Upon His Return

What will be his personal, state of mind,
When no longer he guards, the strong hold he's assigned?

When upon return, he must relate ,
To the world he knew, before he walked through the gate,

Climbed on a plane, flew far through the sky,
No one seeing this serviceman cry!

Trepidation the main course, of his mind boggling ride,
Turmoil with wonder, he keeps trying to hide.

Not all you say, suffered this way,
Some came back whole, to face the day.

'Tis the one who remains, caught in daily wonder,
Who shrinks in the night, at heavenly thunder,

Who struggles to make sense of his daily routines,
While trying to control thoughts of war and it's scenes.

The one who looks back on years lost to air,
Who relationships struggled far beyond repair.

The boy who married his Sweetheart of youth,
Who lost her while away in mind and truth.

The one whose nightmares became daily routine,
Whose countenance fell from happy to mean.

The one who calls out to the buddies he lost,
While serving for Freedom at any cost.


That my prayer is sent for, throughout the year,
To find Peace on earth, to overcome his fear!

Thank You Servicemen, those who remain,
Remember we care, that you suffer such pain.

Look to the Heavens and feel support from above,
For You Served God's Creation, please Know you are loved!

For those years of hurt, fear, and pain,
Freedom is ours, may it always remain!

Thank You Every Service Man and Woman For Your Blessing to America,
Cheryl G Burke

Be Happy Be Family

Be happy, be family, I recently wrote those words in another post, as a closing thought, as I reread the article, I was touched by the thought of being happy, because we are family! I know many people who have not experienced the blessings of being in a family where love is the key to the family relationships.

I feel very much blessed to have grown up with a rather atypical yet loving family, only to marry the man of my dreams and deliver and raise seven children of our own. I miss the times when seven children, five of whom were under six, followed my cue when we would prepare to go anywhere, or better yet, when it took eons to get ready to go to church, because everyone needed something. From needing shoes and socks put on the youngest ones, to combing the spiffy hairdos of the boys, from racing through a quicky breakfast, or stopping at the corner market for Hostess pies for a treat, those were the days. I loved every minute of my life, looking back, I have a tendency to see it in an even brighter light, than during those days of racing through life, to get everyone up to adulthood.

Adulthood that came oh too quickly for this Mother, for I would truly start from scratch again in a heartbeat. Yes, I loved Mommying, I appreciate the changes that were such a part of God's design in each of those lives, but miss the group of super close friends that I was such a part of.

New friends, new acquaintenances, new relationships, yes each has taken on a new look, a new friendship, a friendship that changes with the times. I look forward to those times yet to come, where I gain insight into who those seven people are becoming. I say are becoming, because that is what each of us does as long as we are granted breath to live on this earth. Ever expanding, always changing ever searching for the design of the Creator.

Be happy, be family, is a motto I understand more accurately today than I did 41 years ago. I found family life to be a super blessing, I pray that that style of living could be found by each and every one of my family, so that when they reach later years of their lives, they will have the honor of looking back and realizing that those things that really matter more than all else in life, are found in family, I pray that they realize that never will you be as happy as when you are surrounded by loved ones who know you and accept you as you are, without judgment, without demand, simply accepting because you are you!

Be Happy, Be Family!
Cheryl G Burke

Cherylgburke.com/blog

Returning to Place Characters Upon This Page

As with any posting or writing, ones mind takes off on a tangent of everything from fairy tale to extreme reality, when considering what the topic of the subject post shall be!

Today, my mind settled on how important the message of getting to know one another as adults, after we have grown up from being children together!

Though we remain children, in a sense, I think you will agree the development of a child into an adult, happens at some time along the way, albeit this time frame varies for most of us!

I just took a sabbatical from writing this post, as it took a turn not in the flow of this topic! I did post an article on Ezinearticles.com from the topic I received as I started this post! HAH! proof of what I said in the beginning of this post, "Ones mind takes off on a tangent!"

Now, back to my intended post! As children we have experiences that we view through the eyes of a child, ourselves, as we retain these memories, we must remember to update the vision we maintain! As an adult we must apply our intellectual knowledge to that which we experienced and how it was affected by the age at which it happened!

Many a memory has been updated when discussed with family members over a campfire, or family reunion, as each expresses his or her view of the memory!

I have come to the conclusion that everything in life is relative to the surroundings of the moment! I see as I see, do to the,
"intellectual teabag" I find myself in at any given time, in the ensuing years, I may have to go back and reassess the memory, put it into perspective, if you will.

What fun to go through life with people who have known us in, or since childhood, to find that we are able to accept the changes that have taken place in each of us, as how it should be for us!

You do not want to be me, I do not want to be you, dah! I am who I am by my choices, likewise, you have become who you are, by your choices. I would not dare to dream of attempting to make you into whom I think you shoud be, just as I would not want you to attempt to make me over into a clone of your thinking!

Learning how to accept one another with our differences intact, is a quality of love that we all have the opportunity to employ!

The family who has grown up together and stayed closest in all aspects, will find it easier to allow for the differences of belief or actions, that arise between themselves and their siblings.

When we realize that we do not hold the absolute truth on anything in this world, shy of the amount of control we have given over to God, we realize that we are to consider in judgment, only those things for which we are responsible to change!

When we realize that every human being has a mission in this life, we can begin to accept them where they are on their journey, knowing that the end of their journey has not yet come to be, nor is it our job to get them on track, only to love them for who and where they are!

What fun to be a part of a family who recognizes the wisdom in accepting one another in the role they play in our lives, even if it is to cause us to grow in areas we have previously had no need in which to grow!

Be Family, Be Happy!

Cheryl G Burke
cherylgburke.com

Returning to Love

Returning to love should be our battle cry at every turn! When there seems to be cause to be offended, we should turn to love, we cannot be offended, without losing focus on love!

Love covers a multitude of sins, even offensive actions by those we love! When I realize who I am, what I am made of, who you are, what you are made of, I am reminded that each of us is here only by the Grace of God!

We are not perfect in and of ourselves, we are not evil, we are not limited to any unchangeable determinations we have made for ourselves,in the past!

We are as great as our Creator has made us! We have the opportunity to become anything we so desire, to this end, why would we choose to take offense at any offering from anyone?

As I understand love, I understand myself and others. Love is the ultimate tool for success in this world. God is love, He has given us the potential to become like Him. He does not take offense when we or others, act the fool!

Why would I as a child of God, allow your thoughts and words to have more value than the thoughts and words of God? By saying this, I cannot become offended by anything in this world, He is my security, my rock (foundation on which I stand), and my Fortress (protection)!

Returning to love at every offer for offense, will keep my heart pure, my mind clear and my life successful!

Blessings,
CG

He is God <>< <><

Looking to Love to heal all issues in life is really the answer! For God so Loved the World, I am the World, you are the World, we are the World lets realize that in us lies the problem, as well as the answer!

Want to know the answers to life's problems, meditate, contemplate, listen, obey, then stand back and be amazed at the power of your perceptions as well as your receptions! You will hear how to solve issues you never even knew existed! You will be filled with an overpowering emotion of love such as you have never seen!

Let go, let God, has so much truth we refuse to believe! He says Be still and know that I am God!
Wow, when was the last time in the middle of a situation, you sat and "knew" that He is God? May it be as it should, today tomorrow and forever, He is God in Your life!
Blessings,
Cheryl G Burke
cherylgburke.com

Home Home at Last<>< <><

Living in the unlimited energy of the Universe! Wahootie, take hold, live, love and enjoy!

Well, not bad, eleven eighteen and we are home. Posting to see if this little Mi Fi is doing its job! Looks as though it is. What a beautiful day to end in such a lovely evening, great company, (Rick), great weather, great campsite (ta da)! What fun!
Blessings, One and All!

Finding My Way Back on The Internet

Wow,
What a challenge to get past all that has taken place in such short time! Oh well, life happens! We move on and take the bull by the horns! Operating without internet has been biggest challenge for me lately! Attempting to get Mi Fi hooked up on computer that I have at home and type all my articles on is a tad frustrating! To say the least! Hoping soon to find the answer to my internet issues and get moving on! Will attempt to catch up on all that has passed me by in this lack of communication, or at least super limited time!
Fun to have a moment to check out a few things!