Memories

[Tiras]

After everyone had left this morning, and it’s to cold to get out yet. I sat in the floor in front of the open fireplace, watching the flames, just like I use to at my Poppa J’s when I was a kid, and the memories came flooding back, (He’s been gone for 51 years).

I still go by sayings that he had, for weather, planting, fishing, etc, he would say a warm sunny day is always a good day to go fishing, (well that’s my interpretation of what the said!😂).

I hope that I leave to my kids and grandkids memories, sayings, and they remember how to do things I have taught and shown them, when I’ve been gone for 50 years.

My thoughts go back to all of those “Precious Memories”

Not only memories of him but, all of my Grandparents. The simpler times gone by. Life back then was hard work, yet they seemed to be happier people, than we are today? They had time to help their neighbors, and they would catch their work up later!

I can’t help but wonder, one of the old sayings they had, is that before you die, your life will flash in front of your eyes. With my health issues, don’t think that hasn’t crossed my mind.

We are not promised tomorrow! Life is only a vapor, here today and gone tomorrow.

Am I, or have I ever been perfect, absolutely not, and never will be here on this earth. I just a sorry old sinner who has been saved, by Grace, and the Precious shed Blood of Jesus Christ!

John 3:16-18 KJV

[16] For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. [17] For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. [18] He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

I have heard over and over again, at funerals.

“If they could talk to you today, here’s what they would say. “Make sure you know without a shadow of a doubt where you will spend eternity”.

Well I’m still here and I’m asking you that question, where will you spend eternity if today is your last day here?

My prayer is for of all my family and friends is,

“That I’ll Meet You On The Other Side Of Jordan”

If I go before any of you, I’ll be there waiting, if you go before me, I sure hope you will be waiting there for me!

May God’s Grace, Mercy, and Blessings be to each and everyone!

[Ianrussell69]

Good times good memories and good fire let the memories make you smile buddy

[Tiras in reply to Ianrussell69]

It’s smiles with tears😊♥️

[Ianrussell69 in reply to Tiras]

I know what you mean when I think of my dad and my mate I have to go and have a word with myself then I smile and laugh 😂 at the silly times

[Lisalou19]

It looks so peaceful sitting in front of that fire. X

[Tiras in reply to Lisalou19]

I love sitting in front of the fireplace, yes it so peaceful and serene. I love watching the flames dance. To feel the heat and warmth it gives our home!

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[Lorelei]

I’m willing to bet that one of the things you will be leaving to your children is their faith in our Lord. That is an amazing gift we can provide to our children! I’m sure from many of the things you’ve posted that your children will remember your example of living your life in Christ!

[Tiras in reply to Lorelei]

Thank you!

Honestly, if I left nothing else except the love of Christ in there heart, and to accept God as their savior. Then it was not in vain. God will live on in them through us(Laura & I)!

Thank You!’

♥️♥️

[Peppytea]

What a beautiful post to read this morning as I wake up Tiras, thank you so much.

Fire looks gorgeous too. My Nan has one and I’m practically attached to it every time we go and visit. It makes me feel like a child again when I would be the one in front of the fire (I’ve always been the smallest!) and even though I would be sweating bullets, I would be happy because I would be with my family. Isn’t it funny how a fixture can bring back so many things in your mind?

Take care lovely 🌟💗

[Tiras in reply to Peppytea]

Thank you!

Yes it is truly amazing how a sight, sometimes even a smell, can just bring memories flooding back.

I love sitting in front of Of our fireplace. Especially at Christmas Eve, just watching the flames dance in the fireplace! So peaceful and words can’t describe the feeling?!

♥️♥️♥️♥️

[Iranianman1]

Sitting by the small heater at my workplace late night I am feeling like you. We are waiting for our own new year in Iran: Nowrouz, Happy Nowrouz to all those over here!

[AndrewT]

Dear Tiras,

I don't think that I 'know' you but....Amen, to our Comments! Love your God, With All your Strength, All your Heart, With All your Power. Love your Neighbour, as Yourself.....Upon these two Commandments hang all the Laws of the Prophets, there are no greater Commandments than These. Said at EVERY Service, in our Church.

I have been asked to do, the Easter Reading, at out Church- what an Honour! The actual Reading itself, hasn't been decided yet, I spoke to our Minister, the other day- he was out walking, with his Children.

Sending you the Love, of Jesus Tiras

Very Best Wishes

AndrewT

[Tiras in reply to AndrewT]

Don’t know if we know one another? However, by your comments, we are Brothers in Christ Jesus. That is all that matters!♥️

Trust in the Lord he will give you what you need for your service, listen and he will speak!

Don’t know but if there is anything you read in my post please feel free to use it! It’s not my post, it came from God!

Prayers for you and your family!😊

[AndrewT in reply to Tiras]

Dear Tiras,

Yes, thank you, for your Lovely Comments. I too quoted from Our Regular Service Book though, I DID mention That. There are so many quotes, not only from the Bible itself, but Frances- of Assisi, the Great John Paul, the Second (I know that I'm Technically C. of E. but He doesn't see a Difference....I simply consider myself to be a Christian.) I was Confirmed, I could say 'Finally Confirmed (a bit of a long story) on Sunday 19 June 2016, by Bishop Roger- of Colchester. it was a St John's Church, Great Clacton- a Very old Church, which had been Re- Consecrated relatively recently (I can't tell you when exactly). There were eleven of us, Six from St John's itself, Four of us, from St Bart's, and Ethan from St James. I can't remember if five, or six, of we Candidates were Children/ young people, but it was about half. Ethan gave a Speak about his Baptism, in the Sea, some six months before. He said that he had Felt 'Cold But Elated' by the experience. For our Church Jenny gave a, Very Moving, 'Speech' which I won't relate here (confidences, you understand).

Bishop Roger is a Lovely Man, with a good wit. When her arrived, we were ALL there a good half an hour before, he said "You all had a rehearsal/ 'run through' the other day, didn't you? We all said that we had. "I Really Must try to get to 'These Things'.....If anything Does 'Go Wrong' blame ME". Naturally this completely 'Defused', the situation, and brought smiles all round. The Service started at 10:30 and began with a short Play, by their 'Step Up Theatre' Group, all about the need for Baptism. The actual Confirmation, then Followed and, after some Hymns and Prayers we all took our First Communion- before anyone else! The Church was Packed, the children had brought 'Sponsors' with them, about Half of our Church was there- including our Minister- and that's without all the Regulars, Families and so on.

After that it was out for Photos (everyone is Squinting, some hours in the Church...Then Full Sunlight!) I'm told that the Service was 'Quite Long', NOT that I noticed at all. We have a Confirmation, this Sunday at out Church- which I'm looking forward to. Have you been Confirmed Tiras?

Sending you God's Own Love, to you and your Kin

AndrewT

[Tiras in reply to AndrewT]

Yes, I have! I am Southern Baptist, so it is a different ceremony. I have accepted Jesus Christ as my Personal personal Savior. I was Baptized years ago. 😊 🙏

Romans 10:9-10 KJV

[9] That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. [10] For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. …

[AndrewT in reply to Tiras]

I don't know much about 'Southern Baptists', I'm afraid, not that that matters! The important 'Thing' is that we Believe in Jesus Christ, the Son Of God....Who is Worshiped, With Angels, and Archangels, and is seated at the Right Hand of The Father.....but let's not get too 'tied up' in Dogma.

The important 'part' is that We All Christian, and Share the same Faith. Yes, there are different 'Interpretation' but I don't see a Problem there. If you imagine any Large Family, split across several Nations- would your Second Cousin- four times Removed necessarily agree entirely with your 'Reasoning' on everything? (with an 'Earthly' family, you would be lucky if they could all agree on Anything!) Do you understand what I'm trying, badly probably, to convey? We are all Completely Different, but Exactly the same- or- Exactly the same but Completely Different. (Don't Over Think, that one).

Whichever way, I think....I have my Mother coming, in about half an hour, and I'm not 'Dressed' yet, so if you will excuse me.....

Many thanks Tiras ( I hope that I'm not being Rude here, but are you a Boy, or Girl? not that it matters, I'm just curious.) Sending Love, and Happiness- in the name of The Lord.

Very Best Wishes

AndrewT

[Tiras in reply to AndrewT]

I agree that it doesn’t matter what denomination of religion you are! As long as, as you said we believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

Oh, by the way I am a male. Married to an absolutely wonderful lady (Laura) we have been married for 37 1/2 Years. We have 3 children and 5 grandchildren.

[honeybug]

Hi Tiras

Apologies for not replying sooner. I had an arthritis procedure done then in an arm brace 2 weeks. My hand weak and painful after brace free and got farther behind in everything.

I was very touched by this reflecting post regarding the 51st anniversary of your beloved Poppa J’s passing. It’s obvious by your words of reflection that you are a very sensitive loving person. Because of your deep seated values that are guided by the LordGod and your deep faith you will have instilled these same things in your children that you received from your beloved Poppa J and all grandparents.

I agree that our childhoods existed in an era where morals and God honored lives existed. I miss those easier times too. I hate the level of present day evil that is prevalent. Gone are those days of neighboring in the neighborhoods. Makes it hard to watch out for each other.

I plan to greet you on the other side of Jordan, my new friend.

Say hello to your lovely wife for me please.

Abundant bless blessings.

EJ. 😊🌿🌸🦋🙏🤗💗😘👼🕊

[Tiras in reply to honeybug]

Honeybug;

Thank you: do not have any worries about not replying sooner, I understand completely. They have put my mother back in the hospital, so I have been tied up also the last few days.

You are correct the days gone by were much better times, people actually cared for and helped their neighborhoods. It still goes on but, not like it use to. I will admit here in the Deep South of the U.S.A. To some extent is still goes on. However, there is much more of people who want to know what is in it for me! They will lie, cheat, & steal for what? Just a few short days of pleasure, then it is gone!

To me it is not worth it, I heard a quote one time, don’t remember who said it, (I think it may have been Garth Brooks)?

“Happiness is not getting what you want, but, wanting what you’ve got”

One will never, every, be happy trying to get what they want! You will always be chasing a rainbow that has no end!

I may never actually meet you on this earth, but I’m so glad to know I WILL MEET YOU ONE DAY!!!!!!!

Take care my friend &

AND MAY GOD ALWAYS RICHLY BLESS YOU!

[honeybug in reply to Tiras]

Hi Tiras

I’m sooo very sorry about the sad news of your ailing mother.

I’ve just said prayers for all of you.

I hope she will recover very soon.

Yes we will meet one day and that will be such a joyous blessing.

Please take care my friend.

God’s blessings on you and yours always.

EvaJo 🤗💗😘🙏👼🕊