A Different Kind of Thanksgiving Day

Of course, every year is different, such a variety,

    but it’s always nice, when our family we see.

Of course, count our blessings, we name them each one,

    and we are so grateful for what the LORD has done.

Of course, so many uncertainties every day, 

    so that’s why we remember to pray ! 

Of course, this has been another election year,

    such bad attitudes in the U.S. can bring fear.

Of course, that COVID stuff with so many dying,

    probably you, too, know some family that’s crying.

Of course, government, socialism, and hate

    spoils any happy day clear up to this date. 

Of course, our future we really care about,

    our time to die is unknown, so should we pout ? 

Of course, we went to Sunday School — a good start,

    learned John 3:16, accepted Jesus into our heart. 

Of course, we’ve grown up and it’s time to review,

    read the Bible more, confess sins, pray to God, too. 

Of course, we can give our thanks at any time !

    Stuff you and I write might not always rhyme !   

by Elaine Hardt ©2020

We Wish YOU Happy Memories

We wish you happy memories

       of yesterday and last week -- 

all the way back to your childhood:  

        things to remember you now seek.

Yes, those years when you were home,

growing up in your family —

being cared for, provided for,

so many things to do and see.

Gradually you made your choices; 

challenging you to use your brain.

Thankful that was a lot of fun,

but everything wasn’t plain.

Grownups were around to help,

but they were so bossy, too —

You gave a feeble little smile,

paid attention what to do.

You tried to figure everything ! 

You learned to do the best you could.

Then, going to school at first 

following directions was good. 

Life kept coming, day after day,

And your parents prayed for you;

It turned out good to BE GOOD;

so that’s what you learned to do ! 

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by Elaine Hardt ©2020

NOW: Consider Your Possibilities

    Appreciate lessons you have learned, 

        Relatives you remember,

    Help from family as you were growing up.

        Mama would smile, “You’re doing good.”

    Dad nodded his head, “You’re doing better.” 

    Good memories have been helpful,

        Other memories were challenging. 

    Which direction to go now ?

        That’s something to pray about; yes ?

    Many decisions to make . . .  some today . . . 

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by Elaine Hardt ©2020

 

Don't Be Discouraged . . . . : )

by Elaine Hardt ©2020

Improving . . . More and More, and More !

       Improving . . . . what a nice word.  When someone says that TO YOU is that a compliment ?

        Or, is that their challenge to YOU and also to those who are there ? 

        To help more of us to focus on this idea, this challenge,  I've combined some other short pieces of writing to make Booklet #119.  And I named that "Improving, More & More & More."  It's 12 pages long.....hopefully it will encourage people.  Of course, we give these away for free.  Look up that category on this home page.     + + + 

by Elaine Hardt ©2020