WHAT YA GOT SWAP Chat Thread

[gabrielle1976]

I found this poem and wanted to share-it is beautiful!

Please, if it offends you, just skip over it.

Twas’ 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38
when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven’s gate.
Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.
They could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.
They were filled with such joy, they didn’t know what to say.
They remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.
“Where are we?” asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.
“This is heaven,” declared a small boy. “We’re spending Christmas at God’s house.”
When what to their wondering eyes did appear,
but Jesus, their Savior, the children gathered near.
He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same,
then He opened His arms and He called them by name.
And in that moment was joy, that only Heaven can bring-
those children all flew into the arms of their King
And as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace,
one small girl turned and looked at Jesus’ face.
And as if He could read all the questions she had
He gently whispered to her, “I’ll take care of mom and dad.”
Then He looked down on earth, the world far below
He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe.
Then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,
“Let My power and presence re-enter this land!”
“May this country be delivered from the hands of fools
I’m taking back my nation. I’m taking back my schools!”
Then He and the children stood up without a sound,
“Come now my children, let me show you around.”
Excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran,
all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.
And I heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,
“In the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT.”​

written by Cameo Smith-Mt. Wolf, PA

Its a nice poem. I still have a hard time even thinking about that day , It makes me burst into tears , I avoided the news as I always do except the live brodcast that day just to make sure I knew exactly what happend . As a mother it scares the hell out of me above and beyond the tragdey and heartbreak . Sending my son back to school took every ounce of strength I had .

 

[caj1985]

This thread has had me sniffling 4 times already this morning. I'm sitting hear at work on lunch listening to Christmas Carols. Those and you guys restore my faith in the decency of the human race.

Best wishes and love to everyone for Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa or whatever sacred holiday you celebrate. May the New Year be full of all the wonderful things you deserve such as peace, love and SAFETY for you and all your loved ones.

 

[Bettacreek]

I had to take time away from the thread before posting, so I wouldn't cry more! CJ is incredibly generous. I wish I could hug her! I had another anonymous member send my kids a bunch of xmas presents as well. I could hug that person as well. I love BYC and the people on here who make the world look better.

 

[kraftyladies]

You guys have me in tears! Cjwaldon, that act of generosity was so unexpected and kind... Thank you! And craftylady, thanks for offering the apron back up, even though it was supposed to be a side swap. You all are so awesome! It doesn't take much to bring me to tears lately it seems, but in this crazy world where people shoot up a school full of tiny children, it's nice to know there are still people who will offer up a simple gift of generosity to someone they have never even met!

Roosterlane, please give your hubby a great big hug from me. You are truly blessed to still have him in your life after all of this. I know first hand how it can so easily go the other way. Almost 3 years ago, I lost my perfectly heathy husband at 42 to a sudden, massive, unexpected stroke. He was conscious for 14 hours after the stroke, struggling to communicate. He told me repeatedly that he loved me, and I told him repeatedly that I loved him too. He kept telling me he wanted to go home, and I told him he could go home when he could walk out of the hospital. I really never thought he wasn't going to make it... The last thing he said to me was that he loved me and he wanted to go home. In hindsite, I don't believe he was talking about our physical home, but Home... To our Father in Heaven. He started to seizure, and went unconscious. Within hours he was on life support, and within another hour or two, he was brain-dead. I know the exact minute he left me... I felt him leave. Even though he was unconscious, I saw the life leave his eyes. I was filled with a peace that I had never felt before. It was only about a half hour later that the nuerosurgeon came in and examined him and told me he was gone, only being kept "alive" by the machines. I told him I knew... We kept him going for another 2 days so his family could come say goodbye. (We were in Vegas for a conference when it happened... All the way across the country). My kids lost the best Daddy in the world. I lost my best friend, my soul mate, my rock, my life... It's been a long hard climb, but by the grace of God, I am forging a new life for me and for my kids. The chickens are part of that new life, and they bring me so much joy. Being a part of this BYC family means more to me than any of you could possibly ever know...

So now that I am thoroughly a blubbering, teary mess... I just want to say Thank You for letting me be a part of this...

You are so very welcome. Glad we can do one small thing in this crazy world. So sorry to hear about your husband, He is in a much better place. We are very glad you found our small group of WONDERFUL people. I know I am sure glad I found them!

 

[kraftyladies]

With all the problems in this world, it is very saddening. Especially all this going on during the holidays, the deaths of all the children.

I don't know about the religious affiliation of everyone, some I do, but not all. I am a christian, and have a very strong faith. I just wanted to share one of my favorite "Christmas" type songs. Please, if you are not of Christian faith, do not watch or listen, I do not mean to offend.

But in light of everything that is happening these days, this song is quite appropriate. And just beautiful, but that's my opinion.

 

[tdhenson86]

With all the problems in this world, it is very saddening. Especially all this going on during the holidays, the deaths of all the children.

I don't know about the religious affiliation of everyone, some I do, but not all. I am a christian, and have a very strong faith. I just wanted to share one of my favorite "Christmas" type songs. Please, if you are not of Christian faith, do not watch or listen, I do not mean to offend.

But in light of everything that is happening these days, this song is quite appropriate. And just beautiful, but that's my opinion.

Good song!

 

[babymakes6]

Very pretty song! Thanks for sharing!

 

[Bettacreek]

Just caught an ameraucana roo breeding an ameraucana hennie!!! I can now start to look forward to their eggs in a few weeks!!!

 

[tdhenson86]

I found this poem and wanted to share-it is beautiful!

Please, if it offends you, just skip over it.

Twas’ 11 days before Christmas, around 9:38
when 20 beautiful children stormed through heaven’s gate.
Their smiles were contagious, their laughter filled the air.
They could hardly believe all the beauty they saw there.
They were filled with such joy, they didn’t know what to say.
They remembered nothing of what had happened earlier that day.
“Where are we?” asked a little girl, as quiet as a mouse.
“This is heaven,” declared a small boy. “We’re spending Christmas at God’s house.”
When what to their wondering eyes did appear,
but Jesus, their Savior, the children gathered near.
He looked at them and smiled, and they smiled just the same,
then He opened His arms and He called them by name.
And in that moment was joy, that only Heaven can bring-
those children all flew into the arms of their King
And as they lingered in the warmth of His embrace,
one small girl turned and looked at Jesus’ face.
And as if He could read all the questions she had
He gently whispered to her, “I’ll take care of mom and dad.”
Then He looked down on earth, the world far below
He saw all of the hurt, the sorrow, and woe.
Then He closed His eyes and He outstretched His hand,
“Let My power and presence re-enter this land!”
“May this country be delivered from the hands of fools
I’m taking back my nation. I’m taking back my schools!”
Then He and the children stood up without a sound,
“Come now my children, let me show you around.”
Excitement filled the space, some skipped and some ran,
all displaying enthusiasm that only a small child can.
And I heard Him proclaim as He walked out of sight,
“In the midst of this darkness, I AM STILL THE LIGHT.”​

written by Cameo Smith-Mt. Wolf, PA

I really like that poem!

 

[coldupnorth]

With all the problems in this world, it is very saddening. Especially all this going on during the holidays, the deaths of all the children.

I don't know about the religious affiliation of everyone, some I do, but not all. I am a christian, and have a very strong faith. I just wanted to share one of my favorite "Christmas" type songs. Please, if you are not of Christian faith, do not watch or listen, I do not mean to offend.

But in light of everything that is happening these days, this song is quite appropriate. And just beautiful, but that's my opinion.

Love the song - I cried again!