From the Heart
Louise Gibson
Embrace the Promise
When we wake up in the morning,
there is promise in the air.
We don’t know what the day will bring,
but the expectancy is there.
The time to be happy is now-
We have this day to explore.
Everyday is a special occasion-
What are you waiting for?
My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord;
in the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up.
Psalm 5:3
None are as old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.
Henry David Thoreau
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
“Winning Against Worry”
You can win the battle and live victoriously-
Worry is an unhealthy vice that attacks you and me.
“Worry is an old man with bended head-
carrying a load of feathers that he thinks is lead.”
Anxiety is ultimately foolish because it concerns that which isn’t-
it deals with the “what if” and “could be”
As long as we entertain the “worst case scenario”
We guarantee our own misery.
At the moment, I feel like David.
A smile has replaced a frown-
I am standing on the promises of God, my Savior-
'WORRY, you are going DOWN!!!"
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
MASTER’S CAT
It is no secret that I love cats-
They make a most loyal friend.
So, needles to say
When I read a story that touches my heart.
My enthusiasm has no end.
English novelist, Charles Dickens
Was a great fan of dogs and birds,
But cats were banned from his home.
Much to his chagrin, all that changed
When his daughter was given a kitten as a gift
That had free rein to roam.
The cat was christened William,
Which was a source of mirth-
William became “Williamina”
Shortly after giving birth!
The feline family was to “stay in the kitchen”
“In a box (can you BELIEVE?)”
Well, needless to say, THAT didn’t happen-
Williamina had other plans “up her sleeve”
One by one she carried her kittens into the study-
But naturally they couldn’t stay!
They were ordered “back to the kitchen”-
Determined, Williamina would have her way.
After two attempts to hide them in the study
She vowed “not to go down in defeat.”
This time she boldly walked up to Dickens
And dropped the kittens at his feet!
Then she looked up at him imploringly
And “begged to stay” with her eyes.
Permission was finally granted-
Much to everyone’s surprise.
The kittens enjoyed the privilege of climbing up the curtains
And scampering across the desk in great fun.
When old enough, all were found good homes,
But Dickens couldn’t find it in his heart to part with one.
Because it was deaf and could not hear its name,
He left it go at that.
Instead, he was known throughout the house
Simply as “The Master’s Cat”.
Indeed he was, he followed Dickens
Like a dog around the house-
And would sit quietly by him as he wrote,
As quiet as a mouse.
Not that The Master’s Cat didn’t demand attention,
After all, he had an ego that had to be fed.
One night Dickens sat in his study,
Completely engrossed as he read.
Suddenly the candle flickered out-
Dickens didn’t notice the cause.
He relit the candle and began to read-
Again, the cat put out the flame with his paws.
A minute ore two later, the candle flickered again.
Dickens looked up just in time- what he saw made him grin!
The author set his book aside
And played with the cat.
He would share the story with his family the next day.
“What do you think of THAT!”
.
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
For everyone anticipating one of Louise delightful poems , I am sorry to say you will have to wait until next week. She is working on what I know will be a jewel, the title is delicious- “The Cat Who Charmed the Dickens out of Dickens”.
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
People need people
To validate their dreams-
No one is independent-
We all need someone, it seems.
A speaker needs a listener
To the language of his heart-
We all need recognition-
True listening is an art!
Do you truly sense the hunger
When a person speaks to you?
Or do you struggle with impatience
To express your point of view?
Let us try to open our heart
To hear the speaker’s tone-
So that we can let them know
They don”t walk alone.
Listen very carefully
To the message they convey-
Everyone needs to express
What their heart wants to say.
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
Life presents many challenges from birth to the grave
But lift your thoughts to God above,
He promises to save.
God fashioned us in our mother’s womb
So I am certain He had a plan.
We were designed in His own image-
To serve our fellow man.
When I was a child, I thought as a child-
Striving always to please-
It took a lot of challenges
To set my heart at ease.
My heartfelt wish, as I was growing up,
Was to be a caring soul.
I desired all humanity
To make loving others their goal.
I know it is unrealistic
To expect Heaven here on earth –
But wouldn’t it be wonderful
If every soul felt its worth?
Reach out and “touch someone”-
A word of encouragement, or a smile will do.
Your kindness will be rewarded-
It will all come back to you.
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
Dogs are said to be “Man’s best friend”
To their owner that may be true-
But please allow me to list some things
That a cat can do for you..
Yes, I am a cat lover-
I grew up with them, you see-
Never allowed to have a dog,
Cats gravitated to me.
Cats warm your lap, and
Give you someone to talk to-
They help reduce your blood pressure
As they communicate with you.
Cats are so easy to entertain-
They can turn a bottle cap into a toy.
They display daring acrobatic feats
That turn “hum drum” into joy.
Cats make you more aware of birds.
I used to have so many-
But since the Lord sent those cats-
I find I don’t have ANY!
Cats teach you how to “land on your feet”-
And how to “lick your wounds and go on”.
They contribute to living a longer life-
As your affection they try to “con”.
They remind us that life is mysterious-
They share the “all is well” purring with you.
They make an old worn couch look beautiful!
You can see why I love cats- can’t you!
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
“I have learned to enjoy the little things-
there are so many of them”
GRATITUDE
I thank God for His blessings-
Waking up each morning is one.
There is so much promise in the air,
So many victories to be won..
It is all age-related-
What is your expectancy?
To pass all the “tests” of the day-
Whatever they may be?
We all face challenges
That tax our existence-
But one must persevere
In spite of their persistence.
Hold on to your values-
Stand up for what you believe.
If God is at the forefront-
He will help you to achieve!
“Enjoy the little things,
For one day you may look back
And realize they were the big things”
Robert Brault
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
From the Heart
Louise Gibson
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