Shades of Time

By Judy L Creel

Such a blessing is mine to publish this book,
Using poems to offer hope for those who look.
Mainly desiring to aid people in need,
Making use of Gods promises we must heed.
Accepting Gods mercy and gracethus in heaven afforded a place.
Resting in Jesus who died and now lives above,
Yearning that people will accept His gift of love!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Jan 30, 2015
• ISBN: 9781503535497

Judy L Creel

I am the only child to Floyd and Dorothy (Reesman) Beveridge in the town of Putneyville, Pennsylvania. My parents moved to Kittanning, Pennsylvania, when I was very young. I overcame a life-threatening kidney disease called nephritis at the age of six. I accepted the Lord as my Savior at the age of eleven. I enjoyed my years in school and made many wonderful friends. I fulfilled a business course and graduated salutatorian of my class. I married a fellow classmate—Gary. I am a mother of a daughter, Marci Lyn, and a son, Ryan Floyd. I’m an animal lover, especially dogs and cats. I spent many years in the banking industry in addition to part-time positions as monument salesperson, postal worker, and coowner/manager of husband’s retail tire business. My church involvement has included various positions on the official board, youth leader, nursery worker, etc. I had the privilege of caring for my aging parents during their last years on earth. I’m the author of Windows to My Heart and Shades of Time.

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Copyright © 2014 by Judy L Creel.

Library of Congress Control Number:   2015900851

ISBN:      Hardcover      978-1-5035-3547-3

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CONTENTS

Blessings in Life

Coping Stamina

Name Sentiments

Points to Ponder

Hidden Memory

I want to dedicate the book to the many people who have enriched my life through the years. Always remember life’s journey is meaningless unless someone cares and someone does!!! His name is Jesus Christ John 3:16

Also, I want to thank my daughter, Marci Lyn, for allowing time in her busy schedule to proof-read my book.

BLESSINGS IN LIFE

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ABCs for Life

A waken each day with a thankful heart

B elieve you have a purpose to impart.

C arefully choose your actions each day

D o not give in to the devil’s sway.

E agerly greet those who need your care

F ulfill those tasks given you to bear.

G o about your routine with a smile

H elp with actions to go the extra mile.

I magine you can make a difference

J oyfully await the experience.

K eep alert to the problems and trials

L et Jesus give you wisdom all the while.

M ake a positive mark where e’er you go

N ever to the world your heartaches to show.

O pen your heart’s door to the Lord above

P rayers will be answered by God’s love.

Q uality of life is what we aspire

R est, peace, and good health we all desire.

S atisfaction of success to achieve

T rusting in Jesus these hopes to receive.

U sing the talents inborn in our soul

V alor imposed to envision our goal.

W orking to do our best as God allows

X amples of courage as He endows.

Y ielding to the path He has aligned

Z illion of blessings we have been assigned!

Bookends

B ibles on the shelf above

O ther books on sex and love,

O dd publications wedged between

K eeping books on children and teens,

E nvelopes on topics in the news

N ewest info on the medical views,

D ust collects on the top of each one

S o rarely do we read just for fun!

The bookends hold these publications in place

But life offers little time to read in our hectic pace.

It’s vital to fill our minds with worthwhile stuff

Just having bookends is not nearly enough!

Colors

Colors, colors all around

Red, yellow, orange, and brown.

How