Sharing a little Gratitude and Thanksgiving Wishes :)

On November 21, 2011November 24, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Dedications, Holidays15 Comments

I’m thankful for
my parents, who brought me
into this world
They had two lovely daughters
Then another little girl
They’ve lived into their nineties
Seen new changes along the way
Each day, I think of them
Each day, for them, I pray

I’m thankful for
my husband, I’m the lucky one
for all he does for me
for how he shares his heart
and gives of himself so lovingly

I’m thankful for
my children, my daughter and my son
for who they’ve grown to be
for their love and compassion
they give so generously

I’m thankful for
all those unmentioned, they know who they are
and for my loving dog who passed
She’ll be our forever star…

for sight, so I may see
all of God’s creation
for sound, so I may hear “I Love You”
with tremendous elation…

and last, but not forgettable
for all of you
my friends in the blogging world
May your Thanksgiving be
absolutely wonderful!

Hugs and Blessings
Lauren

GOOD NIGHT, MY LOVE

On November 17, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Romantic32 Comments

They leisurely stroll

down the moonlit path

Their shoulders brush

as he takes her hand

Soft to the touch

Her eyes, beguiling,

She leans into him

and catches him smiling

A serenading breeze

follows them for awhile

He’s enchanted by her presence

and her dazzling style

The path’s end draws closer

He pulls her to embrace

Her lips, breathtakingly near

He kisses her, cradling her face

LUCKY FOR US

On November 10, 2011November 10, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Dedications, Haiku, Pets14 Comments

This Haiku follows my post
from November 9th.

Yesterday was our first day of coming home to an empty house.
It was tough…
it’s amazing how the routines are sorely missed…
in the morning, coming home from work and bedtime.
How she greeted us with her smile,
how she loved having her face scratched
and her belly rubbed…sigh~
We know it will get easier with time,
but for now…

didn’t know the end

was just around the corner

missing her so much

LScott 2011

Saying Good-bye to our Beloved Dog Today

On November 9, 2011November 9, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Dedications, Pets26 Comments

Dear Fellow Bloggers,

This won’t be one of my ordinary poems.

I’m simply sharing the sad news
that our Lucky Girl passed away today.
She was a black lab mix, 10 1/2 years old
and a true canine sweetheart.

She no longer desired her normal walks or hikes
with us, as her hind legs were getting weaker.
So, we continued to give her lovin’
and made sure she was comfortable.

Ironically, she was fine last night and this morning,
before we all left for work and school.
About two hours later, our neighbors
heard her crying and checked on her.
At that point, she was lying down, unable to move.

Our neighbor stayed with her until I got home, shortly after.
He had covered her with a blanket, kept her warm and
continued petting her, consoling her
until one of her family members came home.

When I saw her, I bent down,
kissed her on her nose
and petted her. She lifted her head,
looked at me, then put her head down.
I took her to our vet, after calling them
ahead of time, letting them know…

She passed away on the ride to the vet.

I’ve cried all day off and on and I’m not done, yet.

I’m thankful for many things:
my neighbor who took care of her until I got home
the fact that she didn’t suffer long
and, that she was able to say good-bye to
at least one of us…

We adopted her and gave her a good, loving home
for 9 years…
In return, she gave us unconditional love…

We now have a void in our hearts
and will miss her tremendously..

We love you, Lucky Girl~

Here’s a photo of her smiling at us all~

OUR STORY

On November 5, 2011November 5, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Romantic22 Comments

Before I met my husband, I was in the end of a 3 year relationship going nowhere fast.
My hope of meeting Mr. Right was rapidly fading.
I was only around 26, but I still felt time was running out.
Then, I put my refrigerator up for sale, he bought it and the rest is history!
So…we met in a funny way, but
it just goes to show you
that when you least expect it,
love happens!

Our paths were tangled, indirectly
We were unaware of
what was about to take place
The pace was swift and
it was fair to say
Our lives were about to change

I won’t rearrange the series of events
Some too laughable to erase
In any case
We crossed that bridge
through the sale of a Frig

Yes, don’t underestimate
what God can create humorously
that may become blissfully amazing

A month passed by
Hearts all a flutter
You better believe we were in love

Six months later
Riding a ski lift to the top
He popped the question

Six months after that
We said I do
A swift pace it was
because
We just knew

Now a little grayer
More laugh lines showing
Two kids still growing
We must be blessed
Sounds a bit crazy, however
It’s still love forever

MOMENTS IN TIME

On November 4, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Haiku, Mommy Years, Parenting18 Comments

Remembering when

their innocence held our hearts

giggles, hugs…always

A Haiku by LScott

HURTING ANGEL

On November 1, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Melancholy, Parenting24 Comments

For those children unable to
live in a loving environment.
May they find a reason to smile~

If only she could dream
Of rainbows and butterflies
Of a friend who never lies
Of a mommy to braid her hair
Of a daddy to simply be there
Of a world not needing disguise

If only she wouldn’t dream
In her darkened corner, where she cries
Wondering the who’s, where’s, and why’s
If the ache will stay in her forever
The pain she endures is clever
Surrounding her dismal, shadowed eyes

Love is a stranger to her life
Allowing only distress and strife
No escape illuminates the dark
Caution is kept to erase the mark
Loneliness cuts her spirit like a knife

Yet, with folded hands, she looks to the skies
And prays for warmth in the sunrise
And wishes for rainbows and butterflies

Happy 21 YEARS ♥

On October 13, 2011October 21, 2011 By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Dedications, Romantic2 Comments

An unforgettable evening of
our memories, our hearts were younger then
A precious gift from our teens
When love was new
and they were babies, then they grew
into compassionate souls
Twenty-one years gone by
Reminiscing…
Just yesterday diapers ruled the world
with painful cries from teething
Just yesterday
you took my heart
and captured my adoration
and then my life had meaning
It’s you and me, blissfully enjoying
our scrapbook, as we continue adding pages…