ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©
What started as a single seed reclining in the earth,
Is now a giant masterpiece with monetary worth,
The time it took to grow this tree encompassed many years,
It suffered many bruises and witnessed many tears,
Some of its limbs were withered, while others brandished life,
Its trunk was strong as iron, yet endured all kinds of strife,
As winds defiled and bent its frame, it seemed that he was lost,
Its roots exposed, its spine now bent from cold and bitter frost,
Still it survived and grew some more and pierced right through the clouds,
Its life went on and does today, evading death’s dark shrouds,
We like that tree continue through life’s discouraging path,
We place our hope in worldly things and we receive God’s wrath,
But when we put our hope in Him our life will never end,
And it will be much greater than our minds can comprehend,
The growth that we experience throughout our earthly days,
Will never reach comparison to what His love purveys,
We lift our eyes to heaven and know what waits beyond,
To see the face of Jesus and know He will respond.
I always enjoy spending a moment or two with your words Kathy. They go so well with Paul’s artwork. It is amazing the parallels that we witness between our lives and God’s creation. May our Lord continue to bless both of you.
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Thank you so much for your kindness. We work pretty good as a team. We’ll be married for 55 years in September of this year. We have grown into one entity over time. Thanks to God who has led us both.
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Congratulations on your loving marriage, blessed by God.
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Thank you so much😍
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Thank you, Kathy. This is another beautiful outpouring of the Lord’s Spirit through you and Paul. Blessings as you continue to receive and share what He gives.
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Thanks so much for your constant encouragement. We sometimes wonder if we’re just chasing the wind. Glad to hear some are benefiting❤️
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