September 14, 2008
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The Lord and I
Some of you have heard the song the “The Farmer and the Lord,” That is kind of the way I feel tonight.
“I so tired, Lord, of writin' everything down so people know what I’m a thinkin', I get so tired a writin' and a typin'. Why, till I git done a writin, the rest of them people have gone on to another subject. And what I have to say ain‘t no good anymo‘.
And, Lord, I’m gittin’ so tippy, ain’t hardly able to keep myself right side up anymore.
Lord, I am so weak today? Ain’t no good to no body. My granddaughter helped me and I felt so good yesterday, why I jest painted to ‘beat the band.’ (a bookshelf, the wicker hamper, waste basket, and shelf in the bathroom) Today I’m no good fer nothin’
And Pop, Lord, I ain’t able to take ker of myself Lord, much less him, although Pop is my first and only love. Why, Lord if’n I jes felt good I would gladly take care o’ him.
My eyesight is a getting dim an I can’t see ta read them books I got in the garage. Would be so much fun to read about the Limberlost and Elsie’s southern home. I got lots of books about you Lord, and the missionaries in other lands. An to think I can’t read ‘em
AAWWWWWW, Listen to me Lord, if you didn't know me so good, you’d think I wasn’t grateful.
You’d think I was down right hateful.
Why-y-y-y, my granddaughter (Elsie) is here a helpin’ me, and I so glad you sent her, Lord, don't know what I'd do without her.
And one time I got ta see the Limberlost and the big butterfly collection.
I remember too, one time I was in Mississippi and went through a southern mansion, and seen the old library with it’s massive book shelves, and old desk with the big leather chair, I done seen the plantations, where your dear colored children used to work. You died for them as well as us, why was they treated so badly?
And Lord, you’ve given me 9 lovely children that love you, and a home to live in. Why you’ve even given me almost 50 years of marriage, to dear ole Pop.
Lord, I remember the time we hiked up to Delicate arch in Arches National Park and watched as the sun set behind the LaSalle mountains and the quietness of evening settled over the valley below.
I guess, when I count my blessin’s Lord, I get so excited I can’t remember my troubles. But everything has a bleesing to it, even the blessin' of lossin', what the smart folks call, short term memory. You can't remmber your troubles from yesterday, but you can remember the blessings of yesteryear.
Well, I guess I be moseying along now, I won’t be a takin’ up any more of yor time, I’m sure there is a heap of other folks a wantin' to talk to ya, so I’ll jest say Evenin’ to you Lord. Thank ya for all my blessings, and I know everything is goin' to be alright.
“Dear Lord I am so blessed, forgive me when I grumble”
Comments (9)
"... Take your burdens to the Lord and leave them there. If you trust and never doubt, He will surely bring you out. Take your burdens to the Lord and leave them there." Thats part of a song, but I can't think of the rest of it. Sometimes we just get so tired, that about all that we can do is tell the Lord about it. Aren't you glad we have such a wonderful Lord!
How funny! Hey it's just a couple of weeks until the fun begins! hang in there! Wait till i recite The Owl Critic! bwahahaha!
What can I say except I am with you.
Actually that camp is in logsten. Hmmm, don't know if I'm spelling that right. I don't know the areas around here very well, so all I can say besides that is it's near newport. Yes, those people were Enos, Millie and Lucille. Hope you have a good day liked your post.
I'm not familiar with that song but I loved this, Virginia. I know God is with you -- we don't always understand when these things happen but for sure, He is watching over us.
We know whats behind us, and what its like now (you're making me think)....but when we get to glory they say it will all look differently. We will see clearly, not as if thru a frosted glass. Oh the glory of being free from sin and its every little sting. All will be well, for all his children.~~ I just went to the library today, we just got a new one and its soooo beautiful. Anyway, what caught my eye was 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' audio on dvd. Oh how tempting. I love how that book brings the truth out and deeply touched my heart when I read it. Just now, I really don't have time to read or listen that much...but next month maybe! Sounds like you got an awlful lot done with the painting. Often when I have a really productive day, I'm kind of very drained of energy the next day. From way back when...smile. I'm off to wash my hair. Hope you are having a very pleasant evening/day. Forgot to say, I brought home two books by Wanda Brunstetter. Ever read her? She's a very good read.
You are a blessed woman!
Side note: maybe you need to have one of your grandchildren teach you how to write down your words in 'text message' format. It's a quick shorthand writing style that eliminates lots of letters.
Long term memories must be from the Lord ... to get us through the part of life we'd like to skip over.
Have you checked into any audio books from the library?
Sending you hugs and praying for you sweetie.
I like your version of the song very much, and I know its gotta be hard! I'll be praying. ~Rose
I've really lost touch here. I just don't get around in the blogging world much anymore. Hopefully subbing to your site will help me keep in touch better.
I read a bunch of your posts, back through to July. I admire your positive focus. My memories are stuck where time left them, over 8 years ago on Porter ridge. I feel twisty pain inside when I realize that life has moved on for all of us. Memories are good. I look forward to keeping up on your future posts.
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