANS>
FOR THOSE STILL MOURNING A LOVED ONE, I PRAY FOR YOUR COMFORT AND EASE OF YOUR HEART>

LET US NEVER EVER FORGET
< YET CARRY A 9-12 MENTALITY OF UNITY LOYALTY FREEDOM AND MOST IMPORTANT RECIPIENTS OF GOD"S BLESSINGS!

a simple ctrygirl, so proud of her vets!
SEMPER FI DADDY< SEMPER FI!
pic from public domain

From the core of nature I feel his presence

“[A song of ascents.] I lift up my eyes to the hills— where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
Psalm 121:1-2

I feel him with me each time I venture out amongst the deciduous woods that surround me. He is with me at all times for his promise is always TRUTH: "I will never leave you NOR forsake you". After the week that I have had, I thank the Lord for being with me all the way, everyday, every moment of every day and forever I praise his name. Thank you Lord for getting me through the tough times and for the blessings that you have so abundantly bestowed upon me and my family. Keep your guiding hand hovering over us dear Lord.....keep us wrapped in your angel's wings. Amen