THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS

Posted on July 17, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

  
Art by Paul Boecher©

It was nothing more than the skeletal remains of a deserted old building.  The facade bore scars on its sun bleached boards. It had become pock marked by the bullets of hail. Remnants of a large bird nest topped the crooked chimney. Windows, soiled by years of lost memories, were now clothed with the silver threads of spider webs, glistening in the light of day. Within the empty walls, you could almost hear voices from the past. Wallpaper barely clung to the mildewed walls. The floors creaked. A few dishes lined the sink- now coated with dust. A broken rocking chair sat at the center of the open space. How many babies had been rocked and comforted in that relic? A tree branch crashed through the roof at some point and now seemed to belong there. The new life, budding from that seemingly dead branch, presented some semblance of hope in the midst of misery. It seemed that the bones were still in place. The foundation was solid. When the sun cast it brilliance on it, I knew this is where I should be.

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As I reach the end of my years, I find I have a lot of good information stored up in this old decrepit mind of mine. If I don't write it all down, it may vanish and no one will have the advantage of my thoughts. This is why this blog exists. I love the Lord, Jesus with all my heart and soul. I know I'm undeserving of all He's done for me, but I also know that His love is beyond my comprehension. I've always wanted to write. I never kept diaries, but tucked my thoughts in my head for future reference. I use them now in creating stories, plays, poetry and my blog. I continue to learn every day. I believe the compilation of our time spent with God will have huge affect on the way we live. I know I'm a sinner and I need a Savior. I have One through Jesus, Christ. My book, "Stages - a memoir," is about the seven stages of life from the perspective of a woman. It addresses all the things girls and women go through in life as they travel it with Jesus, and it is available on Amazon.com.
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8 Responses to THE HOUSE IN THE WOODS

  1. Nancy says:
    July 17, 2015 at 1:18 pm

    Beautiful art. Both the painting and your words.

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    • atimetoshare says:
      July 17, 2015 at 1:30 pm

      Thanks for your encouragement. My husband is the artist. I’m trying something new by adding some words to his paintings – even though they speak for themselves, they also inspire me. Thanks for you comments!

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  2. Wally Fry says:
    July 17, 2015 at 1:33 pm

    Nothing like words and pictures to make a statement. Very nice Kathy

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  3. reubenkerrlostsonsreturning says:
    July 17, 2015 at 3:50 pm

    Beautiful. Really beautiful Kathy. Your words do the picture justice! They compliment each other.

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