Aug
16
2022

The Doll Bed

Posted in Family Life | 2 Comments

I was at a thrift shop in the land of Amish buggies.
I had donated quite a bit of clothes and household things.
I always like to go inside to see what treasures I can find.
Old pottery, dishes, and items tucked away on a back shelf that no one seems to see.

As I was walking around the antique section, I saw it on the floor.
It reminded me of something my husband made for our second daughter.
He used his woodworking skills to make each a special gift made from his hand.
Handmade by Dad, with the year it was given, was usually burned onto the bottom.

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Aug
12
2022

The Gift In A Plastic Bag

Posted in Worship | 2 Comments

We all prepared for our family beach vacation.
We were coming from various homes and locations.
It was about a seven hour drive for most of us.
The drive is never my favorite part of the trip, but once I’m there, I’m fine.

We left around 8:30 in the morning.
Stopping for lunch and a gas fill up, we thought we would arrive by 4:30.
We always get pizza the first night.
I unpack and then go grocery shopping to fill up the cabinets and refrigerator.

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Aug
9
2022

A Shattering Of Glass

I was getting ready to have two friends over for brunch.
I got up and decided not to walk that morning.
I had cooking and baking to do, which I thoroughly enjoy.
I was still in my pajamas, knowing that I would dress after I finished everything.

I was listening to a podcast as I worked.
I looked at the clock and saw that I had forty-five minutes before my friends arrived.
Satisfaction.
Much was accomplished by not going on my walk.

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Jul
5
2022

This is the time of year I take a 6 week hiatus. This is the time of year that I set aside for rest and refreshment. This is family time, vacation time, and a time to be still.  God willing, a new Whisper will be published on Tuesday, August 9. Prayerfully, God will show me new things during […]

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Jul
1
2022

The Conversation

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This poem was originally published in May, 2019.
The thoughts are still necessary to ponder.

Us:
We have our own agenda, Lord.
It’s very plain to see.
You can change it anytime.
You can do it instantly.

We think that our to-do list,
Is the most important thing.
You possess the veto power,
For You are Lord and King.

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Jun
28
2022

The Doorbell

Posted in Faith | 2 Comments

My husband installed a doorbell on our laundry room door.
It sounds different from our main doorbell.
The different sound is quite helpful, since I know which door needs to be answered.
The interesting part of the newest doorbell is the fact that it has a camera.

That fact that it has a camera intrigues my husband.
However, I like another feature of the doorbell so much more.
Whenever motion is detected, the sound of wind chimes can be heard on our phones.
The detected motion is helpful when a package is delivered at either of our front doors.

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Jun
24
2022

Birdsong

Posted in Salvation | 4 Comments

The mother of my daughter-in-love came to visit.
She was driving from the South up to New England.
She was stopping along the way to visit with family.
She wanted to stop at our home as well.

I was so delighted that she wanted to visit.
You must stay over, I texted back.
The invitation was welcome because of all the driving she was doing.
The invitation was sincere, since a long conversation over a cup of tea was long overdue.

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Jun
21
2022

Misdirected Package

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I was waiting for the package.
I received an email telling me that the package had shipped.
I received another email telling me the package would be late.
The package never came.

I kept checking the tracking number.
The package was stalled.
It did indeed ship.
It was not delivered.

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Jun
17
2022

A Conversation On The Front Step

My three-year-old granddaughter sat on the front step with her Mommy.
I knew that her little newborn sister was close by.
I pictured her baby sister in the carrier against her Mommy’s chest.
It was a pretty day and they were taking advantage of being outside.

Across the street, new houses are being built.
Apparently, this was wonderful entertainment for a three-year-old.
Her Mommy took a video and sent it to all of us.
My granddaughter was talking as she watched the construction.

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Jun
14
2022

Motion Detector

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We were away for the weekend.
We were visiting our son and daughter-in-love in Virginia.
It is always wonderful to worship at their church while we are there.
It is always so nice to eat meals together and have long talks.

My husband likes to help each of our children with things around their house.
Being very handy, he encourages them to “make a list.”
There may be a few things that need attention requiring tools my husband has in his workshop.
He loaded the tools he needed in the back of his pickup truck.

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