Tom Tate4/1/2018
At some point in our lives we, well at least myself, question if we have ever done anything worthwhile. We tend to compare ourselves with the success of others instead of seeing our own value. The other person is taller, shorter, or thinner. The other person has better hair, job, car, home, complection, or body. The other person has a better relationship with God, never fight with their husband, and their children are well mannered all the time. Now, being "slightly seasoned," dwelling on these thoughts is not important anymore... most of the time. Now, by the end of the day I am thankful if not all my body parts are hurting at the same time, the car may be held with duct tape but it is paid off, remembering where John and I placed things is more important than fighting, and that my children are strong in their relationship with God, in spite of those self expressing years. It is too bad we couldn't have the wisdom we attain from being older when we were younger to help put our lives into perspective. From a time in my younger years, when I was having those self doubts, I wrote this song.
"The Old Porch Swing"
In the summer we'd go to grandma's place,
and from the car I would race.
For there on the front was the old porch swing,
where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
Where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
I was a doctor at the age of four,
owned some horses and a grocery store.
At eight I was a Mouseketeer,
flew with Superman to calm the fears.
Gonna be a teacher when I was sixteen,
of the bible stories and the ABC's.
Eighteen I was gonna save the world,
make is safe for all the boys and girls.
In the summer we'd go to grandma's place,
and from the car I would race.
For there on the front was the old porch swing,
where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
Where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
A happy day in my life.
when I became a blushing wife.
A perfect one I would be,
if only he could be like me.
We had our ups and we had our downs,
we had smiles, we had our frowns.
We found life was not a game,
Where are all my dreams of fame?
In the summer we'd go to grandma's place,
and from the car I would race.
For there on the front was the old porch swing,
where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
Where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
Blessed with children even more,
wanted them to know they could open any door.
Diapers, feeding, and colic too,
buttons, zippers, and tying shoes.
I turned around and they were teens,
trying to spread their own wings.
We did laugh, we did fight.
Where are all my dreams of the night?
In the summer we'd go to grandma's place,
and from the car I would race.
For there on the front was the old porch swing.
where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
Where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
Now, I have my own porch swing,
and I know I lived my dreams.
A small piece of the world I reach,
In the hearts of the children I teach.
A husband who believes in me,
and that love our children did see.
One day out on my porch swing,
it will hold my grandchildren and their dreams.
"The Old Porch Swing"
In the summer we'd go to grandma's place,
and from the car I would race.
For there on the front was the old porch swing,
where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
Where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
I was a doctor at the age of four,
owned some horses and a grocery store.
At eight I was a Mouseketeer,
flew with Superman to calm the fears.
Gonna be a teacher when I was sixteen,
of the bible stories and the ABC's.
Eighteen I was gonna save the world,
make is safe for all the boys and girls.
In the summer we'd go to grandma's place,
and from the car I would race.
For there on the front was the old porch swing,
where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
Where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
A happy day in my life.
when I became a blushing wife.
A perfect one I would be,
if only he could be like me.
We had our ups and we had our downs,
we had smiles, we had our frowns.
We found life was not a game,
Where are all my dreams of fame?
In the summer we'd go to grandma's place,
and from the car I would race.
For there on the front was the old porch swing,
where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
Where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
Blessed with children even more,
wanted them to know they could open any door.
Diapers, feeding, and colic too,
buttons, zippers, and tying shoes.
I turned around and they were teens,
trying to spread their own wings.
We did laugh, we did fight.
Where are all my dreams of the night?
In the summer we'd go to grandma's place,
and from the car I would race.
For there on the front was the old porch swing.
where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
Where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
Now, I have my own porch swing,
and I know I lived my dreams.
A small piece of the world I reach,
In the hearts of the children I teach.
A husband who believes in me,
and that love our children did see.
One day out on my porch swing,
it will hold my grandchildren and their dreams.
In the summer we'd go to grandma's place,
and from the car I would race.
For there on the front was the old porch swing,
where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing.
Where I'd dream of my life and songs to sing
FIVE THINGS GOD'S CHILDREN SHOULD NEVER WORRY ABOUT:
1. Being forsaken - Hebrews 13:5
2. Feeling useless - I Corinthians 12:12-31
3. The Future - Jeremiah 29:11, John 14:1-3
4. Bothering God with prayer - I Peter 5:7, I Thessalonian 5:17
5. Feeling Unforgiven - I John 1:9
A DESCRIPTION OF JESUS
Isaiah 53:1-10
"We can sit on the porch swing, maybe sing,
or even daydream."
-Author unknown
©Melinda Sutherland 4/1/2018
