A Woman Full of Joy

A WOMAN FULL OF JOY You once had quite a childhood of memories so sad, But now you’re on a bus route and make so many glad. You may have felt neglected by those who did not care, But now you reach to others and joy with them you share. You once lived with a preacher who molded you to be What you try to mold in others in life’s path that you see. You once shed tears of sadness with feeling so alone, But now you bubble over with gladness so well known. You once sat with some ladies that gathered once each year, Now you plan that same meeting that we keep having here. Your voice was filled with weeping and bitterness with life, But now it’s glorious singing for our Lord Jesus Christ. You once were eager, waiting, for God’s choice for a man, And now he is our pastor and following God’s plan. Yes, Christ has made the difference in every part of you, It really is amazing to see what He can do! I wish you “Happy Birthday” the best way I know how: From the pen of “Ready Writer” in this short poem now! --Dedicated to Meresa Fowler, on her birthday, 2017