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[jfrancl]

Thank you GG, very thought provoking!

[glogdog]

Thanks, gg.  The quotes are "food for thought".

[frehaws]

My first time here, GardenGirl-I just love the quotes. There is lots to think about, especially if you think beyond the surface. To a Sparrow is terrific.

I think I will come here often. If all I do is read it will sure help me focus and remain steadfast in these uneasy times.

[frehaws]

thank you gardengirl. The quotes of Lewis Carroll remind me of something a doctor once told me while at work.  He had 12 children, all very smart. We had 2 boys: 12 and 13. He said
"frehaws, just remember the child who leaves the home in the morning for school, is not the same one who returns home after school".
I never forgot this. I reminded our oldest now that he has a 16 year old and it almost applies to our 8 yr old grandson too.

[Wilson]

                                                                                 

                                                                                      To a Sparrow

written by Reginald Holmes


When God made all the feathered things,
To some, He gave bright, crimson wings;
And others wore a cloak of blue,
While some were clad in golden hue.
I think, perhaps God never guessed
So many sparrows must be dressed;
And He used all the bright arrays
For clothing cardinals and jays.

The sparrows do not seem to mind
The drab, dull raiment of their kind.
When snow is deep and days are cold,
I hear them twitter, chirp and scold;
But with my human reasoning,
I wonder why they cannot sing;
Why all the lovely lilting notes
Were placed in other gifted throats.

They're such a pleasant sight to see
When perched upon our leafless tree.
I must admit...for it is true,
That we have much in common, too.
I dress about the same as they
In sober shades of brown and gray.
No melody have I to bring,
I, too, have never learned to sing.

I'm sure they have as great a worth
As other feathered friends on earth;
For in the greatest Book of all
I'm told God notes the sparrow's fall.
At least, this lesson I have learned...
That common things must not be spurned.
One needs no song, no glorious dress
To share God's love and blessedness.

OH MY!  Newbie to this thread as well.  GG I am in tears as I sit reading this poem and watch our sparrows surviving in the current winter blast Mother Nature has decided to put upon wildlife in NEO. 
Thank you and I too will come here often.   

[glogdog]

thank you gardengirl. The quotes of Lewis Carroll remind me of something a doctor once told me while at work.  He had 12 children, all very smart. We had 2 boys: 12 and 13. He said
"frehaws, just remember the child who leaves the home in the morning for school, is not the same one who returns home after school".
I never forgot this. I reminded our oldest now that he has a 16 year old and it almost applies to our 8 yr old grandson too.

frehaws - that is certainly a true statement.  Teachers have such an impression on children, affecting some for the rest of their lives.

[frehaws]

Glogdog-actually the doctor meant that childrens' personalities change on a dime and the sweet one that leaves in the am is not always the sweet one that returns.
And yes, teachers do have a great impact on their students.

[Faith]

I love this, GG.  Thanks for sharing!

[glogdog]

Wonderful, gg.  So well said!  Thank you

[eburgbirdwtchr]

After reading all "my threads" here in the Forum, after taking a break from my friends in chat, I come here with glistening cheeks and tear-filled eyes to say how much joy I receive from knowing you and having this experience!  It strengthens my sorrow I feel for Four, but shows me I'm not alone, and we're all stronger for being together!
 All this after spending yesterday at the Prairie Heritage Center for Eagle Days, meeting gardengirl, and seeing a SOAR program with an eagle I think was named Thor, although I could be wrong as I was in the back of the room and eventually gave up my space to new-comers and missed most of it.  But gg was up front, and I'm hoping she'll relate some of her experiences.
Anyways....I'll post some pics in the lounge that I took there, and tell a little more of my experience in Cheers, later!
RIP Four...Bob's problem child...and to me-Big Foot and D20. 

[walton]

Thank you, friends, for being here today and for posting your thoughts at this sad time.  I know I will feel better, but right now this loss is hard to take.  Knowing that others are sharing with me makes it easier. 

[walton]

Thank you, gg!

[eburgbirdwtchr]

Thanks gg!  Love your poems and information.  Guess I didn't hear any of the program!  Got pics of Cassie then....but who's Thor?  And thought it was SOAR and they were talking about Decorah!
Too funny!

[glogdog]

Beautiful poem, gg.  Thank you and Cassie is too.

[jfrancl]

A very touching piece GG.  Thank you for sharing it with us.