ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©
This painting has nothing to do with sailing, but I thought it might bring some sunshine on this rainy day. Summer has turned quickly into autumn and there may still be a few days to enjoy the beautiful masterpiece God creates for our pleasure. I’ve been thinking a lot about the seasons of life lately. Maybe because they seem to move so quickly. Days turn into weeks and weeks into months and life goes on. It has been almost ten months since Paul entered his heavenly home. The effects of grief have been slow in coming, but my mind is racing with thoughts of him. I am blessed with a network of amazing family and friends, but when it comes right down to it, God is my refuge and strength in all trials and difficulties. I ask that He be with me as I carry on with that confidence
One final day to set the sails, to glide o’er waters still,
Feel the cold, sharp wind in your face, a final lap until,
The cold autumn winds blow stiffly then, as water turns to ice,
Chill in the air messes your hair, one more ride would be nice,
Turbulent wind churns the water, stirring up giant waves,
Capsizing might be an option, when sailing on such days,
Instead, you enjoy the rapture, sit back – enjoy the ride,
In a few months you’ll hibernate, and spend your time inside.
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God’s paintbrush, indeed! The fall colors are just beautiful this year. That’s a great poem. Well done, Kathy. 🙂
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Thanks IB. Trying to get back in the groove. Feeling like God is telling me to act my age.
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I hear you! I’m not very good at it either, but getting some rest is a Divine act. Jesus rested up, went to the mountains alone to pray, took a nap in a boat! I’ve always enjoyed that, “He maketh me to lie down….”
Sending you a big hug. 🙂
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Oh, Mama K…I can’t tell you how happy I am to “see” you. I was worried as I couldn’t find you in my Reader. I was going to email and here you are.
I can’t imagine the waves of grief in the 10 months. My heart hurts for your loss.
I feel blessed to have known him only through you. And you continue to honor him.
Even more how you honor God and walk out your faith knowing that God alone is your refuge.
The seasons are changing and the painting is an example of things I’m starting to see. It won’t be long until I hibernate and expect to bloom at the appropriate season as willed by God.
There’s not a day I don’t pray or think of you. I love you dearly. Thank you for being an example to me of how to walk in faith with the indwelling of our Heavenly Father.
♥️❤️💚🙏🥰🤗
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I have been away for a while. I was admitted to the hospital last Monday with pneumonia. Since I have COPD they felt it best for me to stay. I was released on Thursday and am recovering. You are also in my thoughts and prayers. I think of you every day. God has this, as Paul used to say.
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I’m so sorry for you were there and sick, Mama. I’m happy to hear you are recovering.
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Thank you for praying and I will continue praying always for you. Paul’s words are true!♥️🙏♥️
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AMEN SIS 🙏🏻 GOD IS SOO GOOD AND MERCIFUL 🙏🏻🤲🏻👑💜🇮🇱💙🎗️🕎✝️🇺🇸❤️
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