Service K9s are an extremely rare breed They are devoted to their handler responding to every need They have no fear always marching into action Following every command with a positive reaction Doing their duty is the only fame they proclaim Giving their all is the sacrifice for their fame July 30, 2023 MarkWaldrop
God is just a touch away I can see Him in the clouds at play He is peaking through the branches of the tree Seeming to gently say I will forever be The ripples of the water calm my soul and mind Reminding me that God is forever kind No matter where I go or where I'll be God will always be there to touch me July 30, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Grandpas are so special in a peculiar sort of way Grandkids bond with them from the very first day You can take a rough old man with a heart like a cold brick Hand him his newborn grandchild and his love shows so quick Grandpa takes them fishing teaching them about nature Explaining to them how God created every little creature Holding a newborn grandchild gives contentment untold It makes all the worldly woes and cares melt into gold July 28, 2023 MarkWaldrop
I am Me because God saw my worth and sent me to earth No matter my age one or one hundred and one He’s still working on Me God has a plan for every man no matter his status in life He knows what the future holds and the path to less strife He made me and loves me so, for I resemble Him He’s always with me even when my light seems dim Reading the scriptures, prayer, and fellowship with others Will intensify His Light in me to be seen by my fellow brothers I’ve learned to never take myself for granted Being painted on God's canvas, made me enchanted I ask God how I could Thank Him for Everything A still small voice said Proclaim My Son's Name July 24, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Hast makes waste I know firsthand When I slow down I see where I stand Getting in a hurry I often don't take time to think Often making costly decisions causes me to sink I have learned to slow down and take my time Not listening to others that think I'm committing a crime Gathering my thoughts and putting my ducks in a row Will help lead to the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow July 22, 2023 MarkWaldrop
In the realm of waves, where signals soar, Amidst the ether's boundless shore, There dwells a code, a noble creed, For amateurs to follow, indeed. Considerate hearts, with empathy aglow, Never to disrupt, but kindness show, Ensuring joy in every transmission, A harmony of waves in coexistence. Loyal souls, united in their quest, With bonds of support and friendship blessed, To clubs and leagues, their hearts extend, Amateur Radio, a united blend. Progressive minds, in knowledge steeped, With stations strong, their prowess peeped, Their skills honed well, beyond reproach, Advancing science with a sturdy approach. Friendly gestures, a gentle pace, When novices seek a guiding grace, In counsel and advice, they're rich, Patiently leading, like a lantern's pitch. Balanced lives, with wisdom sought, Amateur passion, never overwrought, Family, job, and community first, Radio a joy, but never an all-consuming thirst. Patriotic fervor, within each heart, Radio's power, a chance to impart, Service to country and community strong, A beacon of hope when things go wrong. Paul M. Segal's legacy is profound, A code for amateurs, forever renowned, Let these principles guide us all, In the world of waves, where voices call. Taken from THE AMATEURS CODE By Paul M Segal, W9EEA, (1928) Created by MarkWaldrop KE4WA
The bodybuilder is a person to be admired A person by whom we should all be inspired The physical body is the most difficult to tame It has a mind of its own often bringing shame Our spiritual body is quite a different animal Not having it under control becoming a cannibal One residing in the other both need to be tamed together Being equally yoked you will express gratitude forever Taming the mind and taming the soul will certainly make your body whole With less strife and increased contentment, you will find yourself in control July 19, 2023 MarkWaldrop
There was a certain rich man who lived very well His eyes were on this earth he never thought of Heaven or hell There was a very poor man who lived from day to day His eyes were upon God, praying, show me the way The poor man died. God said come live with me For what you ask, leads through death to set you free The rich man died only having faith in what he could see This dreadful mistake led him to live in hell for an eternity It's too late now for him to change his sinful ways Only begging to tell others before the end of their days For the kindness shown on this earth Will reveal a man's true worth Luke 16:19-31 July 15, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Lord Help me to keep my eyes on you That my enemies may see you in all I do No matter whereever I go or where I stay To my enemies, I will be invisible today July 13, 2023 MarkWaldrop
Did I listen, did I do what I was told to do Too many distractions I think not hearing things through Not taking time to slow my mind down Always on the move dancing all around I hear many things from many people Never listening, the obvious is so simple Not taking time to hear the correct directions will certainly cause me to have many questions The Good Book is full of many good instructions Depending on other's interpretations may cause frustrations The answer being calming my mind, listening to what I'm hearing Faithfully doing this will keep my goals in life from disappearing July 12, 2023 MarkWaldrop