ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©

There’s still a lot of art to go through before I’ve completed the task. My grandchildren will help me catalogue everything and eventually will inherit much of the work. Paul felt it would be the only legacy he could leave them. He left far more than a collection of paintings, drawings, notes and sketch books. He was a true servant of God. He loved the Lord and wanted others to know about His grace. The above pastel depicts a quiet, peaceful valley which beckons us to look further. The softness of pastel gives a feeling of comfort and a sense of unconditional love. May your day be filled with those things. Carry them forward through the new year and your life will be changed.

A tender shepherd walked this earth with love within his touch,

His words could calm the troubled sheep, His hands led them through much.

He chased away the predators,  He brought them safely home.

He often searched for hours for the one who liked to roam.

He nurtured and He led them to pastures lush and green,

He sometimes pushed and prodded, through perils yet unseen.

His rod and staff protected – His love would see them through,

For they were His possession – He did what He must do.

He found the purest water to quench their endless thirst,

A clean and living water that always put them first.

This great and perfect shepherd still leads us every day.

His life He gave – became the sheep – He took our sins away.

No price can compensate Him.  He dwells among us still.

He leads our souls to heaven.  He guides us with His will.