My stretch of time (poem)

Laughter is the best medicine for me and God has given me a great since of humor in my life I feel,

He knew I'd have to have a way to push forward to bring out my joy to be real.

He knew me, He knew I needed something extra special to help me finish my course, my stretch of time, He first had to slow me down, bring me to a slow stop, almost die to finish my climb.

Now praising my Savior is not nearly enough for me, I want to plant seeds and give my testimony.

I want to stand as the sunflowers do, strong and tall and follow the son. I want to encourage everyone to use their call, don't let others hinder or cause you to fall for Jesus is the all in all.

I want to be happy, I want to listen and not grow cold, I believe, I shared and I loved for I know my anchor holds. My place I know in Heaven will be a splendid one, hearing Gods words sitting face to face I'll  know I have won. As a human I'd want to be selfish and keep all His attention, but I know there's so much to do beyond my comprehension. I hope to be dangling my feet in the river Jordan below my mansion site, just the thought brings to my face a smile so bright. I want to reach up and feel the pink crown on my head, I know it's not a dream because of what Jesus said. God has placed me just where I needed to be, in darkness at times through many valleys. Sometimes I think we have to have a little darkness in our way, just to really grasp what real happiness is and know it will all be ok. A sweet peace comes over me as I try to picture my stretch of time, and in my heart I know, no matter what I will continue to make my climb. 

I came across this poem I wrote last year but I changed it some because after reading it reminded me of my friend Tami. She has a great testimony about almost loosing her life and God had other plans for her. Her humor and story telling skills are one of a kind. I really believe God has something special for each and everyone of us, even when we don't think so. I'm not quite sure all of mine just yet but I do know He knows and that's what matters. I want to encourage or lift up others and not because it's right but because it helps me, and I need lifting up more often then not.