My Friend

It’s been a while! A very special friend this week lost her life! I had just talked to her last week we both had the flu. But Wednesday she went to be with our Lord. I miss her so. I want to pickup the phone and give her a call. My dear friend Katherine thank you for being a part of our lives.

Sweating the little things

It is time to stop sweating the little things. Look at the big picture. I may not be as well as I wish I was, but I still have my thoughts, I still can do most things for myself. I consider myself blessed to be able to wake up this morning with joy and love in my heart for people I don’t even know. I was raised right, to respect others, to love with all my heart, that hugs are always better than a hand shake. That smiling through the pain will make my day and your day be even better. Then there is the weather, okay it may rain today with the highs in the 70’s and tomorrow cold at 34 with a chance of sleet. But at least I can enjoy the fact that I can feel the change in the temp and weather, when there are others that does not know what is going on around them. I guess to round it all up Life could be worse than what we think. I am thankful what I have, you see there is always someone that needs a little more than me! Thank you Lord for all I have, my family, my friends, my church, my neighbors, and the love you have placed in my heart! Everyone have a wonderful day! Go with God and be blessed!

For Granted

As I sat in the back yard listening to the birds singing their songs of praise and glory the sun was beginning to shine behind the puffy white clouds, with a peek of blue skies. I stopped and reflect on the glories around me that God has painted on a canvas that could have been blank feeling the blessings of knowing that I am a child of God and He is with me no matter what I may be facing in my life. For that moment I was lost in the beauty and my pain faded for that time. I am so thankful for the love I have within my belief and my family that pushes me through the hard and painful days. I can not explain in mere words what my days are like I smile and keep going. Through the illnesses that I have faced I have lost dear friends, but yet I have gained others that have lifted me up in their prayers and faith that keeps me going day after day. I would never wish this on anyone. I had a wonderful job, went where I wanted to go, when I want to go, worked in my yard and did many things I enjoyed, but that all changed. It seems as if it was overnight, but it was creeping up on me and I just didn’t see it. So I guess with all this I have told you, do not take you life for granted, it can change before you know it. Be thankful for who you are and what you have around you! It could be gone tomorrow! Love your family with all your heart, take time to glorify God, for He will never leave you. Mercies to you my friends! Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor

Dear Father

Dear Father, I can only see the beauty in the landscapes that others post for I am physically not able to see them for myself. But oh what beauty there is to see. I am blessed beyond compare to know that you still care. I have found myself not talking to you as much as I should and I am sorry for that. Lord you have given so much to my family and me all these years. It is has been hard to see for I was blind for a while with sadness and grief. I know that your miracles are still in the works, I am thankful for the answering of prayers and mercies that you have given unconditionally. I want to thank you for your son that made the ultimate price. And of course the Holy Spirit that was left here to comfort us in our time of uncertainty. I want to walk closer to you every step I take, please hold my hand and know I love you until I see you on that blessed day! Your loving Daughter, Melanie

Crazy Life!

Time seems to pass us by before you know it. We have moved my Daddy has Alzheimer's and I have been in and out of doctor offices. The love of my life has made it through colon cancer and is doing well. I Thank God for yet another day. I am going to get back to blogging once again.

A Cup of Coffee!

Waking up watching the sun rise just over the tree line. Sitting here with a cup of Joe and listening to the birds chirping as if to say good morning. The house is quite, nothing is stirring this early and it is the best time of the day. The pain will come as the sun rises and I have learned to push forward into the passing day. I try not to complain I know my family is getting tired of hearing it. Cause I am tired of saying it myself. I still know my Jesus Christ can heal me and I am continuing in Faith that the healing will come. So please pray with me that the pain will ease, The seizers will go away for a brighter today.

YESTERDAY

As I am standing in the morning dew watching the sun coming up over the tree line, I feel the love of family and friends. Sometimes things don’t go as we plan, but seeing a new day dawning brings new plans and promises that we may have never imagined. I hear the birds chirping in the trees and feeling a since of happiness in their voices as they sing. I remember that God sees the sparrow as it falls I know he is watching me. You may think I am crazy, but I miss working day after day. You never know what your life will be until things change drastically. I was always healthy and working my job and taking special care of my home and family. But when you have to give it up and step into a different world you look back to the way it was. I pray that the days ahead will bring me new strength, new life and brand new promises to myself. I remind myself that tomorrow will be another day. So with this said, never look upon yesterday always look ahead. You can not change what was, but you can make what is to come the best days ever. Love your family with all your heart, make your friends feel that they are important to you, let Christ shine within your soul that you can be a light to those that are in the darkness. So you can take this little poem and do as you will. But I hope, pray and have faith that it will help you through your years. Written By: Melanie Howard Taylor