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Andrew Budek-Schmeisser's avatar

It didn't go the way I thought

it really truly shoulda might,

but that doesn't mean I ought

to give up on doing it right.

Try again, repeat, reframe,

reset the thing, and try once more

to grab the brass ring, win the game,

and let success come through the door.

And then maybe the time will come

that I will walk up to the stage,

accept the plaudits, stand among

the heroes of this gilded age

who didn't quit, who followed through,

who did the work God set them to.

Meemanator's avatar

You are a master at thoughts in rhyme! ❤️

Linda Stoll's avatar

'I can say I have been free to be true to myself - and, more importantly, to God, as I put His opinion first above all else as I accept that I am here - but not of here.

That defines excellence for me.'

Deep. Profound. Exactly who we want to be. I'm in, Meems.

Meemanator's avatar

Okay then - you can come sit over here with me. Coffee or tea?

Linda Stoll's avatar

Hot tea. Decaf. Prefer Earl Grey. With honey.

Not picky at all.

Holly Smith's avatar

You have always been a doer and encouraged all of us to jump in with both feet and work our way out! This is why you are so loved! You have encouraged all of us and inspired each of us to do and give it your all:) ❌🤍

Meemanator's avatar

I think I can say, with or without my influence, I have some amazing heirs. AMAZING!

Holly Smith's avatar

But it’s ok to take credit because you have been our inspiration….seriously just claim it and proud!!!

Meemanator's avatar

If I was going to claim pride in anything it would be that God is always in the details of whatever I do with good intentions. ❤️

Holly Smith's avatar

I will agree to that amen!

nancyaruegg.com's avatar

LOVE that clock--not only for its well-worn beauty, but for what it symbolizes: a maker and owner who's willing to take risks, who makes do in marvelous ways, who follows her own God-inspired path, and who's true to who God made her to be. Kudos, Meema!

Meemanator's avatar

Thank you! Wish I had the same strength and energy I had when I hauled those posts out of my van and could still use my electric chop saw. I have stories. Divine Intervention is real. LOL!

INGRID C DURDEN's avatar

Reading this post my hair all stood upright. Could not have said it better. Thank you for this. A kindred soul xxx

Meemanator's avatar

Well hugs then! ❤️

Douglas L. Peck's avatar

Cool clock, Mother Earth.

Meemanator's avatar

Ha! That's Mother Eartha 😂

Rachel Hannon's avatar

Love this...it is one of the many important life things you have taught me...do it anyway...under the radar. For God. I love you

Meemanator's avatar

Love you too! Heart emoji!

R Meadow's avatar

I just love this one!! And I love the clock - a true heirloom if there ever was one! ~ Rosie

Meemanator's avatar

Thank you! My oldest daughter might be interested in inheriting that old clock but not sure about my other peeps. LOL