Barbara C. Rowe's Blog, page 15
March 30, 2014
The Journey
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Sometimes, as parents we are distance from our children, either by location or an emotional issue. I, as a Mother look back and see all the mistakes I’ve made and it is a very humbling experience. For those who have had issues with their parents, understand what I am referring to. The very thing we don’t want to be, or mistakes we don’t wish to make, become an issue when we are parents. When our children are older and have experienced more of life, they can see through our eyes, but now…they don’t.
My book “Turbulent Sea of Emotions” is about my journey in life and the hardships and my personal struggle with my faith. It has done well and to my surprise men seem to respond as much as women. Sometimes reading a poem or writing that reflects on your own experiences allows you to feel you are not alone. There is always someone, somewhere who has or is experiencing the same. I hope, no I PRAY that from reading my work, some are able to relate and find comfort or validation of the things that have happened to them.
The Journey
Where should I start with this story of mine?
As a child, things were not good,
I didn’t have any parents, really, and was confined.
Happiness was for someone else.
My life was far from being what it should.
Growing up and in emotional pain,
I reached out for comfort, from anyone.
For all my efforts, in the end, I had nothing to gain.
Through all my youth, I just needed someone.
As a Mother at an early age
I really tried my best.
I was happy for a while, but it was only a stage.
Being a good wife was kind of a test
Now my children are grown,
Doing the things, I use to do,
And living their lives, on their own.
I’d love to have all those years back.
Wouldn’t you?
Now I’m growing older and afraid of what is to come.
I’m living life in uncertainty and fear,
Still searching for a mate, and there have been some.
Lord! There have been so many nights, a tear.
When I am laid to rest,
I hope my children know,
Their Mother tried to do her best.
She really loved watching them grow.
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March 28, 2014
Another taste of The Home Fire
Originally posted on When I Became an Author:
Here’s another excerpt from my newest book,
The Home Fire
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Arriving at the train station three hours early, Kidd settled down on the icy bench and drifted off to asleep. When she awoke, the conductor was blowing a whistle and calling, “All aboard! All aboard for El Paso!”
Dragging her feet, Kidd boarded the train, after she saw to it that Chip was safe and comfortable in the livestock car. Kidd pressed her face against the cool glass, almost expecting to see Dan and Shey there to wave her off. Instead, she saw Rowdy, wearing a fur muffler and a thick scarf, standing by the very bench she had napped on. He didn’t wave. He just looked at her. His eyes were sad. If she could have, Kidd would have gotten off the train right then, but it was already too late. Slowly, the train began moving, and…
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Elemental Magic
Originally posted on In Our Stars:
Earth Magic:
*Growth
*Stability
*Mammals
*Crystals
Air Magic:
*Inspiration
*Communication
*Flying winged creature
*Clarity
Fire Magic:
*Warmth
*Passion
*Strong Emotion
*Temper
*Rebirth(transformation)
Water Magic:
*Deep Emotion
* Tenderness
*Balance
*History
*Marine Creatures
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Friday Fun – Hide
Originally posted on booknvolume:
Hide All that I Am
With All That I Was
Until All that I Want to Be
Becomes Reality
Hiding in the Mask You See.
~Morgan~
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Beautiful image by: de-mure at deviantart.com
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Colored Smoke – Sean Naber
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RE-member
Originally posted on Source of Inspiration:
I am defined
by what I am
and by what
I am not.
I choose what
I am and am not
I Re-member
who I am
and who everyone
else is
my soul purpose
to Re-member
to help others
Re-mind
help them
Re-member, too
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Let It Go, Live In The Now, The Little Things
Originally posted on findingmyinnercourage:
The concept of letting go of the past and the present is living in the now. It awakens our souls while allowing us to find true peace and happiness.
Our lives are filled with constant stimuli. Everywhere we look something is flashing in front of our eyes. Instead of trying to take it all in or block it all out it’s important to study the little things in our lives.
Paying attention to the detail of the little things that goes unnoticed helps us feel more connected to our surroundings and to ourselves.
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WHAT HE DID, by Carl A. Gooch
Originally posted on By the Mighty Mumford:
WHAT HE DID
Jesus shed precious blood for man,
He paid the price of sin’s demand…
His love poured out that dark day
That we might live in a better way!
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And though a sinner you may see,
My Lord came and set me free…
I am a man and sometimes fall
But my loving Lord forgave it all.
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The Lord Most High, my Savior be,
He was the lamb of sacrifice for me…
He filled my heart–it overflows–
I will praise him that the world knows!
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I remember my life filled with sin,
I was lost not knowing where to begin…
I heard him calling but run and hid,
But now I praise Him for what He did.
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A miracle was given to me that day…
Now there is no day I do not pray!
Carl A. Gooch ~ 27 March 2014
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THE DEAD GAME — 5 STAR REVIEW
Originally posted on SUSANNE LEIST:
5 STAR REVIEW OF “THE DEAD GAME”
A GREAT 5 STAR REVIEW ON AMAZON AND BARNES & NOBLE
The Haunted Mansion Awaits?, March 22, 2014
By
John R. Dizon “John Reinhard Dizon” (Lee’s Summit, Mo United States) – See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Dead Game (Kindle Edition)
The Dead Game by Susanne Leist is a psychological thriller set in the small town of Oasis, Florida where Linda Bennett and her friends embark on a haunted house expedition. Her clique of entrepreneurs include Todd Morrison, a roguish fellow who easily navigates among the different factions within the community. Only Linda perceives the fact that Todd and the enigmatic Father John may know something more about the town than meets the eye, and the traumatic events to follow serve to confirm her darkest fears.
The author raises the…
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Something to make you laugh. Enjoy!
Originally posted on Barbara C Rowe Author:
I’m Goin Huntin
I have always thought of myself as being fairly self-sufficient, although my husband disagreed strongly. Maybe some would call me an adventurist, in an odd sort of way. Living in the city does not require survival skills.
My neighbors in those wonderful mountains were so resourceful; they grew a lot of their own food and many of them hunted for their meat. It was not reserved for those who had limited income, but just a way of life. Gosh, maybe with a little practice, I could be a hunter, as well.
I loved animals, but I wondered what I would do if a serious invasion of some sort caused me to have to fend for myself. Don’t laugh, I am serious. I’m not talking about aliens, you know, just enemies of some sort. We did not own a rifle or shotgun and forget about a bow and…
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