Just a Daisy in the Meadow

“The poor and needy seek water,

but there is none,

their tongues fail for thirst.

I the Lord will hear them;

I the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

I will open rivers in desolate heights,

and fountains in the midst of the valleys ;

I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land spring of water . . . ” Isaiah 41:17,18

Oh, Lord, today I am so needy . . . help me focus on what I can do for others, to brighten their day . . .

(and so this came to my mind . . . now don’t you wish, you’d let me know that you read my ramblings . . . I do hope though that those of you that I did mention and don’t come here very often will “happen” upon this post . . . cause you have blessed my heart . . . )

This is kinda random . . . nothing alphabetical about it . . . and I didn’t mean to leave anyone out . . . this brain can only remember so much . . . and much of it is full of “baby fuzz”

Marie . . . you will always have a special place in my heart . . . I remember going over to your house and watching you put the finishing touches to a wonderful supper, playing with cousins and just being in your home . . . and I too grieve with you in your sorrow . . .

Angela – you are a sweet little mama, not letting those storms in your life make you bitter, but allowing God to transform it into something beautiful . . . .

Carrie, you will always be a favorite cousin . . . we’d use “Stewarts path” through he cornfield to get to your place . . .remember the times of playing “house” and jumping off the roof of you guy’s shed . . . You are a wonderful fun\lovin’ mom!

Dear Aunt Elva . . . always getting teased . . . another link to the past loved ones gone on before, I love your pictures of the olden days when we cousins were little, God knew we’d get much enjoyment out of those . . . take courage and live on . . .

Dear Cheryl . . . we go way back of course, to the days of pigtails and Sunday school . . . old friends are the BEST . . .you cheer me, by just being you, flexible and so comfortable to be around and share one’s heart with!

And oh, Krista, what can I say . . . it was hard to “give you up” to Lonnie and in those latter years, you watched me “drift” away . . . You were the first one of our class to become a mother and the adjustments of all that . . . you are a friend though the thick and the thin . . .

Juanita . . . you who have closely watched and cheered these years of my mothering . . . your hugs and prayers and smiles are precious . . . may God grant you, your own family . . .

Judi . . . from the very first your songs ministered to me there in the Four Seasons cabin, your dedication to the Lord and long hours of prayer on behalf of others . . . you’ve often brightened and lightened my load just by caring . . . thank- you for being a shoulder I can cry on . . .

Aunt Frances . . . stories of Pop and Grandmother you pass on to us youngsters . . . love and care for us your nieces and nephews, cards and phone calls . . .

Aunt Mollie . . . Early morning walks and talks on our dirt road . . . your flowerbed bank blooming each summer . . .

Aunt Edith . . . letters in the mail, handwritten

Lez . . . such a faithful reader and commenter . . . words and “company” do cheer a body so . . .

Dorene . . . whenever we sing the song “Come to Bible School” pictures of your dad and my Summer Bible school days flood my memory . . . I have a basket woven by your mom . . . have you picked up that talent . . . you are a blessing, allowing God to use your hands and heart for some little needy one\ones

Elaine . . . experiencing once again that word full of joy and dread, pregnancy . . . God bless you, my sister . . .

Cretora . . . I love your openness and honesty . . . I love reading from ladies in my season of life who have their hands full and homeschool, you cheer me girl . . .

Wilson . . . remember . . . . remember now your Creator, in the days of your youth and manhood, . . . remember our water fights (chickenwater and mudpuddle water . . .) ah, you were a fun guy . . .

Matthew . . . (I can’t get used to calling you Matt) I remember those schooldays and watching you struggle against the odds, praying for your dad . . . keep up the fight

Richard . . . I remember you as such a young and innocent boy . . . now with many questions and doubts . . . God doesn’t change . . .

Julie . . . from bear paws to youth group to Faith Builders . . . oh yeah . . .you are one of the most friendly, hospitable people I know . . .

Cheryl Y – I thank you for being a friend to my sis . . . a woman of God

Heidi . . . what a joy you are to me . . . filling the place as best you can of my long ago friends and acquaintances who live somewhere far away in another state that I can’t see often enough . . .

Cheryl W – It’s a joy to have many friends whether you’ve met them or not . . . God’s blessings on your life and day, today!

Martha F. – thanks for opening up and writing . . . I love your smiles and chuckles, your zest for life . . .

Sylvia H. – a special admiration for contacting me, a stranger and sharing a bit of yourself

Donna K – Such a gentle, gracious lady . . . you remind me of a special aunt of mine . . . I remember your times of sharing with the “bakery crew” . . . your an example to follow . . .

Aunt Donna – so creative . . . and brave raising all those boys and homeschooling them yourself . . .my “hat’s off to you”!

Cheryl T. – an encourager . . . willing to go out of your way to pray and minister to others

Dorcas S. – filling many a day with laughter and humor, as I follow along and read the episodes of your life. I appreciated the writing class this past fall . . .

Barb K. – a “new” friend, sharing in the joys and trials of mothering . . . reveling together in the enjoyment of Ladies Retreats each year . . . thanks for caring and praying . . .

Nettie – Seeing God at work in and around your life is an inspiration and challenge to “Let God” reach in deeper in my life . . .

Carolyn – through the years, you have been persistent on reaching out to me and keeping in contact . . . you are a gal after my own heart . . .

Joy – you are your name, joy . . . and David, you are strong in spirit . . . Weldon, you take after them both . . . Trenton, patient and enduring, Dawnita – full of joy and smiles

Ginny – yeah just to know that you are also walking down the path of number six, trying to keep all “them ducks in a row”, is a lift to me . . . Blessings my friend . . .

Monica – God does have a plan . . . He has a purpose for your life . . . You are a BRIGTHT light for him!!! It made me cry to see you and your sisters reach out and minister to the young moms in your church fellowship . . .

Rachel Z – just knowing that I am not alone, that others go through these baby days with much need of strength and wisdom( and God sees them though) . . . is sweet to the soul . . .

Kristina – Shall we go camping again . . . in the valley . . . in the rain what fun memories with you and your family . . . I am blessed to know you . . .

Aunt Doris Jean – what a dear, entertaining my school children on your vacations up here . . . cheerful as the summer is green when there’s plenty of rain!

Aunt Jeannie – a welcomer to this in-law . . . thanks for accepting me into your family

Dianne – a rememberer of birthdays . . . tangible greetings from the old-fashioned mail-box

Carita – a jewel of a young lady . . . you will make a wonderful wife and mother . . .

Michelle B. – a lover of children, one who stands up for Jesus bravely amidst family and friends, one who welcomed me warmly when I moved to this community . . .

Michelle F. – you truely are an inspiration to me to keep on training, and loving, and growing . . .

Sharon – my sisters old classmate and now my friend and “neighbor” It’s a joy to visit with you and see you . . . a taste of home You are a blessing . . .

Deborah – mother of many little ones, God bless you REAL good, someday maybe we can meet again

Deb – you are a special joy in that you were brave enough to let me know that you’re “out there” It’s fun to have some of the same friends as my older sister

Naomi – day in and day out, you care for your children . . . that does not go unnoticed . . .

Kaylouann – you joy and thrive on fixing food, some of us need encouragement in that, thanks for letting us see into your life, and for being our friend . . .

Lavonne – Enjoying each moment of being a mom . . . such tender loving care!

And of course a few words to my Honey . . . You are a listener . . . one who walks with me . . . always takes my calls and makes me feel loved . . . you cheer me on in stormy weather, and try to hold the umbrella over me to keep out the worst . . . I love you . . .

And to you all, . . .my friends . . . I thank – you . . . you have inspired and encouraged me in one way or another just by being you . . .

God bless you!!! . . . and may He brighten your day and lighten your load . . . – Aimee

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