Winds of This Day

Winds of This Day

As days go by and I sit in my nest,

I look up and wonder will I join the rest.

They spread their wings and soar thru the air,

With grace and strength not even a care.

I watch and I learn as each day goes by,

I watch every move with a discerning eye.

The lessons taught are future needs,

The lessons taught are great indeed.

Each day I practice and prepare my way,

For I know deep down I will face that day.

The time will come when I leave this nest,

The time will come when I join the rest.

The day has arrived and I step to the side,

It’s hard to describe the feelings inside.

I want to stay in this nest so secure,

But I know that this step I will endure.

I spread my wings and take a deep breath,

I remember the lessons taught in great depth.

I flap my wings and start to climb,

I now can see that this is my time.

As I soar on the winds of this day,

I look back at my life in every way.

I know in my heart that I’ve done my best,

This day is the day that I join the rest.

Robert C Swanson

                                                                                                                                    02/05/2005

A day of Life

I watch the sunrise and quietly say

I’m seeing the making of a brand new day,

A brand new start, a brand new way,

The rays of light will guild me, I will not stray.

It looks so good, so fresh, so right,

I see all things in a brand new light.

To feel the calm and peace that I see,

This is the way that life should be.

I count my blessings one by one,

Being thankful for each and everyone.

I know on my own I could not possess,

With Faith and Strength I’ll receive the rest.

As time moves on, the day gets older,

I look and see the weight on my shoulder.

The journey is long and the path is narrow,

I try not to worry about tomorrow.

Do not be anxious about things outside,

For I will provide as I stand by your side.

Focus your footsteps and live in this day,

For I am with you every step of the way.

                                                                Bob Swanson

Looking up at the New Son Rising

Social Media is a huge wave that has swept around the world, it is incredible how many people I have met, and know (some that I don't know). With just our conversations and the pictures and things that we share, I feel that we have known each other forever. Yet I keep getting the question from some, even some of the closest ones, "why do you write and post the things that you do", We don't understand, and we feel uncomfortable with reading some of the writings, or, we just don't want to hear it".

What I post on Facebook and Tweeter are my feelings, and what I post is the truth, and straight forward. You know that I am a Christian, strong in my Faith, and I post Scriptures that pertain to what is going on with me, and I know through the Holy Spirit that it is not only me that needs to be counseled on certain matters. Look around you, see what is going on, the attitudes of people, the way of thinking, instant gratification of things that mean absolutely nothing. That is why I share God's word with you, so that you may come to know him, as I have.

 As a Christian, I am stepping out in Faith, stepping out of the boat, in the middle of a raging storm, into an area that I am not comfortable with. As Jesus said to his followers, "Keep your eyes on me, and have Faith and Trust in me, my Holy Spirit will guild you, and protect you. He will speak for you when you don't know what to say". "Go and make disciples", and let everyone that you know, and the ones that you don't know, about the wonderful news of Jesus Christ, and the true hope that he holds for our future through his shed Blood and Resurrection. A bright and Grand future in the Kingdom of God with a True and Just King Jesus Christ, that will let us live in Peace and Harmony. To be able to be with Loved ones that have passed on, the ones we miss so much, Yes, we will be with them for Eternity, Forever, it will never end. Death will be no more.
No more Wars, Starvation, sickness will be a thing of the past, no more greed and self indulgences, the past will be no more. Everything we would ever "need" will be provided for us. Our bodies will be that of teenagers, we will never tier from our labors. Joy and Happiness will surround us, and God's Love, Grace and Mercy will be our total comfort. His Love will endure Forever, it will never end, He will never kick us out of the house and on to the street. His arms are wide open for us, what we need to do is turn away from our old ways and run to our Loving Fathers arms, hug him, love him, and thank him for every thing that he has given and done for us.
All I want to do is to let you know that even though everything we hear, and the problems we keep running into seem to be overwhelming and stressful, there is something in front of us that is Bright and promising, a future of Hope, Peace, and simplicity. A future that all things are right, and best of all A King that will rule forever with all of our best interests and content.
I write this with Love in my heart for all of you, and I wish to see you in God's Kingdom. Turn to Him, Get to know him and Love him, He is a Daddy that everybody wants and needs.
May God's Blessings be with you in everything you do. Look up and see the New Son Rising!!

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Prayer of an Unknown Soldier

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve;

I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.

I asked God for health, that I might do greater things;

I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.

I asked for riches, that I might be happy;

I was given poverty, that I might be wise.

I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men;

I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.

I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life;

I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.

I got nothing that I asked for but everything I had hoped for.

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.

I am among men, most richly blessed.*


An Anonymous Confederate Soldier

Memorial Day words by Johnny Q. Gogue III

For many of us, the Civil War, the Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, and the Korean War are ancient history. The Vietnam War a fading memory. But with the recent Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom we, the American people have once again been thrust into a position of remembering those who are fighting and dying today.

Memorial Day for all soldiers is embodied in the words of the oath that you first take when you enlist into the service of the country:
I DO SOLEMNLY SWEAR (OR AFFIRM) THAT I WILL SUPPORT AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AGAINST ALL ENEMIES, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC; THAT I WILL BEAR TRUE FAITH AND ALLEGIANCE TO THE SAME; AND THAT I WILL OBEY THE ORDERS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE ORDERS OF THE OFFICERS APPOINTED OVER ME, ACCORDING TO REGULATIONS AND THE UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE. SO HELP ME GOD.
This oath taken by each and every soldier exemplifies the reason why soldiers do what they do each and every day. Soldiers are defenders of the same principles that made this country great. They stand as Patriots to defend and protect the ideals and sentiments espoused in the Constitution of the United States. Soldiers bear true faith and allegiance to that document and they work, and live, within the Codes of Military Justice. Soldiers also obey the orders of the President of the United States and the Officers appointed over them. These truths are self evident in the everyday lives of soldiers.
Now, as we see our fellow citizens arrive back from a foreign land, we should not forget those words that each and every soldier spoke upon enlistment. Because when we look upon a returning soldier from conflict, a disabled veteran, or a grave marker ・those words should ring in your conscience.

Remember those that gave their lives, so that we may continue to live in freedom as spelled out in the Constitution of the United States and the Declaration of Independence . . . Lest we forget.