Life With Jules, and other stuff

In the past week, I have had 2 deaths in my family. This brings the grand total to 3 for the last month. I am through with death! On Easter Sunday, I lost an uncle. He was 75 and it was unexpected. He was planning his wedding for this summer. I found out this morning that a cousin of mine lost her son, tragically, by his own hand. Suicide is so prevalent in the world today. I have been to the brink myself a few times. The last time was in 1998 when I was hospitalized. That and my faith in GOD is what keeps me from going there again. I cannot imagine what his mom (my cousin) is going through right now. I can only keep her in prayer, and the rest of the family. This is a chapter from the Bible that is used quite often at funerals and memorials. It was the very first verse(s) I memorized. I am sharing this rendition of it as it gives insight as to the meaning of each line. Please take a few moments to read it through. I encourage you, if you haven't already, please take tha...

All I want is …. All I want is to be free Free from the pain I feel All I want is to love again To allow my heart to be open All I want is a home A home to call my own All I want is you Forever by my side. April 17, 2009 ~ “All I Want Is ______” Poem Heaven and Earth There is a magic in the air As I gaze up at the sky And watch the twinkling of light Pour out of the night As the light shines down through The atmosphere to me I imagine the color That the twinkling star could be The layers of gas surrounding the earth Can’t capture the true beauty Of the stars high above And their true light shining down. April 18, 2009 ~ Interaction Poem Burial There is a fire Buried in the pit Of my stomach Each time I hear your name. There is rage Deep in my soul Whenever I see A picture of you. There is an emotion I just cannot described Watching the dirt At the burial of you. ...