I have recently become extremely aware of the laws of God and how powerful they are and the benefits of obeying them. Whenever I see the situations that people get themselves into or the hardships or unpleasantries that people are experiencing I wish they understood God’s laws. They are very simple to follow but reap extraordinary benefits.
Unfortunately, in the world today we are being taught the opposite. That’s the problem today we aren’t taking advantage of His laws. It’s like fighting against His law of gravity. When we do that we get unpredictable results but when we follow it or use it to our advantage we reap the benefits.
This afternoon I was thinking of my Dad when I remembered a special time we used to spend together. My father worked very hard and very long hours. The only time we saw him was at dinnertime then he would return to work often coming home after us children went to bed. But there were occasions when he came home early. My brothers would gang up on him to join them in the backyard for some game of sports: baseball, basketball or tossing a football. However, there were the rare occasions when he was extremely tired after a rough day and just wanted to relax. Those were my special times.
He would sit on the couch just to catch his breath and unwind from the day before getting the strength to go outside to be with his children. When I was small I would crawl up on the couch and cuddle next to him neither one of us saying a word. Then I would get down and run into the kitchen to get him something cold to drink from the refrigerator if my Mom hadn’t brought him something then carefully without spilling take it to him. I’m sure whatever I brought him might not have been exactly what he wanted to drink that night but it didn’t matter since it came with love from his daughter.
Then I would run back to the kitchen to ask permission from my mother to go into their closet to get my Dad’s slippers. Us children were not allowed in our parent’s bedroom or allowed to disturb them if they were in there unless the house was on fire so it was a big deal being allowed access if only to get his slippers. I felt honored to be allowed to enter ‘the forbidden room’.
Then I would return to the living room taking off my Dad’s shoes, rub his feet and place a slipper on each foot. Then back on the couch next to him. He had such a huge smile each time I did this. Then he would put his arm around me with a little hug. “I love you Daddy.” I would tell him. “I love you too Anne,” he would reply. Then we just sat there enjoying each other’s company without saying a word.
Thinking of it reminded me of Jesus washing His disciple’s feet. Not that I am Jesus or anything, but I was serving my father those nights in appreciation for everything he did for us. I didn’t ask for anything in return other than his love.
Our heavenly Father is the same. He doesn’t ask for much from us other than for us to love Him. We can do this by serving His children on earth with love and kindness and spend some quiet time with Him thanking Him for the many blessings He grants us each day. It takes so little effort to please our Father in heaven but the rewards are amazing when we do.
By offering kindness and love to others we often receive it back when we least expect it touching our hearts. Isn’t that what life is really all about? I believe that is what each one of us ultimately desires out of life; to be loved and to be shown some respect and kindness. When we fail to do this on a regular basis the world goes awry. People become frustrated, angry, and resentful. It is the result of us not showing respect to others or to God. We get what we give out. It’s just a simple rule of God.
When we don’t appreciate our jobs, our co-workers, our customers, then we hate our jobs and our jobs are not kind to us. But when we are grateful for each of these then our jobs become rewarding and satisfying.
The same applies to anything in life. From the store clerks that frustrate us, to our siblings or parents. It’s simply that we don’t appreciate them that we feel the way we do. They are just human’s trying to get through this life the best way they know how to. When we show them respect and appreciation they return the gesture to us. If they don’t then God will find someone instead to return the favor.
If you aren’t satisfied with an area of your life, try showing a little kindness, appreciation and love for someone other than yourself on a regular basis. You will be surprised how your world will change for the better.
Monday, July 1, 2013
Friday, June 28, 2013
The Role of a Lifetime
This morning I was still thinking about last night’s episode of Burn Notice and the events that went on, marveling at the brilliant people who have made this show such a great success with so many of us on the edge of our seat each Thursday night and endless thinking about the show.
I sent a tweet to Jeffrey Donovan wondering if he ever was as excited as we are waiting for the next episode, in his case for the next day to get to work to find out what would happen next.
I thought how exciting it would be to be Jeffrey Donovan having the opportunity to play Michael Westen. If I were playing a character in that series I would be very excited waiting to go to work each day just to play my character.
Then it hit me, I am playing a character but in real life. God has giving me the character of Anne. Like Jeff, each day I’m not sure what the day will bring. Ultimately in the end we both know it will all work out, maybe not the way we would like it, but it will work out.
As with Jeff, his role as Michael Westen is planned and so is mine. God knows what is in my future. He is making preparations for me to enjoy each day as long as I follow His script and listen to His direction. I am perfect for my role as Anne since God created me for that very purpose.
If I go out and play my role anyway I want to, it is almost guaranteed to not end well.
The writers on Burn Notice know the ultimate goal they want to accomplish. They want the show to be a success leaving the viewers satisfied and wanting more so they plan it carefully. To the writers, I imagine Burn Notice is their baby. They have become attached to it and have a vested interest in its success.
God does the same for us. He has planned our future knowing exactly what will make us the most satisfied and happy if we only trust in Him. He is our Father, and we are His children. As with any father, God wants the very best for His children. He has a vested interest in us as our Father. He wants us to be successful too.
Unlike the writers of Burn Notice who will eventually move on to other projects, God will never leave us unless we leave Him. He will always be there for us for eternity. Even when someone wants to end our life, we will always be with God for eternity enjoying far more than we could ever imagine.
Just think about that for a moment…eternity. That is forever, not just a season, not just a series of seasons but FOREVER.
If we remain excited, enthusiastic and focused on what God has recommended for living our lives we too can look forward to each day and what comes with it. Even the twists and turns, the ups and downs can be exciting since we know that God has it all worked out in advance for it to turn out successful for us. All we need to do is play out each scene according to his Word, listening for His direction then just enjoy every minute of it. Even the tribulations we can turn around to our advantage with His guidance.
In other words, we are playing the role of a lifetime. It was created just for us. It really is on the seat entertainment each day with love, joy, laughter, excitement, and anticipation.
Now go out and enjoy the ride, excited to see what comes next and how God will play it out!
I sent a tweet to Jeffrey Donovan wondering if he ever was as excited as we are waiting for the next episode, in his case for the next day to get to work to find out what would happen next.
I thought how exciting it would be to be Jeffrey Donovan having the opportunity to play Michael Westen. If I were playing a character in that series I would be very excited waiting to go to work each day just to play my character.
Then it hit me, I am playing a character but in real life. God has giving me the character of Anne. Like Jeff, each day I’m not sure what the day will bring. Ultimately in the end we both know it will all work out, maybe not the way we would like it, but it will work out.
As with Jeff, his role as Michael Westen is planned and so is mine. God knows what is in my future. He is making preparations for me to enjoy each day as long as I follow His script and listen to His direction. I am perfect for my role as Anne since God created me for that very purpose.
If I go out and play my role anyway I want to, it is almost guaranteed to not end well.
The writers on Burn Notice know the ultimate goal they want to accomplish. They want the show to be a success leaving the viewers satisfied and wanting more so they plan it carefully. To the writers, I imagine Burn Notice is their baby. They have become attached to it and have a vested interest in its success.
God does the same for us. He has planned our future knowing exactly what will make us the most satisfied and happy if we only trust in Him. He is our Father, and we are His children. As with any father, God wants the very best for His children. He has a vested interest in us as our Father. He wants us to be successful too.
Unlike the writers of Burn Notice who will eventually move on to other projects, God will never leave us unless we leave Him. He will always be there for us for eternity. Even when someone wants to end our life, we will always be with God for eternity enjoying far more than we could ever imagine.
Just think about that for a moment…eternity. That is forever, not just a season, not just a series of seasons but FOREVER.
If we remain excited, enthusiastic and focused on what God has recommended for living our lives we too can look forward to each day and what comes with it. Even the twists and turns, the ups and downs can be exciting since we know that God has it all worked out in advance for it to turn out successful for us. All we need to do is play out each scene according to his Word, listening for His direction then just enjoy every minute of it. Even the tribulations we can turn around to our advantage with His guidance.
In other words, we are playing the role of a lifetime. It was created just for us. It really is on the seat entertainment each day with love, joy, laughter, excitement, and anticipation.
Now go out and enjoy the ride, excited to see what comes next and how God will play it out!
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
A Brighter Future
This morning in prayer I was instantly reminded what an awesome future God has in store for me with multiple projects to replace the loss of Burn Notice. Many of these projects had been planned before RA hit my joints thinking that they would sit idle until I became well again and others are a result from the show.
Even though I am still hopeful that a miracle will occur and Burn Notice will be renewed, I realize that at some point the show will end, as everything in life eventually does. I am extremely grateful that God brought Burn Notice to fruition for so many of us to come to love if not just to be enjoyed. This TV series not only made many people extremely wealthy monetarily, provided jobs for hundreds of people, benefited many Florida communities, but many us throughout the world have become exceeding blessed in so many ways. It is awesome how a simple idea (dream) when pursued can change the world.
Burn Notice has been a miracle that came into my life six years ago and as a result my life will never be the same. Not only have there been valuable lessons to be learned with each new episode, but the entire experience of becoming very involved with the show has transformed my life. The show has giving me new views on life, giving me a reason to pursue areas of my life that needed improvement, made me want to tackle new adventures without fear, as well as to search for answers to life.
There are numerous things that I am very grateful and thankful for because of the show. The main one is that I have become closer to God than any other point of my life. This didn’t just happen overnight, it has been a gradual process which has resulted in an overwhelming amount of blessings in my life.
It started by being very thankful that I was at the right place at the right time to see the promo of this new show being aired on USA Network and thankful every year that it returned. This thankfulness has extended into every aspect of my life.
I was very exciting after seeing the promo, especially since the show was a new concept never before developed and it also was starting in the summer. A summer TV show was a surprise for me since I mainly watched the main network shows rather than those on cable. Each week I eagerly waited for the next episode to be shown. At the end of that summer I became extremely disappointed that I had to wait an entire year for it to return the following summer but now I had something in my life to look forward to. I was addicted to my first TV show and had fallen in love with Michael Westen and Jeffrey Donovan. I had a new reason and a purpose in my life.
As a result I received the next greatest gift of all, I learned to take my eyes off from myself and focus on something else. At the time my life seemed in shambles. I had been dealing with a disease that was attacking my body with my hopes and dreams of the future being destroyed along with it. The show not only gave me hope for the future but when I focused on the show I didn’t feel the extreme pain that was throughout my body.
Also, my depression was gone. I learned a valuable lesson that depression cannot exist when you are thankful and when you take your eyes off from yourself by putting your attention on something that is positive and pleasant.
After falling in love with Michael Westen and Jeffrey Donovan. I started daydreaming about what it would be like being Fi. As a result of those daydreams I am now writing two books. Then I decided to become a person that both Michael Westen and Jeffrey Donovan would like to be with. The thought of being Fi and that I might be someone admired by Mr. Donovan caused me to smile most of the time. These ideas brought such happiness into my life and helped me deal with additional tragedies I was experiencing.
I was married to another wonderful man at the time not realizing the marriage was coming to an end. Because of my new goals and attitude I was able to get through the divorce still smiling even though extremely sad. I had met my future husband just shortly before. This new attitude and pleasant personality attracted him to me and as a result of a tragic loss I am now blessed with an even happier marriage with a new perspective which will give this marriage a much better chance of surviving.
There are thousands of other reasons I am grateful to the show and God for, but they all lead back to discovering the laws that God has established to enable each of us to live a happy life. Tribulations will still occur which are also a part of life but now I know that they are small things in the grand scope of life. The blessings that surround us each and every minute of the day exceed any of our problems.
By removing self-pity, being thankful in all things, remaining hopeful, and recognizing all of the amazing gifts that God gives us each day we all can lead an exciting, awesome, happy life with a brighter future.
Even though I am still hopeful that a miracle will occur and Burn Notice will be renewed, I realize that at some point the show will end, as everything in life eventually does. I am extremely grateful that God brought Burn Notice to fruition for so many of us to come to love if not just to be enjoyed. This TV series not only made many people extremely wealthy monetarily, provided jobs for hundreds of people, benefited many Florida communities, but many us throughout the world have become exceeding blessed in so many ways. It is awesome how a simple idea (dream) when pursued can change the world.
Burn Notice has been a miracle that came into my life six years ago and as a result my life will never be the same. Not only have there been valuable lessons to be learned with each new episode, but the entire experience of becoming very involved with the show has transformed my life. The show has giving me new views on life, giving me a reason to pursue areas of my life that needed improvement, made me want to tackle new adventures without fear, as well as to search for answers to life.
There are numerous things that I am very grateful and thankful for because of the show. The main one is that I have become closer to God than any other point of my life. This didn’t just happen overnight, it has been a gradual process which has resulted in an overwhelming amount of blessings in my life.
It started by being very thankful that I was at the right place at the right time to see the promo of this new show being aired on USA Network and thankful every year that it returned. This thankfulness has extended into every aspect of my life.
I was very exciting after seeing the promo, especially since the show was a new concept never before developed and it also was starting in the summer. A summer TV show was a surprise for me since I mainly watched the main network shows rather than those on cable. Each week I eagerly waited for the next episode to be shown. At the end of that summer I became extremely disappointed that I had to wait an entire year for it to return the following summer but now I had something in my life to look forward to. I was addicted to my first TV show and had fallen in love with Michael Westen and Jeffrey Donovan. I had a new reason and a purpose in my life.
As a result I received the next greatest gift of all, I learned to take my eyes off from myself and focus on something else. At the time my life seemed in shambles. I had been dealing with a disease that was attacking my body with my hopes and dreams of the future being destroyed along with it. The show not only gave me hope for the future but when I focused on the show I didn’t feel the extreme pain that was throughout my body.
Also, my depression was gone. I learned a valuable lesson that depression cannot exist when you are thankful and when you take your eyes off from yourself by putting your attention on something that is positive and pleasant.
After falling in love with Michael Westen and Jeffrey Donovan. I started daydreaming about what it would be like being Fi. As a result of those daydreams I am now writing two books. Then I decided to become a person that both Michael Westen and Jeffrey Donovan would like to be with. The thought of being Fi and that I might be someone admired by Mr. Donovan caused me to smile most of the time. These ideas brought such happiness into my life and helped me deal with additional tragedies I was experiencing.
I was married to another wonderful man at the time not realizing the marriage was coming to an end. Because of my new goals and attitude I was able to get through the divorce still smiling even though extremely sad. I had met my future husband just shortly before. This new attitude and pleasant personality attracted him to me and as a result of a tragic loss I am now blessed with an even happier marriage with a new perspective which will give this marriage a much better chance of surviving.
There are thousands of other reasons I am grateful to the show and God for, but they all lead back to discovering the laws that God has established to enable each of us to live a happy life. Tribulations will still occur which are also a part of life but now I know that they are small things in the grand scope of life. The blessings that surround us each and every minute of the day exceed any of our problems.
By removing self-pity, being thankful in all things, remaining hopeful, and recognizing all of the amazing gifts that God gives us each day we all can lead an exciting, awesome, happy life with a brighter future.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
I Love My Life
I love my life. It wasn’t always this way. There was a time in my life that I hated every moment. It’s hard to believe, but it’s true.
Through a series of events my eyes were opened to the cruelty of this world and that dreams and wishes often do not come true.
Even though I put the cruelty that had happened to me in the past refusing to be a victim and instead becoming the victor, those events changed me. I was no longer a happy little girl instead I became sad and fearful which became worse when I reached adulthood as more events came my way.
To deal with each new event I started to expect the worse out of life so that I would never be hurt or disappointed. I didn’t realize it at the time that we get what we expect out of life. Since I expected the worse that is exactly what I received each and every day. When I didn’t think things could get any worse they did...at least in my mind.
You see I was looking at life wrong. Our thoughts and words are powerful. They can destroy us and those around us, or they can bring great joy and happiness. It’s our choice.
I never realized that it was my choice to be happy. I was relying on outside sources; events, people, things, to make me happy. When we do that, we will always be disappointed.
St. Paul said ‘I have learned to be content with whatever I have, in any and all circumstances.’ Wow, those are powerful words!!!
I used to think that if I was content with my circumstance then I would be stuck there. God would think I was content and therefore not bless me with what I wanted out of life. I was wrong, that is the thinking of man, not God. God will not give us more if we are not thankful and content with what he has already blessed us with. God doesn’t respond to temper tantrums like some parents do with their children. Also, God will never give us that which we are not equipped or prepared to handle at the moment. Often we need to grow and mature to receive the blessings he has in store for us.
God knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows what will bring us the most happiness. Often we desire something only to go out on our own and get it resulting in regret years later.
Unfortunately for me, it took losing everything I held dear to realize that. I have such regret now since I wasn’t content with everything in my life back then. Granted I was grateful but not content, my gratefulness wasn’t sincere. As a result this allowed Satan to enter my thoughts which destroyed my life at that time.
Today I choose to be happy every day and I am content with my life. It isn’t always easy, therefore I have to recognize when the Devil puts those old evil thoughts back in my head that I need to chase him away.
I have given my life over to God. He will make things right for me and get me through the rough patches. God loves me more than anyone in this world ever could. He wants to bless me and wants me to be happy. I try to appreciate everyone and everything. I notice the smallest blessings now and as a result I am happier than I have ever been.
We as humans mess up our own lives more than anyone else ever could by reliving the past, with unrealistic expectations for our present circumstance, and by the words we say.
Today I remain positive, grateful, thankful and hold no unforgiveness no matter what comes my way. I do not allow anger, bitterness, resentment to take over my thoughts.
Today I am at peace, I am happy...and I am content.
Through a series of events my eyes were opened to the cruelty of this world and that dreams and wishes often do not come true.
Even though I put the cruelty that had happened to me in the past refusing to be a victim and instead becoming the victor, those events changed me. I was no longer a happy little girl instead I became sad and fearful which became worse when I reached adulthood as more events came my way.
To deal with each new event I started to expect the worse out of life so that I would never be hurt or disappointed. I didn’t realize it at the time that we get what we expect out of life. Since I expected the worse that is exactly what I received each and every day. When I didn’t think things could get any worse they did...at least in my mind.
You see I was looking at life wrong. Our thoughts and words are powerful. They can destroy us and those around us, or they can bring great joy and happiness. It’s our choice.
I never realized that it was my choice to be happy. I was relying on outside sources; events, people, things, to make me happy. When we do that, we will always be disappointed.
St. Paul said ‘I have learned to be content with whatever I have, in any and all circumstances.’ Wow, those are powerful words!!!
I used to think that if I was content with my circumstance then I would be stuck there. God would think I was content and therefore not bless me with what I wanted out of life. I was wrong, that is the thinking of man, not God. God will not give us more if we are not thankful and content with what he has already blessed us with. God doesn’t respond to temper tantrums like some parents do with their children. Also, God will never give us that which we are not equipped or prepared to handle at the moment. Often we need to grow and mature to receive the blessings he has in store for us.
God knows us better than we know ourselves. He knows what will bring us the most happiness. Often we desire something only to go out on our own and get it resulting in regret years later.
Unfortunately for me, it took losing everything I held dear to realize that. I have such regret now since I wasn’t content with everything in my life back then. Granted I was grateful but not content, my gratefulness wasn’t sincere. As a result this allowed Satan to enter my thoughts which destroyed my life at that time.
Today I choose to be happy every day and I am content with my life. It isn’t always easy, therefore I have to recognize when the Devil puts those old evil thoughts back in my head that I need to chase him away.
I have given my life over to God. He will make things right for me and get me through the rough patches. God loves me more than anyone in this world ever could. He wants to bless me and wants me to be happy. I try to appreciate everyone and everything. I notice the smallest blessings now and as a result I am happier than I have ever been.
We as humans mess up our own lives more than anyone else ever could by reliving the past, with unrealistic expectations for our present circumstance, and by the words we say.
Today I remain positive, grateful, thankful and hold no unforgiveness no matter what comes my way. I do not allow anger, bitterness, resentment to take over my thoughts.
Today I am at peace, I am happy...and I am content.
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Unconditional Friendship
I find it sad in today’s society that people do not know or have experienced unconditional friendship or unconditional love. It has become a very selfish, self-centered world. It’s all about them as if the world revolved around them. They will abandon or desert you if you ruffle their feathers or respond in an unacceptable manner even though you have no idea what happened or what you did wrong, Or even if you do recognize the problem the other person often will never forgive you.
I cannot think of a person who I have liked or loved that I now dislike or hate. I have been blessed beyond measure by the ability to accept people as they are without any expectations. The people who I have loved, I still love. Those who I liked, I still like; it never changes.
They have hurt my feelings, made mean or cruel comments, walked away from our friendship, taken advantage of me, talked behind my back or spread false rumors about me. Still after all of that I still like them. Granted, I do not trust them as I once did, but I still can be friends with them if they choose and if they don’t I still think fondly of them years after they have left my life.
It is so sad that other people don’t feel the same way or experience the joy I have with so many people. A true friend is a rare commodity.
There will always be people in and out of our lives. During the active times we can learn and enjoy knowing them. Often they have much to teach us or even help us grow. When the season of our friendship has turned to winter they will be gone or we need to leave. But if we leave, we should leave on friendly terms.
So dear reader, the next time you get angry with someone or disappointed, think first before reacting. We don't know what is going on in their lives. It is harsh for us to judge what we do not know, or make assumptions that are untrue, or have unrealistic expectation that the other person is incapable of living up to.
We are all on a path through life and each of us is at a different point. Sometimes we are ahead of them in maturity and need to wait until they catch up and other times it is the other way around. Sometimes we take detours and other times they do and we have to wait until we are on the correct path once again.
God brings people into our lives to bless us. You have the choice to accept the blessing or throw it away. The choice is up to you.
I cannot think of a person who I have liked or loved that I now dislike or hate. I have been blessed beyond measure by the ability to accept people as they are without any expectations. The people who I have loved, I still love. Those who I liked, I still like; it never changes.
They have hurt my feelings, made mean or cruel comments, walked away from our friendship, taken advantage of me, talked behind my back or spread false rumors about me. Still after all of that I still like them. Granted, I do not trust them as I once did, but I still can be friends with them if they choose and if they don’t I still think fondly of them years after they have left my life.
It is so sad that other people don’t feel the same way or experience the joy I have with so many people. A true friend is a rare commodity.
There will always be people in and out of our lives. During the active times we can learn and enjoy knowing them. Often they have much to teach us or even help us grow. When the season of our friendship has turned to winter they will be gone or we need to leave. But if we leave, we should leave on friendly terms.
So dear reader, the next time you get angry with someone or disappointed, think first before reacting. We don't know what is going on in their lives. It is harsh for us to judge what we do not know, or make assumptions that are untrue, or have unrealistic expectation that the other person is incapable of living up to.
We are all on a path through life and each of us is at a different point. Sometimes we are ahead of them in maturity and need to wait until they catch up and other times it is the other way around. Sometimes we take detours and other times they do and we have to wait until we are on the correct path once again.
God brings people into our lives to bless us. You have the choice to accept the blessing or throw it away. The choice is up to you.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Cats in the Cradle
This is another moving reminder of how important it is to spend time with those we love.
Cats In The Cradle
By: Harry Chapin
My child arrived just the other day
He came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
And he was talkin' 'fore I knew it, and as he grew
He'd say "I'm gonna be like you dad
You know I'm gonna be like you"
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home dad?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then
My son turned ten just the other day
He said, "Thanks for the ball, Dad, come on let's play
Can you teach me to throw", I said "Not today
I got a lot to do", he said, "That's ok"
And he walked away but his smile never dimmed
And said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah
You know I'm gonna be like him"
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then
Well, he came home from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say
"Son, I'm proud of you, can you sit for a while?"
He shook his head and said with a smile
"What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys
See you later, can I have them please?"
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then
I've long since retired, my son's moved away
I called him up just the other day
I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind"
He said, "I'd love to, Dad, if I can find the time
You see my new job's a hassle and kids have the flu
But it's sure nice talking to you, Dad
It's been sure nice talking to you"
And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me
He'd grown up just like me
My boy was just like me
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then
By: Harry Chapin
My child arrived just the other day
He came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
And he was talkin' 'fore I knew it, and as he grew
He'd say "I'm gonna be like you dad
You know I'm gonna be like you"
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home dad?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then
My son turned ten just the other day
He said, "Thanks for the ball, Dad, come on let's play
Can you teach me to throw", I said "Not today
I got a lot to do", he said, "That's ok"
And he walked away but his smile never dimmed
And said, "I'm gonna be like him, yeah
You know I'm gonna be like him"
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then
Well, he came home from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say
"Son, I'm proud of you, can you sit for a while?"
He shook his head and said with a smile
"What I'd really like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys
See you later, can I have them please?"
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then
I've long since retired, my son's moved away
I called him up just the other day
I said, "I'd like to see you if you don't mind"
He said, "I'd love to, Dad, if I can find the time
You see my new job's a hassle and kids have the flu
But it's sure nice talking to you, Dad
It's been sure nice talking to you"
And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me
He'd grown up just like me
My boy was just like me
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man on the moon
When you comin' home son?
I don't know when, but we'll get together then son
You know we'll have a good time then
To My Grown-Up Son
This morning I received a tweet ‘No matter how busy a person is, if they really care, they'll always find time for you.’ which brought many thoughts to mind.
In this hurried world we often neglect the people who matter the most to us: our spouse, children, parents, siblings or friends.
In the end, it doesn’t matter if we have a clean house, everything is in its place, we have new clothes, or the latest technology gadget. What matters most is the time we spend with those we love and are close to.
If we are too busy to share intimate moments with our spouse we may lose them, or lose the closeness we once shared. Or if we don’t spend time with our children they will find something or someone to replace the attention they are lacking.
Many years ago I was at a conference where the speaker read a poem. I went home found the poem and placed it on my refrigerator so that I wouldn’t forget those close to me. Over the years it became old and worn out and I put it away. Today I was reminded of that poem from the tweet so I would like to share it will you. I hope it blesses you as much as it blessed me so many years ago. Warning it will create a tear or two.
In this hurried world we often neglect the people who matter the most to us: our spouse, children, parents, siblings or friends.
In the end, it doesn’t matter if we have a clean house, everything is in its place, we have new clothes, or the latest technology gadget. What matters most is the time we spend with those we love and are close to.
If we are too busy to share intimate moments with our spouse we may lose them, or lose the closeness we once shared. Or if we don’t spend time with our children they will find something or someone to replace the attention they are lacking.
Many years ago I was at a conference where the speaker read a poem. I went home found the poem and placed it on my refrigerator so that I wouldn’t forget those close to me. Over the years it became old and worn out and I put it away. Today I was reminded of that poem from the tweet so I would like to share it will you. I hope it blesses you as much as it blessed me so many years ago. Warning it will create a tear or two.
To My Grown-Up Son
By Alice E. Chase – 1975
My Hands were busy through the day;
I didn’t have much time to play
The little games you asked me to.
I didn’t have much time for you.
I’d Wash your clothes, I’d sew and cook,
But when you’d bring your picture book
And ask me please to share your fun
I’d say: "A little later, son."
I’d tuck you in all safe at night
and hear your prayers, turn out the lights,
Then tip toe softly to the door...
I wish I’d stayed a minute more.
For life is short, the years rush past...
A little boy grows up so fast.
No longer is he at your side
His precious secrets to confide.
The picture books are put away,
There are no longer games to play,
No good-night kiss,
No prayers to hear...
That all belongs to yesteryear
My hands, once busy, now are still,
The days are long and hard to fill,
I wish I could go back and do
The little things you asked me to.
By Alice E. Chase – 1975
My Hands were busy through the day;
I didn’t have much time to play
The little games you asked me to.
I didn’t have much time for you.
I’d Wash your clothes, I’d sew and cook,
But when you’d bring your picture book
And ask me please to share your fun
I’d say: "A little later, son."
I’d tuck you in all safe at night
and hear your prayers, turn out the lights,
Then tip toe softly to the door...
I wish I’d stayed a minute more.
For life is short, the years rush past...
A little boy grows up so fast.
No longer is he at your side
His precious secrets to confide.
The picture books are put away,
There are no longer games to play,
No good-night kiss,
No prayers to hear...
That all belongs to yesteryear
My hands, once busy, now are still,
The days are long and hard to fill,
I wish I could go back and do
The little things you asked me to.
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