Thirty years and three days ago…

I wrote this journal entry:


I rediscovered it while sorting through some boxes yesterday, and what laughing we have done while reading it!  The next journal entry, written by my Dad a couple of weeks later indicates that I had completed the 3rd set of book reports, for a total of 45 written book reports.  Not bad for a first grader!  (And this will totally confirm to my brothers and sisters that I was just born a nerd.)  I find it amusing that I could write “mosquito” and “giraffe” but thought that “bonus” word was spelled “bones.”  My seven year old daughter found it all especially funny.

It’s good to be alive.

Jennifer

Small Packages



Have you ever picked a cherry off a tree And paused to really look To notice color, deep and red Or pale stem’s gentle curve?


Then popped it in your waiting mouth, And felt the flavor burst As teeth chew ’round the cherry stone Then cast it to the earth.


And if it happens as the sun shines down on your face, Or if you share a second one Spreading the sweet taste, Realize you’ve experienced One of God’s small packages If you’ve even had but one, Then He has given much.


Hopeful Homemaker shared here

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