Only thru the Blood Of Jesus

Amid Your Loss By: Maxine M. Sudden death!! Does anything else bring a greater shock to our hearts & mind? Be it a loved one, neighbor, friend or acquaintance…all are affected we find Life plummets downward as horror, astonishment & disbelief are combined How can we possibly cope? How can we handle this dreadful blow? Questions flood our very soul…WHY?! How can we ever know? Where can we turn? Where is comfort? It’s impossible not to let our grief show We learn from our youth that death exists…but a fact we try to ignore Assuming it only happens to the elderly, but what does life have in store For we are helpless to INTERVENE when death closes that door For the young, this may be the 1st unexpected death they experience…frightening to the core As we grow older, most have borne this burden before But it never gets EASIER…we never want to go down that road any more Friends & neighbors all “pitch in” to care for immediate family

FREE!! Available to All By: Maxine M. NOTHING catches our attention like a big sign that says “FREE” A crowd will quickly gather…is that something I can use? Let me see Because obtaining something “without cost” brings a feeling of glee Free samples, free lessons, free tickets to the big game tonight Free puppies, free kittens…these will bring a child such delight The free beauty of a summer sunset…what an awesome sight A gardener usually announces FREE zucchini by summer’s end Mail order catalogues often promote FREE Shipping on the items they send And it doesn’t COST anything to cheerfully greet strangers, neighbors or friend There’s the free air we breathe, free advice for what that’s worth…you decide Now, to some free things, CAUTION & SCRUTINY need to be applied Like teaching children NEVER from strangers accept a free ride! A promise of a free lunch is extended IF you sit and listen to a sales pitch But be WARY of anyth

Blest Are The Care Givers By: Maxine M. We all are assigned tasks in life…to go through life without a “cross” is rare The troubles, trials & burdens of others we’re encouraged to share But it’s a very heavy load “Care Givers” are given to bear To have another depend on YOU for all THEIR needs every day Drains mortal strength…reminds us we’re only made of clay We love the one we care for, but still tomorrow seems dreary and gray It involves long stressful days and even sleepless, interrupted nights When minds fill with self-doubt… “Am I equal to this task? Am I doing everything right?” Why, for ACCEPTANCE of this situation, must I daily fight? What does the near and long term future hold in store? Will I somehow be required to give even more? Or will life just go in circles…like trying to row with only one oar Friends & family all do what they can to keep life on an upbeat note Please accept their offers of love & he