Tuesday, October 14, 2008

My Hero



Here is another poem from my book - an equal favourite along with My Shelter. It's self-explanatory, I hope it will touch others. My son and many of the primary school children I taught have a copy of this particular poem, citing it a favourite. One girl bought a bookmark with the poem printed on it for her aunt to help her make a decision to become a christian. Touching.

At right is what my book looks like. The cover design was done by an artist friend, Julie, and I thnk she did an amazing job. If any of you out there are interested in acquiring a copy of my book for yourself (or as a gift to someone else) just drop me a line and I will see about getting a copy to you.









My Hero






My hero doesn't wear a cape



And o'er tall buildings soar



He doesn't use his x-ray vision



To see beneath the floor



But he does wear a flowing robe



And sits upon His throne



He sees within this heart of mine



And examines how I've grown



My hero doesn't fight his foes



With brutal muscles powering



He doesn't slay the monstrous dragon



Outside the dungeon cowering



But he does help me overcome



All adversity in my life



With the strength and power of His love



Especially when doubt is rife



My hero is the Son of God



Who died upon a cross



For me He shed his precious blood



My gain, at such a cost



I doubt that I could give my life



For another human soul



But that was God's intention



Hs ulitmate redeeming goal



So let us look with grateful eyes



Upon the cross today



And give our lives to Jesus Christ



And trust Him to lead the way






Paulette Wedmore 4-5-03

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Luke Turns 21!


My son, Luke, turned 21 earlier this month (aug). I am continually amazed at how quickly time flies ( I must be having fun!). Luke didn't want a big party like he had for his 18th, so we celebrated with a special dinner and a scrumptious cake. We wish him every good wish for future success with girlfriend, Sian, his work and his life. He is a wonderful son and I love him with every fibre of my being. HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY LUKE!

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Handmade Cards




One of my favourite hobbies is making cards which I have been doing for more than twenty years now. I put some classical music on the stereo (or country music on my ipod!), cover the table with stamps, card of all colours, markers, ribbon, buttons - you get the idea -and I let inspiration take over. I have recently taken photos of my cards and decided to share some of them here. I have not bought a card since I started making my own and was recently shocked at the price of cards here in Australia while checking the valentine cards for my son. The thing I like about making my own cards is that I can make them personal, and know that they will not get another card like mine!


I make the Thinking of You card using Stampin' Up card, stamps, markers and embellishments. The second card uses Stampin' Up materials plus a stamp I bought while travelling in America in 2004. It says: what lies before us and what lies behind us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us

Monday, April 14, 2008

Another Favourite

I want to share with you another one of my favourite poems.
In the Midst of My Need
In your Word, true and faithful
You have decreed
That You'll always be near
In the midst of my need.
To comfort, to guide,
To respond when I plead
You answer me softly
In the midst of my need.
When I'm angry, impatient
You plant a love seed
And sit right beside me
In the midst of my need.
When I'm battered and sore
And my wounds seep and bleed
You heal my pain
In the midst of my need.
When I'm feeling unworthy
You take the lead
And fill me with grace
In the midst of my need.
You care and you love me
My spirit you feed
I'm so grateful you're close
In the midst of my need.
(c) Paulette Wedmore 9th September 2001

Poetry with a Purpose

In 2000 I began writing poetry to help me through a difficult time in my life. This turned into a book called 'Prayers from a Healing Heart' which I self-published in 2005. Here is a favourite from the book, written at 2.30 in the morning after tossing and turning for four hours!

My Shelter
My tears, like rain, unceasingly fall
They're battering down the retaining wall
Washing away all guilt and pain
So that I could start living freely again
When will it stop? I feel so weak
When will my soul have the peace I seek?
I look to the heavens and seek Your face
You're my shelter, O Lord, in a stormy place
The waters are rising, I fear I'll be drowned
As the waves all around me continually pound
My body is tired, my limbs so sore
I'm literally drained, I can't fight anymore
When I find the world has no answers for me
No remedy or cure that can set me free
On my knees in prayer I'm filled with grace
You're my shelter, O Lord, in a stormy place
I have faith that the sun will shine one day
And brighten the sadness and pain away
The birds will sing and the flowers will bloom
A new beginning will replace the gloom
Until that day when my soul is healed
And my love and Yours are eternally sealed
I'll place my life on a biblical base
You're my shelter, O Lord, in a stormy place
(c) Paulette Wedmore august 20th 2003