A Christmas Poem

Twas the Night Before Christmas--for the Parentless.. ...Twas the night before Christmas and all through the landthere are parentless children, with no toys in handNo stockings to be hung by the chimny with careno hopes for a family soon to be thereTheir beds are not snug--but cold and quite barethere are no goodnight kisses--no one to careWhile we in our homes, laughing in delightall settle down for a Merry Chistmas Eve nightWhen in someone's heart--there arises a clatterthere are children in need--who's lives really DO matter!Away to the computer please go in a flashto see the sweet face with whom YOU could be matched!While a child you see--their beautiful face all aglowcould this be MY child--could I already know??When in the dreams of the orphan--what always appearsis a family to love them, to care and hold dearAs you stare at that child--your heart beats real quick--for you know in your heart that sweet face will stickMore dreams sweet children have--to call parents by name-come mama! come daddy! come family to claim!To the ends of the earth--your heart seems to callnow child--I'm coming--I wish for you ALL!So on a plane to your child--over rooftops you flewto hold this dear soul--a wish did come trueAnd then in a twinkling-I saw through the doorthis child of my heart-that was waiting no moreAs I got my camera and was turning around-into my arms did he come with a bound!He was dressed in many layers from his head to his footand into my heart his life was just putthere was no round face--no plump little bellyjust sad little eyes, and legs shaking like jellyIn a swirl of a pen, and a stamp and a sealmy world became brighter--like I could suddenly feel!We spoke not a word--they weren't needed at alland I knew in this moment where I got this callGod layed his hands on my heart--and to the occasion I roseand He could do it for you--this question He'll pose.....It won't be a shout--no not even a whistleit won't be real clear--but faint like a whisperCan you make room in your heart--if you try with your might?And make a difference for one--help them see the light?I can see you exclaim as you hold your child tight--Thank you Lord for this gift--you got it EXACTLY right!

By Amy Dinnitello

Grateful

Sometimes things happen which make you grateful for many things. Sometimes it makes you reflect on what matters and what you want in life.

Christmas is such a time and I feel grateful for family and friends.

NOW IF I COULD JUST DECIDE WHAT PATH I SHOULD TAKE

Happy Thanksgiving !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gene Kelly November 9, 2001-November 5, 2009

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.

Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

Author unknown...

McKenna's beloved cat Gene Kelly passed on. I guess Grandpa and Isaiah needed a companion to join them.......Until we meet again we LOVE and Miss you Gene Kelly and our hearts are broken this morning...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRYAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We Love YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Halloween

Our Halloween pictures have not arrived but here is my niece wanting to wish everyone a Happy Halloween.

Missing Grandpa !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well it has been a year since Grandpa went to heaven and still it seems like it just happened yesterday. We love and miss you dad.