Lady Cady

Faith * Family * Life

Poems

Big Dreams

Dreams are funny things. Sometimes they just don’t want to let us go. We avoid them and avoid them but still they follow us around whispering in our little ears to let them out. To breathe life into them and make them what they demand to be. Writing is my big dream that follows me around. I’ve just wanted to be a writer from the time I was a little girl, but it seemed so silly, and everyone told me so. So, I did other things that were important, that I needed to do but ignored the whispers. Finally, I decided to listen. I’m so happy I did. Whatever your Big Dream is, trust your heart and trust yourself. God will be there guiding you every step of the way. And the world will be such a better place because you listened.

When a dream weighs heavy upon your heart,
But you’re just not sure where you need to start,
Greet your fear and shake its hand.
Then kindly tell it – you’re in command.
Roll your shoulders and touch your toes –
You know much more than you suppose.
Put on some music if you must
But fill your heart with faith and trust.
Pray to God for His guiding hand.
Then pray that you may understand.
For He’s waiting kindly on your front doorstep
And He wants to guide you step by step.
Then with His help your dream will grow
To something more than you can know.
For He is humble, loving, and kind
And He has what’s best for you in mind.
So, take your dream and take His hand
And let Him help you understand.
Start with a simple thing today
Because simple gets you on your way.
Then day by day as you march along
Your dream will sing a stronger song.
And one day you may wake to find
Your dream has helped your fellow mankind.
And oh, how happy will be that day!
And you’ll be so glad you went on your way.
Trusted God with the dream in your heart
And picked up your courage and made your start.

In All the Ways That I Can’t See

Have you ever made an effort to notice all the little ways that Heavenly Father shows you how much He loves you? Well, if the answer is “um, no” then consider this an invitation to start! Prepare yourself though – your life may never be the same. ❤

All the ways that God helps me,
In all the ways that I can’t see –
Lovingly, He lends a hand
And guides me to the Promised Land.
A little here, a little there.
Angels sent with love and care.
An answer in a simple thought.
A gospel principle freshly taught.
A smile on a friendly face.
Open arms in a brand new place.
Courage when I need it most.
Reminders there’s no need to boast.
A phone call when I didn’t see
That I really did have that time free.
A chance to help someone in need –
To help and lift and love and feed.
Prayers unanswered for a time –
Reminds me that it’s His, not mine.
Inspiration and talents too –
It’s God who helps me know what to do.
And so, when life drags me down.
I simply have to look around
And notice all the many ways
His love surrounds me on all my days.
And again I see how God helps me
In all the ways that I can’t see.

A Walk in the Meadow {A Poem by Madalyn!}

Madalyn wrote this poem just for fun a few months ago. She loves nature and being outdoors. In fact, it is sometimes a challenge to get her back in for things like schoolwork or dinner… 🙂 She also loves to write poems and draw pictures about nature. It is always a fun treat when she shares them with me. And so, I’ll share with you. 😍

A Walk in the Meadow
By Madalyn Cady – age 10 (Jan. 2022)

A walk in the meadow
With trees all around.
The birds are chirping.
There’re leaves on the ground.

A walk in the meadow
With cows eating grass.
It is sad to know
How fast time can pass.

A walk in the meadow
Of which God made.
I think of His teachings
As I lie in the shade.

Mama Life

Once upon a time I was single and had no kids. And then that changed. I got married. Several years later I had my first little boy. Then three more sweet babies followed in their own time and now – here I am. Each day is an adventure. Each day brings messes. But each day also brings new memories and lots of smiles. So, I’m sticking to this Mama Life, even on days I just want to write/paint/read/and eat chocolate. 🙂

One by one they all wake up
And need a little hug.
“I’m hungry mom, I need some food!”
And give a little tug.
Lovingly, I feed each one
And send them on their way.
And then once more we’ve jumped into
Another crazy day.

One by one throughout the day
They need my loving care.
“I have a bonk!” “I need my shoe!”
And I help their troubles, bear.
Patiently, I help each one
And send them on their way.
Once again with a smile
As they go back to their day.

One by one their sleepy now
And it’s time to go to bed.
“I need a hug and one more book!”
Then I kiss their little head.
Lovingly, I tuck them in
Then wish them each Good Night.
For once again we made it though
Another day till night.

When the Light Breaks Free

Growing up in the deserts of Southern Utah/Southern Arizona like I did, I have come to appreciate the rain as only you can when everyone is always “prayin’ for rain”. Living in the PNW like I do now, I’ve come to appreciate the sunny days as well. There’s nothing quite like a sunny day after a long stretch of Grey. ❤

I turn my face up to the sun.
Soak in each droplet one by one.
Let the warmth wash over me –
Grateful that the light broke free
From its clouded prison gates
To shine on us – appreciate.
To warm not just our simple faces
But our souls in deeper places.
That beg for light to set us free.
That hope for dark to hide and flee.
To give us strength to face the day
Because tomorrow may again be grey.
But from the simple drops of light
We’ll again have strength to face the fight.
And so, I turn my face again
Up to the sun – let it soak in.
Let the warmth wash over me
Grateful that the light broke free.

Time with Quiet

As an adult I have come to greatly value a little quiet time. I take it as often as I can get it – especially as an introvert and a mom! So many wonderful insights. So many wonderful calming thoughts. And yes, so many wonderful poems come my way when I embrace a little quiet time. 🙂

I like to let the quiet in –
To wrap its arms ’round me.
Then sit with just the two of us
So, my thoughts come easily.
To let it whisper to me now,
The things I need to hear.
To let it whisper to me how
Those things I need not fear.
And tiny thought by tiny thought
I gain new insight too.
As tiny thought by tiny thought
Leads me then to what to do.
Problems that seemed big before –
Now I see the way.
Outdated thoughts I used to have –
Replaced with a better way.
And when distractions come along
To fight the quiet here,
I send them back to where they were,
Back with noise and fear.
For we are good – just quiet and me –
As we spend some time alone.
For there’s many things that we must get
Together on our own.