I wrote this on the night of Oct. 8, 2017, right after we got some news that would affect my family’s lives forever. I was feeling pretty low the night I wrote it. There seems to be different pieces of this puzzle daily, some fit, some do not. As I try to imagine the puzzle finished, I giggle, I cry, I dream, and I Pray that we will make the “Best of Memories” that will forever remain in our hearts!
Life is like a great big puzzle, some pieces fit, but some do not. Yet, when we’re putting it all together, we just use what we’ve got. Sometimes I have pieces of sadness, some with drops of tears. Some pieces are a little scary, while some may show signs of fear. My pieces may show confusion, my struggles here and there… I put them in their in the rightful place and I say a little prayer. I’m sure to find different pieces as I go from day to day… Like laughter, kindness, patience and love in every way. And when it’s time for my puzzle to be finished I just hope to be… Where my memories that I’ve tucked away, I’ll be able to see.
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Hello! My name is Karen Price, and I'm a little late to the party. My husband Darrell and I will celebrate our 50th Anniversary this Friday, August 14th. He is the love of my life, and I feel so blessed God brought us together some 56 years ago. I like making my own Greeting Cards, writing poetry, and I like to read. I love the Lord, and I love sharing Him with others.
God Blessed us with two sons. Jason, our Marine, is no longer married, yet he seems to be happy, enjoying life as it is. He and Darrell work together in their Remodeling Business. He's pretty much a homebody, but an awesome young man.
Brandon and Christy live in Tulare, CA. They just celebrated their 25th Anniversary on August 5th. Brandon coaches Boys Varsity Water Polo and teaches High School English. He's also an Associate Pastor at First Baptist Church there in Tulare. Christy teaches as a Librarian in one of the Middle Schools. They have our only three Grandchildren.
Mackenzie is 20, and she is starting third year at California State University, Monterey Bay. She lives in Pacific Grove, CA. She gets to wake up to the most beautiful sunrises, and ends her day with the most awesome sunsets, there on the ocean. She works at the college, and has a little job at a Pizza Cafe. She works hard to help pay her way through school. She also teaches middle school teens at her church. She played Water Polo, give Swim Lessons in the Summer, a very active young lady.
Kelsey is 17, and she will be starting her Senior year next week from home.
She plays Water Polo, runs track, but her favorite sport is Soccer, and she's good at it. She is also an artist. She has drawn some awesome artwork. She plans to attend college in Arizona next year, just not quite sure yet.
Jacob is 14, and begins this year as a Freshman. He plays Basketball, Soccer, but Baseball is his favorite sport. He is going to try his luck at Water Polo, that is if they get to do sports at all. CA is still pretty much shut down because of this Covid Virus. All three of them are pretty good kiddos. They all love the Lord! They enjoy going Surfing, Camping, fishing, almost anything that has to do with the outdoors. They also enjoy being with their Family and Friends.
We always wanted a girl, but God had a plan for us to have boys. However, He blessed us with a young lady who we call our adopted daughter. Dana Jones is an awesome young lady that we have grown to love as our very own, as well as her sweet Family. We are blessed that her Mom and Dad share her with us. I am very grateful that she's invited me to share "Love You Strong" with all of you. I've enjoyed reading your stories and poetry, and I look forward for what lies ahead.
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This is beautiful. It reminds me of something I once read by a Native American elder who described life much like you have. We are walking a path and picking up puzzle pieces as we go and putting them in our pocket. We fit them into the puzzle as we can. Only when we reach the end of the path do we see how they all fit together. Sending you prayers.
Great visual, and such a poignant metaphor!
Thank you so much for sharing this.
Good, strong lines – “There seems to be different pieces of this puzzle daily, some fit, some do not.” Such truth.
“Yet, when we’re putting it all together, we just use what we’ve got.” – I love this!!
Wonderful poem!! I LOVE this!! LYS!!!
Thank you!
This is beautiful. It reminds me of something I once read by a Native American elder who described life much like you have. We are walking a path and picking up puzzle pieces as we go and putting them in our pocket. We fit them into the puzzle as we can. Only when we reach the end of the path do we see how they all fit together. Sending you prayers.
Thank you so much!
And thank you Cindye for sharing about the Native American Elder.
This is beautiful! Love how the words flow. Definitely
can relate to this and the ebb and flow that is life.
Thank you!
Great visual, and such a poignant metaphor!
Thank you so much for sharing this.
Good, strong lines – “There seems to be different pieces of this puzzle daily, some fit, some do not.” Such truth.
“Yet, when we’re putting it all together, we just use what we’ve got.” – I love this!!
Thank you April!