Mother's Day Memories
Happy Mother's Day!!
This being May 12, 2019... it's Mother's Day, and I would like to share a memory with you...
Memories
My mother shared this with me today; this poem was taught to her by her great, great, grandmother. My mother was eight years old when she learned this poem... it left such a lasting impression on her, that I wanted to share it with all of you.
and Man made money.
God made bees,
and bees made honey.
God made Satan,
and Satan made Sin.
God dug a hole,
and threw Satan in.
Satan got made,
swore he wouldn't stay.
God said He would,
'cause He couldn't get away.
You must understand... my family was Southern Baptist. Therefore, I was raised Southern Baptist. And to state, this is a special moment goes without saying. But to add to the story, even more, is something I learned "after" speaking with my Mom today and learning about this special Mother's Day memory. My Mom is currently 76... and as I mentioned, she was told this poem at the age of eight. Furthermore... I was raised in a small town just outside of Buckner, Missouri. Not wanting to be flagged for plagiaristic information (this poem) I found the following information on Google:
God made bees, and bees made honey, God made man, and man made money, Pride made the devil, and the devil made sin; So God made a cole-pit to put the devil in
Source
What are the odds that my Mother's great, great, grandmother heard this quote, that according to the above-cited information states... "Transcribed by James Henry Dixon, from the fly-sheet of a Bible, belonging to a pit-man who resided near Hutton-Henry, in County of Denham."Source
Hutton-Henry, in the County of Denham, is in the United Kingdom... and from this source, "James Henry Dixon
(Dixon, James Henry, 1803-1876)"Source... if this doesn't constitute as something REALLY cool, I don't know what will!
So... I hope you found this as fascinating as I have...
Thank you as always, for stopping by and reading my post. Wishing all those Mother's out there, a VERY wonderful Mother's Day today!!
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Even way back then people were better connected than we might realize! That would be a memorable poem. I'm glad your mom is still reciting it!
You are correct my friend! Let alone, the majority of people here in the States now, from what I have learned, are from the Europian area... so who knows right? Thank you for the kind words... and for stopping by!
Thank you very much it is much appreciated 😊
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Of course my friend! Another memory I have is the discussion... when God was busy creating ALL the wonderful things of the world. He didn't have time to be everywhere, So... he created Mother's! I hope you have a wonderful day today and thank you for stopping by!
Lovely flowers and indeed that poem and its story is quite fascinating
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Clematis actually thriving this year brother. And thanks for the kind words... still trying to wrap my brain around the separation of time, between my Mom being told this poem, and the quote I found online... sure interesting stuff regardless. Thanks for coming by my friend... appreciated!
Always a pleasure to visit and great your Clematis is doing well this year
Have a great week ahead ;)
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Wes thank your mother for the poem love it
I most certainly will! Hope you are having a wonderful, and pain-free day today!
Wonderful yes painfree i am afraid not ( yet ) thank God for pain killers
My "flavor of the day" ranges from turmeric, for it's anti-inflammatory properties, to Hyrdocodone (which I hate). I also use peppermint essential oils, and epsom salt baths, we do what we have to :)
We do and we do it well