i n v i c t u s

Out of the night that covers me,
black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever gods may be
for my unconquerable soul.

In the fell clutch of circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance
my head is bloody, but unbowed.

Beyond this place of wrath and tears
looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet the menace of the years
Finds, and shall find me, unafraid.

It matters not how strait the gate,
How charged with punishments the scroll.
I am the master of my fate:
I am the captain of my soul.

by William Ernest Henley

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i know this poem from memory and i'm thankful to my mom who rehearsed this with me, replete with the actions and emotions that the poem shares. having recently seen the movie with the same title, i must say that it is a reflective meditation of this poem, which almost becomes a prayer for the victorious. while we do not have complete victory over who we are and who we can become, there is One that makes this victory complete in us. may You seek Him and find Him, when you seek Him with all your heart... God Bless :-)

o p e n

in the daily asking
comes all the making

mind capturing
heart embracing
hand caressing
feet considering
body moving

opportunities expand

cheery smiles
sunny talks
restful walks
on calm ocean

steady rhythm
blissful symphony
upbeat tempo
runs with the flow
on unchartered dreams

possibilities extend

happy birthday frazzy

this is frazzle, our resident Abyssinian pet.

he's a delightful little creature with a baby face and bright smart eyes.

he's tri-color: golden brown, black and white.

he's got a cute little mohawk hair.

he's very expressive, often jumping around when excited.

he also consistently stands up even when not asked.

he's been a wonderful blessing.

thanking God that he's been healthy and happy.

happy birthday frazzy!!!

His promise

" For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
-jeremiah 29:11-

Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.
-jeremiah 29:12-

You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."

-jeremiah 29:13-

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welcome back to _huggin_ !!! been away for quite some time and it's wonderful to be posting back. the entries from hereon forward are lovingly dedicated to my great Redeemer. may you be blessed and may the hand of Life and Love guide your path . . .