My brother sent me this poem

"Worth While"

It is easy enough to be pleasant,
When life flows by like a song,
But the man worth while is one who will smile,
When everything goes dead wrong.
For the test of the heart is trouble,
And it always comes with years,
And the smile that is worth the praises of earth
Is the smile that shines through tears.


It is easy enough to be prudent,
When nothing tempts you to stray,
When without or within no voice of sin
Is tempting your soul away;
But it's only a negative virtue
Until it is tried by fire,
And the life that is worth the honor on earth
Is the one who resists desire.

By the cynic, the sad, the fallen,
Who had no strength for the strife,
The worlds highway is cumbered today;
They make up the sum of life.
But the virtue that conquers passion,
And the sorrow that hides in a smile,
It is these that are worth the homage on earth
For we find them but once in a while.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Another Rainy Day

I Love To Walk In The Rain
(Just Around the Corner 1938)

Lyrics/Music W.Bullock/H.Spina


Oh Mister Weather man
Where's that rain you promised me
Oh Mister Weather man
I've been waiting patiently
Mister can you spare a drop
Here a drop, there a drop
Two drops, four drops
Can't we have more drops
Now its all around me
Gee I'm glad you found me
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I love to walk in the rain
Look for me when its stormy
Down some lazy lane and I'll be there

I'd love to walk in the rain
The lightning may be frightening
I love the rain so I don't care

I feel wonderful
When the sky's above are thunderful
I don't complain

I know its fun in the sun
But take all kinds of weather
When all said and done
I love to walk, in the rain
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
How about a week with every day a pitter patter day
I wouldn't complain .

It's been raining for a few days now, and Gabey and I have been opening the front door, and sitting on the doorstep to watch the rain. I need to get Gabey a raincoat, and rainboots, so we can go splash in puddles. :)

A Wonderful Gift from the Lord

It's been a few years since God has given me any songs to write. I've never felt like it was me writing them, but just God guiding me along.

Praise Him! Sunday, I woke up, looked at the sunshine, and just got this huge gift from the Lord. I really felt like He was touching me, to tell me "it's ok, I'm here!" by giving me the inspiration for this song.


Praise His Name

It's a beautiful day,
Since the Lord is in charge;
A beautiful day,
Since I'm not on my own.

He's the King of my Soul...
Forever will be...
Praise His name!

He is guiding my way
Through the highs and the lows.
He's guiding my way
Wherever I go.

He's my Strength and my Shield...
Forever will be...
Praise His name!

He keeps me singing,
Even in my darkest days.
He gives me comfort
To face
Whatever it takes...
Whatever befalls...
Whateve my Lord wants
I'm giving it ALL.

It's a beautiful day
Even through all the trials.
The hopes and the blessings
Are worth every mile.

He's the Giver of Gifts...
The Maker of Dreams...
Praise His name!

With no questioning why
I will follow Him through.
The length of my days
I will always be true.

He's my Savior, my Life,...
My love and my Joy,...
Praise His name!

-shari dippong 5/6/07