He Guides My Path – The Writing of Sarah Berthelson

I like to talk and always have, I have taught Sunday School
Since I was twenty one, made speeches to ladies group
For a long time, then I had throat surgery a year ago
One vocal cord is completely paralyzed and it has taken it’s toll

Just can’t yell or sing loud like in the past
Now I am quieter and that isn’t bad, I have one vocal cord
That makes me so glad, the doctor had said, that I may not speak
Just above a whisper was a diagnosis that was repeated
I gave it to God and so thankful when I could speak
Not as energetic as I would like but I still can speak
Not everyone knows that I lost a vocal cord
Simply because I still Like to talk!!!!

We Southern women have each day of the week planned
What we will do today is in demand
Today is laundry day and I cannot forget

The beds need changing and the toilets get cleaned
Our mothers implanted this in our head
It is good in a way your plans you do not dread
Now that I am a senior and no one at home,
Just my husband and me to roam
I cook on Wednesday so we will not run out
The freezer is full and the pantry no doubt
Who knows, there may be a storm or something like that
I will go about as I was taught to feed my man,
To do my chores and to carry on like my mother did
Oh fiddle, we lived on a farm!!!

Jesus knew me before I was born

He told me so in His own words

Oh yes He did

He watched over me as I grew

With all the protection I needed

Provisions He made just for me

Oh yes He did

He came into this world to save my soul

Asking me to accept Him and to be bold

Oh yes He did

He went to the cross so I would not be lost

When He arose on that third day, it was for me

He became my boss

Oh Yes he did

When He said,” come follow me.”

He wanted me to be all that I could be

Not for my pleasure but for His

Oh yes He did

He fed five thousand with only a small amount of bread and very few fish

Oh yes He did

He walked on water for others to believe

He told Noah to build an ark for others to see

Oh yes He did

He asked me to witness to the world

To be His voice, His hands and His feet

Oh yes He did

Will you follow this mighty God today?

Oh I hope you will

My childhood years were traumatic
I had a sister that was a fanatic
We were poor and didn’t have a bathtub
Unlike the kids today, we went to the creek and rubbed
If it had not been for my sister Mary
A dirty child I would have been
Now I fondly remember and even laugh
The times she dragged me to the creek
I thought she would kill me for sure
She was not at all patience and I had to endure
The pain of a bath and the washing of my hair
I give her credit for me being clean to this day
I am thankful for a sister who cared
To teach me good hygiene and to keep my house clean
Mary Hemphill, it is my honor to call you sister
You have made an impression on many
You taught me you can always be clean with whatever you have
Thank you for loving me enough to teach me this stuff!!

Just a day or two ago my heart sank

When my dear brother called to say

It is cancer but don’t be sad

I will be o.k, that is what the doctor said

Oh that “C’ word again

Many  friends and loved ones have heard

That “C” word that hurts to the soul

Your heart may pound and you may sweat

Because of  this fate that was dealt

Oh that “C’ word again

Wiley is one of the strongest men I know

He is my big brother and I love him so

Dedicated to our Lord Jesus

Preaches His word every chance he gets

Serves Him faithfully every day of the year

He was strong as he told me “please do not fear”

The Lord has been with me through all of these years

He will be here through this so “no tears”

Oh that “C” word again

I wrote this as I was thinking of my brother so dear

That’s what poet’s do when they  fear

I wish I were stronger in my faith then I would not cry

My God will be with Him and that I can not deny

Oh that “C” word again

Dedicated to my brother Rev. Wiley B. Reid

Brookhaven, Mississippi who has preached

Gods word over 50 years

One year ago my heart was broken for the devastation that took place in our land
The heartache that came to all the ones that were left behind as their loved ones flew away
Into the arms of Jesus that was waiting for His children to come in
As I reflect on the grief of that terrible day of 9-11-2001
I see so much goodness in the people of America, that is our home
The fireman that died to save another, the policeman that ran to help
The doctors, nurses, the ambulance drivers and helpers that went flying to rescue and save others
Love stepped in when hate could have overtaken our country
We saw it in the faces all around us and on the television that brings us the news
The sad expressions as they so patiently told us what was happening in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania
The hero’s that will forever be implanted in our memory
One year ago my life was changed because of you-all of you
That showed me what courage really is plus the dignity that
You showed as you held your head high and told your story
God has blessed America in a tragedy that we never dreamed of
This is America and disasters like 9-11 doesn’t happen in America
Well it did happen and America stood tall as they watched the tower fall
Our President showed us what he is made of, he believes in our freedom
That we have enjoyed all through the years, he proved his integrity to this country
As he went to the people and poured out his heart of sadness and pain
To the young soldier that he went to his bedside and saluted
May we look at the good that our brothers and sisters showed on that fateful day
One year ago many of our children lost a parent and you were there to take over
One year ago you held a bloody body until the ambulance arrived
One year ago you place our flag on your homes, your cars ,everywhere
That you could let the world know that this is your land, this is my land, this is OUR LAND
GOD BLESS OUR LAND as we continue to help and to heal!!!