Growing up when school started we’d get a box of colors. Usually ours were the ones with two rows. Some children had this huge box. I was so envious. Also, most of the children had cloth book bags on the back of their wooden chair. These looked like a pillow case. One end slipped over the chair, the part that extended down was turned the other way making a pocket for books. We barely had food to eat, so I never had one of those either. I loved elementary school. I guess I was lucky as I don’t recall a teacher I disliked. My second grade teacher was strict, but she was a pianist and we sang songs and I loved that. I recall “ole Black Joe”. That song would be banned today. I was blessed. In the upper grades, I must have had a few teachers I didn’t care for, but honestly I can’t name one. Maybe that’s why I aspired to be a teacher.
It’s been a beautiful day. I’ve thought a lot about the song Donna Wood shared. I love the words.
Mommy told me something a little kid should know.
It’s all about the devil and I’ve learned to hate him so.
She said he causes trouble when you let him in the room.
He will never ever leave you if your heart is filled with gloom.
So let the sun shine in, face it with a grin.
Smilers never lose and frowners never win.
So let the sun shine in, face it with a grin
Open up your heart and let the sun shine in.
When you are unhappy, the devil wears a grin
But oh, he starts a-running when the light comes pouring in
I know he’ll be unhappy ’cause I’ll never wear a frown
Maybe if we keep on smiling he’ll get tired of hanging ’round.
So let the sun shine in, face it with a grin.
Smilers never lose and frowners never win.
So let the sun shine in, face it with a grin
Open up your heart and let the sun shine in.
If I forget to say my prayers the devil wears a grin.
But he feels so awful awful when he sees me on my knees
So if you’re full of trouble and you never seem to win,
Just open up your heart and let the sun shine in.
So let the sun shine in, face it with a grin.
Smilers never lose and frowners never win.
So let the sun shine in face it with a grin
Open up your heart and let the sun shine in.
Stuart Hamblen
4 comments:
I always got one box of eight crayons that was it. I understand the envy as I had it also! Good that you took care of that branch.
I remember having just one box of crayons and they were to do me for the entire school year.
Beautiful scenery.
Somehow I don't think that God finds anyone small and of no importance to him. :)
Karen, guess humbled is a better wordage.
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