to discern what to perceive.

As a young mother with two

growing children in tow,

I had to read and take classes

to understand what I should know.

Then as a middle aged 90’s

woman of the day,

I learned by reading, listening, and

taking classes to travel the right way.

When an under tow came and

took my husband away,

My life was changed since I

was traveling alone each day.

Along came a new love across

my path in a healing group,

We dated and were married

in a sixty day loop.

As a minister and a senior I

know I am responsible for my life,

I should be able to help others

relieve their stress and their strife.

Having taken classes which have

imparted great understanding to me,

These things through birth I had

forgotten, I now remember how to be.

Now I stop to observe my

reactions to everyday things,

To life’s day to day stresses and emotional dings.

Judy Hileman

I have been taught the

five steps of prayer,

I have learned to react

with love and great care.

As I go to the source with

my confidence so true,

In gratitude I let it go, saying

this or something better will do.

Forgiveness through trial

and error I have learned,

That way I can get rid of

the negative and not get burned.

Today in my life I know

the way that it works,

I finally know how to do

things and still get my perks.

I know that for me, my

 learning will never be ending,

For in diligent prayer and 

Time I will be spending .

I will surrender where go from 

Here as it is the unknown

But, you see, I now know that I will

 Never again feel that I walk alone.