Saturday, July 24, 2010

Sweet Tea and Petit Fours

Snow-white hair,
                   soft eyes.
It wasn't what they said,
                   but how they said it.
When they spoke I thought of doves.

Perhaps the years have taught them to recognize a mother's broken heart.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Captured

 
verse one
I don't understand Your faithfulness
What do You see in me?
I'm no one of significance
Your love's a mystery
I don't know why You chose me
But I'm glad You did
Just because You love me
You died
So I might live
 
chorus
I am covered by Your holiness
Adorned with purity
I am a new creation
Your love has captured me
 
verse two
You tell me I'm accepted
Completely reconciled
Though I've nothing but myself to give
With me You're satisfied
I don't know why You chose me
But I'm glad You did
Just because You love me
You died
So I could live
 
chorus
I am covered by Your holiness
Adorned with purity
I am a new creation
Your love has captured me
 
verse three
Your devotion is amazing
My own sweet faithful friend
Why did You want to bless me
With love that never ends
I don't know why You chose me
But I'm glad You did
Just because You love me
You died
So now I live
 
end
I am covered by Your holiness
Adorned with purity
I am a new creation
Your love has captured me
 
When You look my way
Your beloved
Is who You see
 
Amazing Love
You've captured me

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

A "Whipped Cream on Top" List

1. Cotton Sheets
2. Watching my little girl paint her nails
3. The smell of coffee
4. Carousels
5. The smile I get when I greet my teen son by flinging my arms out and parroting Mrs. Doubtfire's "Helloooo!"
6. Hugs from friend I haven't seen in a while
7. Baking bread
8. Holding hands with my husband
9. Giving a gift to someone for no reason at all
10. Kittens

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Red Shoes

First, there was the bad news about my husband's wrist injury. It wasn't healing as fast as it should. That meant at least a few more weeks of light duty which equals less pay. The same day we received this notification, my son got a letter in the mail about his tuition. No financial aid. A few more unexpected medical bills rounded out the week. I have been, as I posted on facebook, "So stressed my toes are tense." My solution? Retail Therapy.


After I had pursued the offerings of purses and jewelry at one of my favorite stores, I turned my attentions toward creating at least one ensemble around black pants I recently acquired via the Target Daily Deal. I found a couple of tops that would work, but still was not satisfied. I headed to the shoe department. I tried on many pairs of shoes but when my poor little tense toes slipped into some unbelievably comfortable slides, I knew I had found my match. The only thing is, they were red. Then it hit me. I have never owned a pair of red shoes. So, of course, I immediately took them to the register and bought them.


Me and my toes feel much better now.

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Shades of Grace

sunday morning
sunday evening
and
wednesday night

a small Bible
with
a picture of Jesus
holding a lamb

a flowered easter dress
with
a square neck
trimmed in lace

hands washing dishes
and
folding stacks of clean clothes
while she sang

verses one
two
and
four