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It May Only Be 1/60th of a Second, But...

A nearly forgotten photographic company long ago coined them "Kodak Moments". In actuality and under normal lighting conditions, those moments last approximately 1/60th of a second.

Should you live nearly 89 years as my mother did (she passed away in early December) you would have experienced over 168 billion of those (1/60th of a second) moments. Trust me, I did the math.

Earlier this year my mom or "Granny" as she was affectionately called, summoned home her brood for a special 1/60th of a second. The result can be seen below. Mary and my family on the left and my sister Teri, her husband John and their family on the right - 1/60th of a second on July 11, 2021.

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People traveled many miles for this 1/60th of a second to make a simple statement, "This is who we are and this is what we believe. It's important," even if for only 1/60th of a second.

No doubt, most of you have similar documentations and sentiments.  Cherish every second.

Nativity 600Here's another family picture "taken" a while back. It's also what we believe, and yes, it's important.



Hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and a Great 2022.


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Drinking From My Saucer

From mom's memorial booklet.

And it’s probably too late now.

But I don’t worry about that much,

I’m happy anyhow.

And as I go along life’s way,

I’m reaping better than I sowed.

I’m drinking from my saucer,

‘cause my cup has overflowed.

I don’t have a lot of riches,

And sometimes the going’s tough.

But I’ve got loved ones around me,

And that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for His blessings,

And the mercies He’s bestowed.

I’m drinking from my saucer,

‘cause my cup has overflowed.


I remember times when things went wrong,

My faith wore somewhat thin,

But all at once the dark clouds broke,

And the sun peeped through again.

So God helps me not to gripe

About the tough rows that I’ve hoed.

I’m drinking from my saucer

‘cause my cup has overflowed.


If God give me strength and courage

When the way grows steep and rough,

I’ll not ask for other blessings,

I’m already blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy

To help others bear their loads.

Then I’ll keep drinking from my saucer,

‘cause my cup has overflowed.

                    John Paul Moore