A Verse to Live by

"No trial has come to you but what is human. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond your strength;
but with the trial he will also
provide a way out, so that you may be able to bear it."
1 Cor 10:13

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

A Sweet Memory Germane to the Moment


Laura Schneider, 3rd grade
Today brought another significant round of hair loss -- how revealing! And, as I continue to have less and less coverage up top, a childhood memory has been unleashed. It's from Miss Finn's 3rd grade class at Courtright Elementary. I'd come home from school anxious over an assignment to write a Valentine's Day poem. Much to my joy, my dad came up with a witty ditty that today is certainly most fitting. It was equally appropriate back then as my hair was cut pretty short.

There once was a girl names *Laura
whose Valentine gave her a Tiara,
but said she in despair,
"If I just had enough hair to spare ya!"


*For the rhyme to work you gotta say my name as it was given to me: Laura sounds like Lar-uh, as in the Christopher Cross song "Hey, Laura." All a bit much for a simple poem, but again, it's my blog!


ADDENDUM TO MY EARLIER POST: In an effort to follow doctor's orders and not lose additional weight, Sedona and I capped off our walk at the park with a stop at Graeter's Ice Cream: a scoop of black raspberry chip for me and a small scoop of vanilla for my golden girl. Delicious!

3 comments:

Cindy said...

I remember having a "pixie" haircut when I was young too.
Your dad is quite the poet :)
Hair or no hair you are beautiful!

Lesa said...

What a precious little girl! Still precious. Such innocence in the eyes. Now, life has taught you many lessons. Wisdom. Hope you got some good, refreshing sleep yesterday after the park outing and ice cream!
God bless you today, Laura.
Love,
Lesa

Andrea said...

Love the picture laura. So sweet.