The Towel

 

The Towel

I am reminded of a scene I witnessed at the beach on Saturday.  The red flag was flying as the ocean rip currents were strong and beach goers were being warned that swimming was a risk.  I was on a girl’s weekend trip, relaxing leisurely on the sand and strolling along the shoreline in search of the occasional shark tooth.  I walked close to a little girl who was sitting facing the ocean with her feet touching the tide, legs apart and leaning back on her arms.  She was probably six years old and was singing quietly to herself.  I could see she was having the time of her life.  The sun shone down as the waves gently lapped at her feet.  She was so happy and excited to be there, it brought to my attention how lovely the day was.  Then out of nowhere, a large wave broke right near the shoreline.  It was a forceful wave that unexpectedly hit her right in the face.  Immediately, she jumped up and grabbed her eyes and ran directly to her mother who was up on the dry sand area just behind her.  The little girl was more shocked than upset by the sudden turn of events.   I saw her receiving her mother’s comfort as her mother offered her a towel to dry her eyes.  I think she had gotten salt in her eyes and water up her nose.  After she dried her face, the next thing I knew was the little girl had returned to her spot along the shoreline.  The forceful wave had alarmed her but had not discouraged her from going back.

I was instantly prompted to compare this scenario to our relationship with our Heavenly Father.  While we are happy and singing because life is going well, something traumatic happens in our life.  Something unexpected rocks our world.  At once, if we have a relationship with Christ, we run to him for His comfort.  Like she ran to her mother, we cry out for help from Jesus.  He encourages us and like the little girl, we are able to return to our sense of safety.  Jesus has the towel to wipe the salt from our eyes.  He is there in our time of need.  Always and forever.  Amen.

Tammy Harvey

8/19/2024

Be A Daisy

 

Be true to yourself,

As youngsters we don’t really know yet who we are,

Our struggle to find our place is so bizarre,

We tend to conform to the group mentality,

But life experiences and time give us clarity,

We want to fit in and be popular amongst the crowd,

Maturity shows us that there is no voice as loud,

As the voice inside us, revealing what we believe,

When we believe in ourselves, we achieve,

A confidence that surpasses the world’s clatter,

A courage that says I really do matter,

I am strong.  I can decide.  I know what is right,

Against the hypocrisy, I will fight,

In a world where corruptions abound,

Civility is lost and the sincere can’t be found,

Trust in yourself, alongside the Almighty,

There is still hope for our society,

It may sound really crazy:

In a world of roses, be a daisy!

Tammy Harvey

8/10/2024

Forest Fairy

 

Lady Jasmine

Lady Jasmine is a forest fairy,

Very kind, not at all scary,

She flies high on butterfly wings,

And with a tiny voice, she sweetly sings,

Her head is covered with a petite acorn cap,

She can appear and disappear in a snap!

Her skin is fair, her eyes are aqua blue,

Her flowing hair is corn silk too,

She wears a dress made of flower petals,

And comfortably on a leaf she settles,

Her heart is pure, her intentions are good,

She would befriend you if she could,

She spreads cheer amongst the garden plants,

And sometimes plays kickball with the ants,

Though small in size, her adventures are big,

She once took a ride on a farmer’s pig,

Oh, she has spunk and moxie, it’s true,

She can outwit both me and you!

Tammy Harvey

8/12/2024

First Train Ride

 

 First Train Ride

Big blue-eyed little girl with the curly hair,

Throwing kisses everywhere,

Come ride the old train with me,

You will like it, wait and see,

First time is always a charming affair,

You will see when we get there,

The conductor will welcome us with “all aboard”,

 To an old passenger train that has been restored,

The train whistle will blow loudly, hold your ears,

The thrill will outweigh any of your fears,

This train travels at a rate that’s very, very slow,

It has no windows so the breeze will surely blow,

And you will wave to everything we pass by,

Our ride time will truly fly,

So many firsts to experience with you,

I hope you enjoy them as much as I do!

Tammy Harvey

8/7/2024- Took Nellie Rae on her first train in Hope Mills on June 12, 2024.