Friday September 2 2016  AUTUMN’S REMINDER

The first hint of fall was felt this morning as I headed out the door at 6:15 a.m.  I had an early appointment to have an MRI scan on my knee that was injured when I fell.  Hopefully the results will say that my knee is intact and just needs more time to heal.  I do not want to have any more surgery in my life…EVER!

 

MY SUMMER FRIEND

By Kathleen Martens

September 2, 2016

 

Crisp and cool air

Exploring here and there,

Beneath my dress

I must confess.

 

Morning light

So beautiful and bright

With sparkling brilliance

Showing life’s resilience.

 

A moment in time

To claim as mine.

Serene and calm

A refreshing balm.

 

Though the end is near

Summer is still here,

And while autumn calls

I’m not ready for fall.

 

So I will enjoy

The hours I employ,

Taking pleasure in

My summer friend.

 

I hadn’t meant to write a poem so soon but it just came as I thought back over the beauty of this cool morning.

I still have some contacts to make before my family series can be completed and I haven’t had the time to spend on the phone.  It will happen so please don’t give up.  I’ll send out a notice to my family members when they are posted.  

It was brought to my attention that someone took me seriously when I stated in a previous blog, ” Who knows, maybe I’ll start doing a little research into my cousins next.  Might as well get it all on paper for the future generations to read.”  Truly I was kidding!  If you knew how many cousins I have it would take me forever to probe and pry to get the information needed.  It is never my intent to use this blog to gossip or hurt anyone intentionally or unintentionally.  Sorry cousins,  if you thought I was serious you won’t be getting the scoop from me.  However, I will admit there are some pretty interesting stories out there walking around!  I don’t follow face book but from what I’ve heard about that particular media you can always find out something new about most anyone.  I’ve come to the conclusion that I barely have time to live my own life,  I can’t keep up with hundreds of other lives.

Someone once asked me why I write my blog.  To be truthful it is simply a daily journal of thoughts and reflections of my past as well as capturing the experiences of my life as I grow old.  I hope it will be a keepsake for future generations.  

I began writing my blog when I left on my extended trip last year.  I thought I would stop publishing it when I returned home.  I had enough feedback to know that those who read it wanted me to continue.  So, I changed the direction of my travel blog to a daily journal.  I enjoy writing and choose to write whatever comes to me when I sit down in front of the computer.  I have approached the series about my family a bit differently and I find it is a lot more time consuming to be an investigative reporter.  I look forward to finishing the series so I can once again share my thoughts with others.  Even if no one reads my blog I would still write it for myself.  I especially enjoy sharing my poetry with others.  

I discovered that I can write poetry while typing and that was a new experience for me.  However, typing poetry and writing it long hand has definitely developed two different styles for me.  If you take time to read some of the older poetry I am beginning to post you may notice that it appears to have taken more thought to compose.  When I wrote long hand it was written during my quiet time with the Lord.  I still do long hand writing of poetry in my journal but do not usually include those poems in the blog because of the additional time it takes to type them out.  It is quicker for me to write another poem on the computer than to type one from text.  Since I have many poems already in the computer I am choosing to share those with my readers.  Eventually I hope to get the all of my poetry transcribed and edited so they are backed up with an online backup system.  It seems like an unending job and takes a lot of time because I edit as I type (AND…IT’S HARD TO READ MY OWN PENMANSHIP).

 

Thank You God for the beautiful summer we have had this year.

Thank You for all the rain we have had that made the crops so productive.

Thank You Lord for the fresh breath of cool air this morning.

Thank You too for my poetry that I wrote in the past that I can now share with my readers.

 

I recommend that you read the following poem out-loud; stopping at periods, pausing at commas.  The meaning will reveal itself to you.

 

THE INTIMATE ADVENTURE

By Kathleen Martens

September 2, 2010

 

We all have a secret life, known only to ourselves.

We have the part we display, and the private “we” on shelves.

 

What do we choose to let others know?

What part of our life to the world do we show?

 

It is only God that knows who we are,

And nothing is hidden, neither glory nor mar.

 

Our relationship with God counts above all others.

He is the breath of life when the world seems to smother.

 

It is our choice, this adventure to embark.

For our life not promised to be a walk in the park.

 

“Adventure” is exciting, an unknown endeavor,

And this Adventure we’re on, can last forever.

 

An Adventure is stirring, often an experience of love,

And our greatest adventure offered by God above.

 

His way not always easy, but he asks for commitment,

And He is offering in return, a friendship so intimate.

 

The most private and personal relationship you’ll ever find,

He desires to be close, and gives love that will bind.

 

He becomes our private life, familiar, thorough, and deep.

He becomes our intimate friend, one forever to keep.

 

Our life is exciting as we spend time together.

He offers peace and joy, His touch like a feather.

 

We are His bride preparing to unite

In Holy Consummation, when our time is right.

 

Until then we take joy in knowing

 His countenance shines in us, and to others is showing.

 

No one else knows of moments we share,

Or the miracles we experience because He cares.

 

No one else sees all that we see

Through His bountiful gifts that are constant and free.

 

We are intimate friends and He cherishes our time.

My closest companion, and He is mine.

 

HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY AND GOD BLESS YOU!