Storytime Tapestry Newsletter

The newsletter devoted to spreading love and cultural awareness around the world.

April 18, 2008

 Today’s Announcement

Respected Carol, I am in condition of when one feels weak in the flesh. I need prayers. Thanks and May God Bless!

With sincere regards, 

Harmander Singh: 

bhagouauty@gmail.com

Call for submissions:  Storytime Tapestry is in need of more stories, please keep them coming in.

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Dead Beat Dad

Sharon Bryant

In the south, spring has arrived.  The wonderful aroma of cut grass lingers in the area by me.  The cherry and pear trees are beautiful with their blossoms sprouting from the trees.  Flowers in all colors are showing up in flower gardens and along the highways.  And the birds are everywhere.

Last year when we had the snake attack in our bathroom window where a mama bird had her nest, we were going to close the window permanently.  But for fifteen years we've seen so many birds make their nest in that window.  We wanted to see it again this year.  As usual, two birds made a nest on each side of the window ledge this year.

I've watched the mama bird sitting on her eggs for days now.  Today they hatched and I laughed when I saw the tiny heads with a few strands of "hair" open their mouths as the mama bird fed her little family.

But today I saw something I've never seen before.

The mama bird was sitting on the nest when the daddy bird flew to the window with a worm in his beak.  He gave the worm to the mama bird, and she stood on the edge of the nest and gently fed her one baby.  I watched as the daddy bird returned with more food and with each trip (four) I watched him give the food to the mother and she fed each one of her four "children."  It was adorable.

I commented to my husband what a wonderful mate this mama bird has, that he goes out and makes sure his family is fed.

My husband said, "Well, you sure can't call him a dead beat dad."

It made me think of the difference in birds and people.  How many dead beat dads are out there who have walked out on their families.  How many never care if their children are fed or not.

Maybe humans should take more of an interest in birds. 

Sharon Bryant

Choklite@bellsouth.net

Poetry Corner

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 Moments of the Day

Sandra Lewis Pringle

Father Time is a companion,

whom we all come to know;

For in the moments of the day,

are the very seeds which we sow.

Each moment is a blessing,

a time to reason nay or aye;

It is in the moments which make a difference,

in the outcome of a day.

It is in the moment,

in each and every thought,

which will bless or curse;

It is in the moment,

that Futures are made,

of better, or of worse.

A tiny fragment of our lives,

the moments quickly pass;

 but whatever good shall spring from a moment,

will, forever, with us last.

~© 2008  Sandra Lewis Pringle

SLPEnt1@aol.com

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 The Cross in the Middle

Sandra Lewis Pringle

Once,

there were three crosses,

standing upon a hill.

The earth had grown dark;

the winds began to shrill.

In the center of the crosses,

was Jesus Christ, our Lord.

His love had reached many,

and ears had heard His Word.

But, even though they listened,

the Sacrifice still was yet to come.

He came upon the earth,

to see His Father's will completely done.

He turned His back upon temptation,

and was able to deny sin.

So, we, too, may strive to do the same,

to remain strong, in Him.

We keep our eyes upon the Cross,

which stood there, in the middle.

We keep our minds upon His Word,

and we are saved,

from thorn and thistle.

© 2008  Sandra Lewis Pringle

SLPEnt1@aol.com

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I Watch for You

 Sandra Lewis Pringle

As a child watches for her father,

so I watch for You.

Ever ready to follow. . .

to do. . . .

what it is, You wish me to do.

Humbly, Father,

I await,

and watch for the sign.

Truly,

I know that I am Yours,

and that You are mine.

So, I sit here by the window,

opened wide, for me to see.

I expect Your mighty blessing,

and for the Samuel,

you've sent to me.

Thank You, Father,

for Your blessing,

and thank You,

for Your love.

I await in stillness,

for the direction of the Dove.

© 2008  Sandra Lewis Pringle

from

"Morning Glorythoughts" Devotionals

Sandra Lewis Pringle

SLPEnt1@aol.com

 http://www.GrtgsfmtheHeartandSoul.net

  Mailbox

   Carol,
     It is such a blessing sharing my words with you and the
Storytime family.  Thank you for always being such a wonderful
friend to me.  Wishing you every joy, Joe

Here is our Storytime Tapestry Angels: Also, I would like to thank those of you who chose to be a silent angel and gave an anonymous donation to keep Storytime Tapestry up and running.

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