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A Fun (and Wet) Journey

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Yesterday, Staci and I had a fun time with the Parkes Family.  The parallels between listening to our river guide, and listening to our Heavenly Father (Guide), are stunning.  Listening to Deniece, our river guide, was only part of what was needed on this wet journey.  Following her commands, in a timely manner, all together, and with energy allowed us to enjoy a GREAT adventure on the Arkansas River here in Colorado.  It’s a team effort.  We paddle, when we aren’t busy holding on.  Deniece steers and guides us through.

One thing I’m learning on my journey is this.  My Spiritual Journey is not a God and me…….  It’s a God and We!  You and I have other folks in our “boats” don’t we?

When asked if she could manage this trip without “our help”,(we paddle the boat sorta’), her reply gave me lots of insight.  She said, ” Yes, I can maneuver this boat down the river, but I need and want you guys to join in.

Do you ever think God needs and wants you to join in?   Why?  Why does an Almighty God need and want us to join Him?  Because, He wants and needs your life in Him to be personal.  It’s intimate.  It’s a true relationship.  It’s your decision.  “Grab a paddle!”

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Wiley Ainsworth and the Mulberry Tree

 
Wiley Ainsworth and 130 yr old tree

a short “cowboy poem” by Dan Ainsworth

Well, look’a there. It’s a picture, of Wiley and a tree.

They are both God’s creation.  That’s easy to see.

Wiley’s in his 80’s. The tree’s well over 130!

Made their living from the ground, didn’t mind gettin’ dirty.

This Mulberry tree grew, from a seed in the wild.

Wiley remembers climbing this tree, as a child.

The way they were raised, their roots grew in good soil.

Both earned what they got, from hard work, time, and toil.

They each have provided, to animal and man.

They gave shade and shelter, each lived in God’s plan.

This tree provided food.  Many critters here dined.

Wiley cared for critters also, mainly ‘two legged’ kind.

Providing for others, he gave from the land,

by farming, sharing God’s Love, and living God’s plan.

Neither complains, they go with the flow,

both seeking God’s directions, good examples they do show.

Storms have come through, and taken a toll.

Limbs are now bent, but, stronger is the soul.

Over time this Mulberry tree, has turned brittle and bent

And Wiley says his ‘get up, has done got up and went’.

They are known by their fruit, sweet berries the tree shares,

When folks see Wiley’s smile, they know that he cares!

From what God has grown, they both constantly give.

It’s their nature to share.  In God’s Hands they both live.

So nowadays my Dad, gives us all inspiration,

By just ‘being there’, it shows dedication.

He still spreads his limbs for a wave or handshake.

Cause he’s filled with God’s love.  And that, you can’t mistake.

Why tell you this poem, in this rather unique way?

‘Cause I get to say I love you Daddy,…….. Happy Father’s Day!