One sunny May morning years ago at my first yard sale of the season, I found this little picture. It was priced right at twenty-five cents and that remains the best quarter I've ever spent. Here are the words:
The Home Land
Think ~
Of stepping on shore and finding it Heaven;
Of taking hold of a hand and finding it God's hand;
Of breathing new air and finding it Celestial air;
Of feeling invigorated and finding it immortality;
Of passing from storm and tempest to an unbroken calm;
Of waking up ~ and finding it HOME!
"In my Father's house are many mansions." John 14:2
Today's post is dedicated to Miss Sandy and her beautiful grandmother who now makes Heaven her home.
I'm going to be attending a funeral this afternoon. While I didn't know the lady who died (her family are neighbors), it will nevertheless be a comfort to remember those words.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely find that picture was, what comforting words. Thank you for sharing it with us!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Sherry
I would have to say thats a quarter very well spent! I am back now...thanks for being so kind...you are a wonderful friend...
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Robin
Those are such comforting words.
ReplyDeleteMy father died in the month of May in 1999.
My grandmother (the one with the lilacs) died in May too.
Such lovely words to share! I'm not sure that's something I would have put in a garage sale, but lucky for you someone did! And at the best price!
ReplyDeleteYou're a good friend to be remembering Miss Sandy's grandmother on your blog!
Hugs,
Jan
Oh Vee, this is just beautiful. I've been thinking of Sandy often....knowing she needs a (((hug))) ~ xxoo, Dawn
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely poem. I can see why y ou like it so.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful sentiment! I agree, that was a quarter well spent.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
Linda
Very comforting words. But you've mentioned "My Father's Mansion" and now I'm off to listen to "This is My Father's World"....at least 12 more times!
ReplyDeleteI'm very sorry to hear about Miss Sandy's grandmother.
- Suzanne
Vee,
ReplyDeleteThank you sweet friend, she is indeed home. I'll be in touch later.
That is a beautiful prose, Vee. Very comforting. I'm sending it to my sister-in-law who lost two dear friends recently.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear Miss Sandy lost her grandmother.
Hugs, Pat
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This is so beautiful and what a sweet thing to do for your friend....
ReplyDeleteHAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!!
A perfect dedication. What a nice picture. It's peaceful just reading those words.
ReplyDeleteKari
I've thought about the 'homeland' many times this week as Mother's Day approaches...and I think of our two moms who are there. It's a lovely poem...a comforting reminder to all of us who have recently lost loved ones.
ReplyDeleteVee these words are just so beautiful. Thinking of my parents now too.
ReplyDeleteHello Vee,
ReplyDeleteI hadn't visited you for a few days, and thought I would drop by while I am preparing for my Bible Study lesson tomorrow...
What a beautiful verse!
This is beautiful and inspiring. Makes one grateful ,
ReplyDeleteDarly