tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170736184290277644.post7620006172924506206..comments2023-05-28T06:11:00.640-06:00Comments on Reading the Leaves: The Sidekickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07288429350660571515noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170736184290277644.post-33475253885984100932010-12-22T10:51:48.857-07:002010-12-22T10:51:48.857-07:00you're right. i *get* the poem.
i'm sitt...you're right. i *get* the poem.<br /><br />i'm sitting here barely holding it together as i think of all socks that He has allowed me to be paired with. socks that have brought incredible joy with their zany colours and how, somehow, it makes the pair beautiful.<br /><br />how each sock has brought warmth in the midst of the hardness of this year.<br /><br />how sometimes, you just need that particular sock.<br /><br />and as i face a future with no known socks, it makes me want to hold my socks here that much closer.<br /><br />you, my dearest karyn are one of the most colourful, the most warm, the most zany of the socks i've been given. and i am so, so thankful for you and for who you are.<br /><br />who you are is beautiful, and kind and gracious and a woman who allows Jesus to touch so many lives for Him.<br /><br />i love you.kimberleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12804672126005078796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170736184290277644.post-49966417326959813962010-12-21T09:50:01.123-07:002010-12-21T09:50:01.123-07:00I was thinking of the sock poem and of my kids who...I was thinking of the sock poem and of my kids who have worked for me through the years. <br /><br />Two girls stand out in my mind. These girls are TH treasures if there ever were TH treasures. They are accepting and compassionate and funny and made a practice of caring for everyone who came through the doors of the TH.<br /><br />My socks now have names: the purple one is Lois Lewis and the red-and-grey one is Little Dawn.<br /><br />Happy Christmas, my very loved pair of socks!!The Sidekickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07288429350660571515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170736184290277644.post-32660805522986525552010-12-21T09:30:24.408-07:002010-12-21T09:30:24.408-07:00There are a few occasions in my life when I've...There are a few occasions in my life when I've come across a poem and said, "I wish I'd written that."<br /><br />I really, REALLY wish I'd written that.<br /><br />The stockings hung<br />by the chimney <br />with care.<br /><br />Thank you, from me and RtL readers, for the beautiful Christmas gift.The Sidekickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07288429350660571515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170736184290277644.post-63304484662904240302010-12-21T06:37:15.417-07:002010-12-21T06:37:15.417-07:00darn it, K. . .
ya know, ya got me thinkin' ....darn it, K. . .<br /><br />ya know, ya got me thinkin' . . .<br /><br />we're each like an old sock<br /> needling one another<br />needing an other<br />whether<br /> miss - matched<br /> or perfectly coloured<br />we fit<br /> we warm<br /> another<br /><br />sometimes we look<br /> allputtogether<br />sometimes a little<br /> b it<br /> od d<br /><br />around the b<br /> end<br />in need of a mend<br /> a good<br /> friend<br /><br />perhaps<br /><br />if we<br />were all<br /><br /> just<br /> a little more blind<br /> a little more kind<br /><br />maybe<br /><br /> just<br /> may<br /> be<br /> ( i<br /> Bette<br /> we )<br /> we'd truly see<br />one another<br /> without prejudice<br />no different than us<br /><br />rather<br /><br /> just<br /> like<br /> us<br /><br /> (. . . just an old sock . . .)<br /><br />an odd sock<br />waiting to be chosen<br />waiting to be paired<br />waiting to be gifted <br />waiting to fulfill<br /> one simple purpose. . . <br /><br />to warm just<br /> one<br /> cold (foot)<br /> today<br /><br />to clothe just<br /> one<br /> naked (foot)<br /> now<br /><br />little. odd. sock.<br />you colour<br />someone's world<br /> with your<br />particular<br />warmth<br /><br />let. some. one.<br />warm your<br />world<br /> with their<br />particular<br />colourCathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236104607481616313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170736184290277644.post-88689862579026963502010-12-20T01:52:44.659-07:002010-12-20T01:52:44.659-07:00Almost cried over the sock story:). She sounds li...Almost cried over the sock story:). She sounds like a very sweet lady. It is different learning to just let people be a blessing. Sometimes a little overwhelming and a simple "thank you" doesn't seem enough, but it's wonderful how the Lord encourages us through those around us. Have a wonderful Christmas!Meleahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170736184290277644.post-59519926579189024682010-12-19T22:47:24.595-07:002010-12-19T22:47:24.595-07:00Yes! And although you aren't very good at acce...Yes! And although you aren't very good at accepting others ministry towards you (don't deny it, just accept it), just know it is God ministering through them.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088954144281629542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170736184290277644.post-6375424732507390362010-12-19T20:29:27.226-07:002010-12-19T20:29:27.226-07:00Beautiful socks from such a beautiful soul... sure...Beautiful socks from such a beautiful soul... sure do love Miss Betty!!! (did you know she prayed me "Home"?) Thanks for sharing these wonderful life lessons in such a wonderful way. You are an encouragement to me, my beautiful friend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8170736184290277644.post-79592782313673817422010-12-19T17:18:04.977-07:002010-12-19T17:18:04.977-07:00Kar you are such a giver how could anyone ever say...Kar you are such a giver how could anyone ever say no to you.I only hope it balances out soon.We have to change the phrase I will only throw it out. I will come up with a new one for you in the new year. OBOBnoreply@blogger.com