Fall is Almost Here

Katie's artwork

Autumn has almost arrived, and I love this season - the nip in the air, the falling leaves from the trees. I wrote this poem for Katie one fall a few years ago. It is a true story about something special that happened...

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The Dancing Leaf

Missing my angel more than usual
Aching with a despondency
That could not be eased
I walked and walked
Hoping that I would reach
The destination
Of peace
I sat down under a tree
It was hot for autumn
No wind stirred
Wiping a tear from my eye
I looked up
And noticed a little golden leaf
Suspended in mid-air
Twirling, dipping, spinning
Around and around
The golden leaf danced
Up it rose as if trying to find its way
Back home to the branch
From which it fell
Then down again
Twirling, dipping, spinning
Around and around
The golden leaf danced
I watched, mesmerized
Then I smiled
Looked up and said
Thank you for the visit

for Katie by mom
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If You Believe

Beautiful Katie, age 3 1/2

Many people have asked this question: "How do you go on?" My answer: "How do I not?"

"Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right." – Max Lucado

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