Lasting Light Poetry April 6, 2004
Greetings!
We have a new month and a new edition of Lasting Light Poetry Newsletter. I want to thank those of you who have written expressing your wish for another newsletter. I appreciate the encouragement.
I have a new poem at the end of this newsletter. If you have a moment, I'd appreciate it if you'd sign my guestbook and say hello. Thank you so much ~ Karen
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Deja Vu or Maybe New ~
I wrote "Heart Dance" about someone I love. I hope it will bring fond memories or thoughts of someone you care about. ~ Love comes to us in many ways or perhaps it's a way of life. I'll let you decide when you read "Living With Love". I'd like to dedicate this next poem to all of you reading it today. I am "So Glad You're There". Please share these with someone you care about. It will make a difference in their day.
Heart Dance Living With Love Glad You're There =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Deb and Lynn's Spot
Wee Inspirations - Deb's newest pages
Memorial Pages for my Mom Cuddlee Bears - Lynn's website =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Recipes From The Board ~ Lasting Light Poetry Message Board has been busy. There are countless postings with excellent recipes, poems, and encouragement. Here are a few yummy recipes your family might enjoy. Let's cook!
~~ Bea's Lazy Perogy Casserole.... Posted by Beatrice
15 lasagne noodles, cooked and drained Line a 9x13 pan with one layer of noodles. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
~~ Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies ~ Posted by Jean (Wow..nice for an Easter treat!)
Crust
2 cups all purpose flour Topping
2/3 cup butter Combine flour, brown sugar and butter. For topping: Bake in center of preheated 350 degree oven for 18 to 22 minutes or until topping is bubbly and crust is light golden brown. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
~~ Breakfast Enchiladas ~ Posted by Beatrice
2 cups ham diced Combine ham, green onions, green peppers and cheddar cheese in a bowl. Combine beaten eggs, half and half, flour. salt, garlic powder (if used) and Tobasco. Casserole may be frozen or baked at this time.
Preheat oven to 350°. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
~~ Miracle Coconut Cake ~ Posted by Beatrice
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NOTE FROM KAREN ~ I was just reading messages on the Lasting Light Poetry Message Board. I want to thank those who have posted every sort of encouragement there. The recipes are incredible and the feeling is one of comfort and friendship.
April is a beautiful month. The new flowers are showing off for us and renewal is all around in nature. People need to be renewed as well. Christians around the world will celebrate Easter. We celebrate the hope that is within us. Whatever your faith, I hope you will spend some time remembering what really matters in life. It's so easy to forget. I know I am never sorry when I take time to enjoy a sunset or take a walk. I love the sound of the birds in the morning and I thank God for the chance to just be here to enjoy it all.
Open the windows and the curtains and let in the light and fresh air. Call a friend and let them know you care. Drop off a little treat for someone who is downhearted. This website and my work is about caring and sharing. Thank you for being there. You matter. Shine on.........Karen
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This N' That ~
It was a perfect spring afternoon, and the air was filled with vague, roving scents, as if the earth exhaled the sweetness of hidden flowers. Wag the world how it will, Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection not in words alone, but in every leaf in springtime. Winter is on my head, but eternal spring is in my heart. I think of the garden after the rain; He is risen; he is not here. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
In Memory ~ Dedicated to Deb, my friend who works with me on Lasting Light. She lost her dear mother recently.
The Empty Chair ~
It's hard to see that empty chair Your love lives on within my heart I'll have to put my grief away Tomorrow is not given to me Karen Shaw Matteson =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Let's end this with a smile ~
Always forgive your enemies -- Nothing annoys them so much. Drawing on my fine command of the language, I said nothing. Art, like morality, consists in drawing the line somewhere. The trouble with political jokes is that very often they get elected. What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Until next time ~ Don't forget to share a smile......it's the shortest distance between two people.
Shine on!
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