The Bean

When did the day of my youth fade away with its hearty young snap and its zing?
In a flash, it all went now, my body is spent and I can’t seem to manage a thing!

Just a short time ago, like the “star” of the show, I could haul my own weight on a jog, but as quick as a wink, I now grimace to think that I have all the zip of a log! Read more…

Let me provide you a small glimpse of real life
Of a man preparing for coming strife
It begins with training unsurpassed
Compared to all others, far outclassed

It begins at 4 AM with the ‘Devil’ pounding a stick on a garbage can
We sit up straight in our bunks, to a man
Without question, for sure you are awake, to the head you run
Shower, shave, dress, police your area, the day has begun Read more…

The Marine stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

“Step forward now, Marine,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?” Read more…

This was given to me by a friend on a very nice card with a flag behind the poem. Thought I would share with you. -lc

Paralyzed Veterans of America Memorial Day Tribute

“They answered their country’s call to arms,
Into battle they did go,
Where their final destination was,
No one will ever know.

May their final resting place,
Under some unknown sod,
Be forever it is known
Only unto God.”

-TMP

To all our friends & family. Most know of the struggle we are going through with this new asthma I have. But in times like these God makes a way. Here is a poem I wrote. hope you like it. -RDH

The Place to Be

The place to be in times like these
In this sorrow in this joy is in His peace

The place to be in times like these
In this trial in this victory is in His love

The place to be in times like these
In this guilt in this thrill is in His will

The place to be in times like these
In this loss in this gain is in His praise

The place to be in times like these
In this shame in this honor is in His glory

The place to be in time like these
In this pain in this jubilation is in His spirit

The place to be in times like these
Is in the Holy name of Jesus the Lord of Lords
Kings of Kings

The place to be in times like these
Is in His amazing Grace

Randy Dean Hughes 11-24-07 3:30 am