How they entwine the reasons for our own fractured forces of forethought. The little tidbits of information we grasp from the grapevine of gossip, and in the process someting gets lost..the truth.

Just an old drainage ditch on scharbauer draw, only on this morning its cup over flowed. Wonderful, wet, water everywhere.
God blessed Midland, Texas last night and today, let us give him thanks for his moisture upon our parched land.

Twisted and torn like the clothes upon his back. Holes in his soul like the shoes on his feet.
No one noticed the degree of destruction impended upon him by life in his hell. No one took the time to speak or wish him well.

Would be home in 20 minutes, family waiting, pets anxiously anticipating her arrival. All the warmness of home, family members, well lit parlor, She always knew he loved her, that he loved the kids, and that he placed them above everything else. They were happy in their marriage, the children changed everything and everyone.

Picture yourself in a place so dark you cannot see your hand in front of your face. Picture yourself all alone with nothing. Picture yourself unnoticed by the world.
We are filled with fullness all around and within us. We for the most part need for very little but want it all. We become selfish to the point of "Me, my, and mine."

I cast my worth for all to see
In return I received misery
I cast my face upon the ground
In prayer to God, his strength I found.
Now saved in him, I gladly proclaim
It is his grace, not any of my fame.
That brought me to where I need to be
Lifted up by the cross I am free
Belive it, receive it. Bob Lester

Once upon a time, simple introduction usually to a story being told in litrature. Four simple and easily comprehended words.
Consider the message these four little words say to us:
ONCE; Only one time, never another.
UPON: Means completely absorbed within the moment.
A: Singular, not another, only one.
TIME: That elusive vapor that eludes us all in the end.