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Why a blog from me, someone who has never been a writer, someone who has never been articulate or had a solid grasp of the grammar world. Because God told me to write. Several years ago a life storm invaded my family. God kept telling me to write it all down. I argued, but He would not let up. This went on every day for a couple of weeks until one day out of frustration, (I'd like to say it was out of obedience), I picked up a pen and paper and wrote for 7 hours straight! Do you think maybe I needed therapy and God knew it?

I've been writing ever since and have learned to love it! I started out sharing my stories with friends and family. I've now been published in a Nashville church paper, Our Daily Journey (a devotional site of RBC Ministries), PCCWeb Daily Devotional, Ruby for Women Ezine Magazine, and I am a contributor in the book Alabaster Jars, Life in Abundance Collection 2.

Why Ponderings? During this life storm, God led me to a pond in the woods behind my home. There He met me each time, teaching new lessons, reminding me of old ones, showing His presence and allowing me to feel His love through the surroundings of that pond. I found myself returning over and over to ponder, pray and praise. A healing of my heart took place and out of the experience came my first book, Ponderings From the Pond, then a second book, Ponderings From My Porch, and now a third book is in the works along with a memoir about my storm.

Why am I making myself so vulnerable? Because God has done so much that I cannot keep quiet. I have to share. Jesus's last words to his desciples were, "Go,tell." We are his disciples too and this is just one of my ways of telling.

I'm no scholar but I have heard God's voice in my spirit, experience His love daily, and have a desire for others to experience this also. I would love to share with all who visit and I would love to hear from you. If my sharing gets just one to ponder, to be quiet with the Father, to see and hear from Him or to be reminded of something from Him, then this is worth my vulnerability.

As you visit me, sometimes we will be at the pond, sometimes we will move to the front porch, and sometimes we will just be here, there, and yonder. Thank you for coming and please feel free to come back anytime, you are always welcome here.

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Psalm 19:14

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My first book, Ya Know What I'm Say'n, has been released.


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Monday, July 1, 2013

Do You Think He Wore Slippers?


 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men
Could not put Humpty Dumpty back together again.
 
Poor thing!  Do you think he was wearing slippers?
 
This silly woman in her slippers had a great fall from the attic stairs
She fell over backwards and was about to split hairs
But she stuck out her arm and smashed all her bones
Oh my goodness, you never heard such moans!
 
Thank goodness I didn’t have king’s horses and king’s men
I had Greenview nurses and wonderful doctor men
They are the ones who put me back together again.
       
For now I am living on pain pills and prayers
And the goodness of people who don’t put on airs.
The flowers, so pretty, so good is the food
All of this is elevating my pitiful mood.
 
I’m sorry for the poor fella who cracked himself up
He probably split his yolk
He should have yelled out to Jesus like I did
That’s no joke
 
I’ve learned in the good times and bad, the scary and sad
All you need to whimper is the name of our Savior
Don’t you know it makes Him glad that you thought of Him first
And it makes me thankful that He never will waver.
 
It is time to end this little ditty
I hope you found it somewhat witty
 
Remember, I wrote this under the influence of drugs
But do not worry, they came from Walgreens
Not the street corner thugs.
 

 

I wonder if Jesus ever wore slippers; probably sandals.  Whatever His foot covering, I know He never slipped.  He was surefooted in everything He said and did because He walked so closely with the Father.  I’m sure a lot of us slip here and there in life, whether it be in tongue or thought, or whatever misfortunate thing we let out of control. 

 
It is a comfort to know the One I follow is surefooted and I can always count on Him to catch me when I fall and carry me when I need those strong arms underneath me.  Yes, I fell off the stairs, but I believe he carried me to my arm because I was headed to the garage floor with my head. 

I could have been a goner but He said “not yet.”  Instead He has given me a time of rest blessing me more than I could have imagined.  New friendships are forming, older ones are deepening.  January 1st, I would have said having a mangled wrist and arm was no blessing, but God, once again has brought good from something that seemed so bad.  So I will try not to complain too much, for the blessings far outweigh the pain.  The devil might have laughed that January night, but God is getting all the glory for this story!

 
As for Humpty Dumpty and me…I think we should stay off of high places and keep our feet on the ground.

 
(I smile as I get up my courage and face those stairs once again.  With God, all things are possible.)

 

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Thankfully, I can say this is a repost! And after a year from the fall, I did face those stairs again and conquered them and my fear. I just don’t wear slippers anymore!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 comments:

Denise said...

You always bless, thanks.

jviola79 said...

A beautiful reminder of the truth that "the One we follow is surefooted." Love that! I am visiting from Tell Me A Story:)
Blessings,
Joanne

Brandee Shafer said...

I am SO glad this is a repost, Kris! You know, I've broken two bones in my lifetime...both of them falling down stairs...

Unknown said...

I second that -- so glad it's a repost. But such a good word - facing the situation again, even after a fall, is good for the soul.

Beth Zimmerman said...

I was helping my daughter move a few years ago a tripped over a tree root in the yard. Stuck my arm out to break my fall and broke my elbow. Knew it as soon as I landed! Old bones sure don't heal easy! =)

a joyful noise said...

Thank you for sharing your slipper poem with us here at "Tell me a Story." I love you being able to make a poem out of what could have been a worse situation. I am happy this is a repost too!

I hate to fall no matter how far. Recently I tripped over one step and fell on my face. skinned face and knee, and scratched my glasses.
But I am all healed up now. Just need to get new glasses - soon.