ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©
Paul T. Boecher always said he was born in the wrong century. His heart belonged to wilderness exploration and culture. His talent as an artist would’ve been perfect for the 1800 journeys that spread across a brand-new country. He loved studying nature and the glory of God’s creation, which would’ve led to a collection of sketches and watercolor paintings. Though simple renderings, they became a story of sorts. A man with a beautiful mind, a faithful soul, an artist who loved nature.
A simple time when days were filled with elementary things,
Like gathering wood and breathing air and songs that nature brings,
Enjoying all the scenes of life within our earthly pale,
And leaving all the cares behind when life starts growing stale,
To start each day with wonderment, instead of fear and care,
To feel the hand of God near you, His closeness there to share,
To simply think of quiet things and not be self absorbed,
To turn your troubles to the Lord, you’ll surely be restored,
That simple place is in your heart, a place where Jesus dwells,
A place of calm and comfort too, and all our fears dispels.
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It’s so natural for all of us to romanticize things of the past. I am, in no manner, being critical of that tendency. When you think about it, we’ve had time to consider all the good things the past placed before us, the bad stuff pales in the larger picture. However, knowing that that dynamic existed in the past, we should expect romantic things to come. But what do we do? We worry about uncertainty. We construct worse case scenarios about events that haven’t even happened. We’re living in a time now where uncertainty is a powerful force disrupting our emotional and mental health. He promised us that He’d be with us always. That sound like a promise we can take to the bank.
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You certainly have that right, Each generation has something has the ability to make things better that weren’t in the past. He can also change what’s going on right now or in the future. God remains steadfast in all generations. That too can be considered as a fulfilled promise we can take to the bank. The fact that he remains the same day by day, we can certainly put our confidence in His wisdom. Thanks for your additional comments.
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Thank you, Mama K, for sharing the heart and passion of Paul. Recently I watched a series depicting Westward expansion; which is part of the wonderment and fascination I’ll always have, too. I understand Paul so much. His love for nature and life is evident in his gift—just as in your words. Thank God for the promise of eternity with him. Sending so much love and prayers daily. ❤️🙏
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Thank you. You are so right about him. Paul, the outdoorsman, hunter, survivalist, interpretive naturalist, the searcher for knowledge, the artist, friend , brother and brother in law? Father, grandfather & Great-grandfather, dear husband, child of God, adventurer, entrepreneur and so much more, is evident in what he put into his art. Special man indeed.
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❣️❣️❣️❣️🩷🩷🩷🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Beautiful description!
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What a beautiful tribute, Kathy! These are such special pieces of art. Jokingly, my husband says that I am living in the right century because I never could have made it without air conditioning here in the South. 🙂
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I’m with you. I have asthma and air conditioning is vital
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Time finds a refuge in which to stand still, never encouraged to hurry and leave. Paul’s sketches open a window into the rich culture of America’s native people. Kathy, your poetry reminds us to embrace these treasured moments.
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I’m glad you are enjoying this series intended to honor Paul’s memory.😊
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Every post deepens my appreciation for each fiber of our Creator’s vision. Thank you so much Kathy.
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