A Small Token

God is in the Details

Even if you don’t know what to say,

Give some kindness away today,

The gesture can be very small,

A smile, a wave, anything at all,

It’s the little things that mean the most,

It’s not about you, no need to boast,

A nod, a thank-you, or have a nice day,

A small token of compassion goes a long way,

God is in the details, none too superfluous,

“Love one another as He first loved us”,

Random acts of kindness are too few and far between,

Kill your enemies with kindness, if you know what I mean,

It takes 10 positive remarks to negate one that is rude,

It’s all about your point of view and your attitude,

A nod, a thank-you, or have a nice day,

A small token of compassion goes a long way,

Empathy has enormous power,

It revives, like water to a wilting flower.

Tammy Harvey

Written:  6/12/2018

A Letter from Me

We had a Celebration of Life Service for my husband last Sunday, July 22, 2018.  We had a 20 min slideshow of wonderful photos, followed by a few words from family members.

I shared this poem with everyone.    

Dear Jerry,

Three days after you passed, I saw a wonderful sight,

On our backyard birdbath, a cardinal, red and bright,

Was he there by chance or purposefully visiting me?

As he took a long cool bath, I watched intently,

I think he was there to bring me gladness,

To give me comfort and hope, not sadness,

For you are rejoicing with the saints and never growing weary,

In a realm of great love and peace where everyone is cheery,

In the presence of God, your eternal resting place,

But I do miss that beautiful smile upon your bearded face,

Our lives changed tremendously in less than one full year,

God’s grace was sufficient, and your faith was stronger than fear,

I admired your courage and resolve, your testimony was known,

You said to me from your heart: “Sometimes God’s will is not our own”,

I’ll always remember those words; they were so profound,

As I picture you being you, on Heaven’s holy ground.

Love,

Tammy