Lady Cady

Faith * Family * Life

I Am Enough

There always seems to be several areas in life that I feel like I’m not measuring up to someone’s standards, whether my own or someone else’s. Maybe you feel like this too. Well friend, I’m here to remind you that you are doing great things. Especially if you are following the Lord.

I may never be the person
That you think I need to be,
But I choose to follow Him
Because He makes me free.

I may never look just like
You think that I should look,
But if I tried to please just you –
It’s me who’d be forsook.

I may never have the talent
To do the things you do,
But I live my life in such a way
I’ll be happy to review.

I may fall and make mistakes
When my life becomes too tough –
To you I might not measure up,
But to Him I am enough.

Lap Time Nap Time

There is a little person in our house right now who is going through the teething season of life. Poor little man. Some days, because of his discomfort, I feel like a Mom-Gym as he climbs on and off my lap while I work with the older kids. Mom’s out there – we get it! It’s not fun to have those pesky teeth trying to poke through those cute gums. So, I kiss his fuzzy little head and comfort him as best I can. 🙂

Each time I sit and take a seat
You climb up on my lap.
Sometimes before I know it,
You are taking a little nap.
My little friend with fuzzy hair,
What am I supposed to do?
There’re so many things I need to do
But I simply can’t move you!
So instead, I’ll sit here quietly
And enjoy this little snuggle
For only in a year or two
You’ll be past wanting to sit and cuddle.
You’ll be off on you own exploring
In your simple little way
Finding other things to do
Then hanging with mom all day.
So, I’ll set the things aside
That are clogging up my List
And sit and simply enjoy the things
That all too soon will be much missed.

Springtime Serenade

We live in an area surrounded by wooded wetlands. We love it for many reasons, us being a family of introverts and all. Not long after we moved in, we began hearing a curious sound in the evenings we hadn’t heard before. Frogs. One will start and soon another until they are making noise all around. Then as quickly as they start, they quiet back down. Until another one starts it up again that is. In general, I’m not a fan of reptiles or amphibians but I have fallen in love with the sound our little friends make in the quiet of the evening. It has become something we look forward to each year as winter begins to fade into spring.

As the daytime fades to night,
And each star turns on its light,
One by one they each begin –
It’s time to sing their song again.
What will they sing tonight?
We each wonder with delight.
Will they share their wisdom told
Through generations young and old?
Will it be a new love song
Sung harmoniously through the throng?
Perhaps a lively little ditty –
One ne’er found throughout the city.
Or a solo, single frog
Sharing a heartfelt monologue.
Maybe a quiet simple tune
Meant to serenade the moon.
With each Ribet and each Croak
We love the peace each sound invokes.
For there’s nothing as magical as the sound
Of evening frogs, that can be found.

There’s Nothing Like a Baby

I have been lucky enough to have four sweet little babies come in my life that call me Mom. Each one has taught me more and more about the Savior’s love. They have also each taught me how to love as He does. It is not an easy road but I’m grateful for every minute I spend on it.

There’s nothing like a baby,
To teach humility.
To teach you what it is
To love unconditionally.
To teach you about giving
With nothing in return.
To worry about more
Then just your own concerns.

It must be how it is
To love as the Savior loves,
With so much love and kindness
Just as the Savior does.
So lovingly, so tenderly,
Filling what we lack.
So lovingly, so tenderly,
Asking very little back.

So of course, I’ll love this baby,
Just as the Savior needs,
With humility and kindness
Just as His love proceeds.
For there’s nothing like a baby
To teach humility.
To teach you what it is
To love unconditionally.

Chocolate

It’s Monday, Ya’ll. Enough said, right? Time to break out the chocolate! I inherited a lot of traits from my mother – one being a love for chocolate if you can’t tell. I eat a low carb/keto diet now for health reasons but thankfully I found Lily’s. Love. 😍

I’d like to introduce my friend –
One I’ll have until the end.
Hand in hand we face the day,
In the pantry, hid away.
They comfort me when days are long.
In the car, they tag along.
They never judge or criticize.
They listen while I analyze.
Sometimes they bring some peanut butter –
This always leaves my heart aflutter.
When I’m brave, I’ll share this friend,
To heal a heart that needs to mend.
Other times, They’re mine o’ mine –
Sorry – maybe I’ll share next time.
Holidays sure are the best,
If with this friend, I will be blessed.
They make any treat the best it’s been.
They bring me peace amidst the din.
I’m sure you see exactly why
I’ll have this friend until I die.

Little Tender Mercy

Have you ever had a day made just a little better by some small act of kindness or tiny, unexpected miracle? Aren’t those just the best days. 🙂

Why, hello little mercy! Just how are you?
Thank you for being so tender and true.
Thank you for coming in just the right time.
And thanks for the lift from the grit and the grime.
Thanks for the love you brought down to me
On the wings of an angel that I couldn’t see.
Thank you for making this day even better
In the form of a hug and even a letter.
Thank you for helping me out on my way.
Thank you for being what I needed today.