From "Sunrise to Sunset"

Leah & Cecil (a peach of a pair)

The puzzle is solved,

It seemed it would never,

But it’s proven beyond doubt,

You’re the most wonderful two, ever!

Happy Anniversary!

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This little pig went to market,

This little pig stayed home,

This little pig had roast beef,

This little pig had none,

This little pig sang “Happy Birthday

To Bill all the way home!

(Hog Farmer)

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We found some time in August, 2011

To go to the Dark Lake cabin as a trip,

Hal had not been there to see it before,

After you see what Hal got done, you’re gonna flip!

Hal has a mind to get things done,

He uses experiences and wit!

Instead of my having a tree stand,

I now have a tree sit!

I needed a seat to do my reading,

He saw a bench at Cabela’s he could make!

He used lumber right from the tree;

It was only one tree, it would take!

The view to the lake from the cabin wasn’t ideal,

Hal said, “I know how to fill the bill,

Let’s create a seat for Mom,

And put it at the top of the hill”.

He brought his chain saw with him,

Realizing there were trees to cut,

He cut down a tree that was already dead,

Chose from mountain ash or a hickory nut!

He split one six-foot length in half,

Laid them side by side, which made the seat,

Took smaller limbs and made four legs.

I could sit and read!—what a treat!

How does one create furniture,

And not use screws, bolts, or nails?

Hal’s furniture has none of these,

He uses common sense, if all else fails!

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Katya,

Thank you for coming to America,

Thank you for sharing your country’s ways,

You’ve been a delightful guest here,

May this book help you recall these days!

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Sig & Ken—

You were so loving at church

To reach out and take my hand;

May this book be your reminder

Of a friendship God has planned!

Love from Nina

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Jeremy—We want to extend congratulations

As you climb up the ladder,

You seem so young to do it,

But the age doesn’t matter.

We’re proud of your achievement,

So sit back and relax,

May God be your partner, too!

Here are blessings from Grandma & Max!

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Erika, you’ve been my encourager,

You’ve been my joy and pride,

Whenever I need you,

You’re right by my side!

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The Sale of a Book

Who would have ever thought

Of such joy, I’ll never deny it,

To get a book of poetry published,

And expect the public to buy it?

I carry a book with me,

Wherever I need to go,

It’s a conversation piece,

Many really want to know.

My advice to you is this,

If you do any writing at all,

Just get it together, all in one place,

And sit down and make a call.

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Eva, God has blest my writing

To share with those who love reading,

May all the words in this book

Be just the ones you’re needing!

***May you be excited

With what’s in this sack!

They’re all my favorite things,

In case I get them back!

Merry Christmas!

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Are you ready to be the “U”,

In this crucified event?

Sharing the resurrection story,

You see, it’s us He has sent!

By promoting Love Gift,

Now this can get done,

Just fill your boxes to the brim,

You’ll be honoring God’s Son!

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Pussy cat, pussy cat, where have you been?

I’ve been to Sunday School to get rid of my sin!

Pussy cat, pussy cat, what did you there?

I frightened old Satan—got him out of my hair!

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Let’s forget the diet,

Let’s go celebrate!

I’ll go with you—

Is that a date?

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Jeremy, here is some cash,

You may need some spare!

Just put it out of sight,

But don’t forget where!

Happy Birthday!

Love from Grandma & Max

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I don’t want chocolates,

Candy won’t do,

I just want love,

I want to be with you!

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As you send letters and pay bills,

Or mail messages for fun,

May this gift of stamps

Be a help to get it done!

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Here’s a happy birthday wish,

It comes straight from my heart,

I created it all by myself,

I could have bought it at Wal-Mart!

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