No one, even myself, ever thought I would and could write poetry. Yet with God, all things are possible!

I have seen more tragedy and death in my life than I would hope no other person ever has to go through. However, through these things, God has brought me out victorious. I have not been perfect, no, not even close. I have fallen short many times in my life, yet God is always there to forgive and guide me home. I can never thank Jesus enough for all He has done for me!

After the loss of my wife of forty-three years, I felt so alone and hurt. God comforted me and sent to me a wonderful Christian lady to be my love again. It has been a wonderful miracle to see how God does care and loves each one of us and knows what we need in this life.

"Making Your Own Footprints in the Sand" was my first real poem and has always been my favorite, and it continues to help me and guide me through life's good days and stormy days.

At the end of this book, I give several thoughts that God has given me over the years. I hope and pray they bless you as well!

These poems, I pray, will achieve the following:

* Give you peace in things we'll all go through in life.

* Help you think about the "good things" that are in life.

* Build your faith and confidence in the Word and in God.

* Inspire your mind to write, preach, teach, or just give you some joy.

Thank you and God bless you for reading!