Joanna's Field, a creation of love

[hobie]

What a wonderful memorial, to create a living space that is a reminder of your time together. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Brian

 

[Window Geek]

F. L., thanks so much for sharing your prose on Joanna's Field. I am continually amazed at the depth and strength of the people in this forum and what we can learn from each other.

We are blessed with your presence here. Thank you for allowing Joanna's legacy to touch our lives as well.

Paul


AKA Window Geek

 

[jdmar]

My what a beautiful spot, and a beautiful story to go with it...thank you for sharing. My wife and I weren't sure we could have any children due to an illness also. What a surprise....four children later. They are all truly gifts. Truly gifts. Thank you once again.
Peter

 

[F.L. Jennings]

Children are a gift from God but many people don't know that. We walked into that emergency room to see our treasure lying there it was beyond comprehension. We were able to say aloud though "the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord."

Where else do I have to go with my troubles, some worldly expert? Go to the original manufacturer and the manufacturer's handbook. Simple.

 

[Arkaybee]

F.L., you have a rare gift of language and for describing things of common beauty; PLEASE use this gift and write more to share with all of us.

BTW, loved the piece and understood the sentiment. Well done.

Every step in His presence,
Arkaybee

 

[F.L. Jennings]

F.L., you have a rare gift of language and for describing things of common beauty; PLEASE use this gift and write more to share with all of us.

BTW, loved the piece and understood the sentiment. Well done.

Every step in His presence,
Arkaybee

Thank you so much for that encouragement. I've always loved to write - along with everything else in the world - but have always been perplexed as to how to use the gift and help people at the same time. Truthfully - as in everything else - there are ALWAYS adversaries against anything worthwhile.

 

[volcamp]

I don't post here much, just mostly read and pick up tips and ideas. This thread requires a reply though. Thank you F.L. for touching a this mans soul today. May God bless you and yours as he prepares things for the day you will all surely be together again, walking in HIS fields.

 

[F.L. Jennings]

I don't post here much, just mostly read and pick up tips and ideas. This thread requires a reply though. Thank you F.L. for touching a this mans soul today. May God bless you and yours as he prepares things for the day you will all surely be together again, walking in HIS fields.

.........and so shall we be with the Lord forever........

Going Home

By F. Lee Jennings
ｩ2008 All Copyrights remain with the author



Wearied from my journey now
worn by time and deeds
weary of harsh and violent lands
tired of the ways of grasping man
mostly of me I'm tired

learning though, oh how I've learned
adventures not what I imagined
daydreams have fallen far behind
they've now become another kind
exercising myself to erase them

simple things I used to mock
raise themselves to meet me
hearth and home love and kin
far from the stain of worldly sin
running toward the discarded

going home now, back the way I came
home to the heart glow
back to the kingdom without fear
a fountain place of cleansing tears
will he turn me away?

can it be? I wonder while walking,
is there yet a place for me?
familiar hills come into view
pastoral vistas not a few
close to the place I started

years have passed, could they still dream
that I'll be coming home again?
it looks the same as I draw near
as when I left that ancient year
only better and brighter and cleaner

who rushes now to meet me
then throws himself upon my bosom?
my father weeping, offering grace
his noble head against my face
our tears mingling as they flow

a servant sets a place for me
at the big table spread with food
friends and loved ones are seated there
a servant brings another chair
and sets it next to my father

a prodigal, I came home today
knowing here's where I shall stay
what gives my heart a constant song
my father loved me all along
my father loved me all along




....

 

[jimmyj]

The beauty of your story and pictures only reflects more strongly your memories. Thank you for sharing with us - God be with you.

Jim

 

[mnbowhunter1960]

beautifull and touching story, the world needs more people like you, god bless