I have the best Daddy in the whole wide world. There is just no argument about it, sorry,lol! I can't even begin to list all the great things he has done for me. I guess growing up, that's why I never had a problem believing God would grant me my prayers. Everyone said God is our Father, and that He wants to care for us, and do the best things for us. Well, I believe it. My Daddy always wanted the best for me, and wanted to do what he could within his power for me to be happy, so I just took it on faith that God was the same. Today was no different. My keys , (both sets), got locked in my van. Luckily , I was still at Mom and Dad's and Daddy got a knife, a screwdriver and a coathanger, and unlocked my van. The auto guy at Wal Mart said that Neeley's charges forty dollars just to show up and then charges by how much time it takes to unlock your vehicle. Money that I definitely could not spare today. So I guess I better put Daddy's check in the mail, lol! Thanks Dad for just another in a long line of rescues.........I love you!
Here's to Dad~ Ruby Jeanette
Finding the funny, fearless, and furious things about everyday life.....
EQUIPMENT
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Figure it out for yourself, my lad,
You've all that the greatest of men have had,
Two arms, two hands, two legs, two eyes
And a brain to use if you would be wise.
With this equipment they all began,
So start for the top and say, "I can."
Look them over, the wise and great
They take their food from a common plate,
And similar knives and forks they use,
With similar laces they tie their shoes.
The world considers them brave and smart,
But you've all they had when they made their start.
You can triumph and come to skill,
You can be great if you only will.
You're well equipped for what fight you choose,
You have legs and arms and a brain to use,
And the man who has risen great deeds to do
Began his life with no more than you.
You are the handicap you must face,
You are the one who must choose your place,
You must say where you want to go,
How much you will study the truth to know.
God has equipped you for life, but He
Lets you decide what you want to be.
Courage must come from the soul within,
The man must furnish the will to win.
So figure it out for yourself, my lad.
You were born with all that the great have had,
With your equipment they all began,
Get hold of yourself and say: "I can."
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Thanks for sharing the great poem!
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