First Day on the road PA trip

 

July 27, 2026

 

When I think of “clouds”

in a person’s life,

I perceive a negative connotation—

circumstances that are uncertain,

losing a clear direction or path.

 

But the clouds I saw yesterday

through the Rocky Mountain foothills

on the way to East Denver,

were more beautiful than any painting—

layers and layers of beautiful white clouds

in a piercing turquoise blue sky.

 

Lord, I want those kinds of “clouds”

in my life, spiritually speaking.

Those times of prayer, love, joy, peace,

patience, self-control, goodness, kindness,

layer upon layer adding depth and beauty

to my soul and extending to Heaven

and to all of those around me.

PA trip, The day before

 

 

July 26,  2026, PA trip

Went to church

Which was great

But was sleepy

Stayed up too late

 

At home, I napped

Then off to the races

Another trip

PA of all places

 

Did laundry

Counted beans

Packed tops, toiletries

Shorts and jeans

 

Did the dishes

Talked on the phone

To Kathie and Linda

Tomorrow leaving home

 

Eli came

Late in the night

Better get to bed

To do what’s right

Shade, Poetic Bloomings

 

Taking a Break in the Shade

 

I was hiking with Rebecca.

She told of when she heard a bear.

She demonstrated its deep growl.

This is how you know it is there.

 

A week had passed; we hiked again.

We walked along the river bed,

Taking photos and having laughs,

And there was nothing there to dread.

 

We walked a mile and a half in,

And then we started coming back.

We were walking toward the hot sun.

Of leafy shade, there was a lack.

 

At last, we saw a shady place,

At the base of the rocky cliff.

We had our drinks and talked a bit.

Our muscles were feeling quite stiff.

 

Then the unmistakable sound!

We heard the low growl in the air.

I jumped up and said, “Time to go!”

With no desire to meet a bear.

 

My friend laughed at my quick retreat.  

But this was more than just a hunch.

I’m sure I missed a good picture,

But beats being Mr. Bear's lunch.

Travel Poetic Asides

 

Traveling Partner

 

January, I went to Panama.

In March I went to Canada.

The United Kingdom in June.

Going to Pennsylvania soon.

 

Alaska will be in September.

I’ll have a lot to remember.

Then maybe Egypt in 2007,

And someday, I’ll go to Heaven.

 

I travel a lot, I know,

And trust God’s with me wherever I go.

Where there's smoke there's fire, Poetic Bloomings

 

Aflame

 

Gossip, rumors, scandals, lies.

I guess it should come as no surprise,

With all the smoke there is a fire.

And as the flames grow higher, higher,

No one can agree on what is burning,

As to ashes, the world is turning.

Prophetic Prayer

 

Walk With Me

 

Lay your head on my shoulder,

as I kiss you on the top of your head,

hold your hand,

and smile on you.

 

I tilt your head up,

look into your eyes,

and say, “My child, I love you.

All that I think, say and do

shows my love for you.”

 

I squeeze your hand

And say, Walk with me.

Let us partner together.

Let’s take it a day at a time,

a moment at a time.

 

Don’t get ahead of yourself

Don’t get ahead of Me.

But let us walk hand in hand.

Moment by moment.

Yes, My favor is upon you.

 

It won’t be long, little one.

The time will go in a flash.

Then you’ll be with Me.

But for now, walk with Me.

Moment by moment.

Hand in hand.

Step by step.

 

 

 

 

 

Devotion

 

Hidden Glory

 

I think about how John,

so comfortable with Jesus

laid his head on His breast.

But when he met the resurrected Christ

he “fell at his feet as though dead.”

All that deity and glory

had been wrapped up

and hidden in a human body

to carry out His love for people.