I Challenge You This Valentine's Day

I Challenge You This  Valentine's Day

We have this day called Valentine's Day

To honor  those we love

It's easy to remember them

Our soul's light as a dove

Were Love abounds and Angels sing

Emotions tender strong

We share our inner feelings

Showing loved ones they belong

We spread our wings as if to fly

And gently wrap them round

Embracing our very breath

As loved ones make hearts pound

If we could open our mind and soul

We'd find there's more to see

So many lonely people

Needing a hand from you and me

I challenge you this Valentine's Day

It's a perfect day to start

show the world compassion

Spreading Love from Heart to Heart

Giving a piece of  pocket and soul

Your spirit it will lift

Share your Love and Hope

Make this your new Valentine's gift

Give of yourself to people today

And you will find the key

A Heart that overflows

Will find Love that will always be

Happy Valentine's Day to One and All!

I wish you all Life's Best

A heart that's filled with Love

May you and yours be  Blessed

Written with Love and Light,

By Nina P
2-13-11

Morning Fog

Morning Fog

Night lifts its sleepy head

Fog, a blanket drawn

Darkness lingers just a bit

As night turns into dawn

Shadow hues of black and gray

Contemplations strong

Hidden thoughts of the past

Will they linger long?

 

 

There's a shift as light it stirs

Colors on the ground

Greens stand as sentry guards

Water central with no sound

Staring at the hazy view

Transfixed on what we see

A pallet changing all its color

As we awake and be

Fairy tales are in this place

Misty silence; contemplate

Reflecting on the stream of Life

And the paths we take

 

 

 Past  to present stories told

But what does lie ahead?

Through the mist a river bends

Is there hope or dread?

With fearful eyes and lack of hope

Color loses its hue

Stand firm in Truth and the Light

Darkness leaves only dew

Thoughts of Love, Hope and Light

The colors they do change

Watching the fog as it lifts

See colors rearrange

With faith and Love in your heart

Possibilities can come true

Opening up your hearts and minds

Imagination takes its hue

So lift the fog that blinds the soul

The Light; it shines and warms

Colors change within the heart

As Love takes many forms

Next time you see a foggy stream

Watch the shadows lift

Reflect on Life with Love and Light

And open up your gift.

written with Love and Light by Nina Pauline Ploetz 9/24/2011

 



Angels

Angels

Angels are around us

Guiding all our ways

With Love and Hope and Peace

They fill up all our days

 So when you feel overwhelmed

Just sit and say a prayer

Listen and hear their voice

Soft and gentle in the air

The warm caress of feather wings

Holding you so tight

Protecting you from everything

All through the day and night

 So when you feel alone and sad

Just listen and then feel

The breeze, a kiss upon your cheek

The Love within is real.

Written with Love and Light

by Nina Pauline 6/26

The Photo

The Photo

The camera sees things we don't

yet we know they're there

Like Guardian Angels all around

or someone's lonesome stare

The smile that is not quite real

as worries fill up minds

Or glances filled with admiration

romances of all kinds

Birds or trees, or maybe a scene

no matter what the view

Emotions shared forever more

for part of it is you

So next time you snap a photo

look at what you've found

For locked in time for all to see

is Life that's so profound

written with Love and Light

by Nina Pauline Ploetz

7-31-2011



A Tribute to Jack; written for Kate and her family: The Magnificent, Magical, Never Ending Adventure of Moo and Me:SPIRIT JOURNEY

Funny how someone I've never met can touch my heart so deeply... but then again... Love is contagious...

Sweet Jack is now soaring with the eagles, high above the clouds... running pain free through the meadows of vibrant flowers... he is walking hand in hand with God telling stories and finding out all about how the world was made... he is cherished by his sister Kate and his Mom's, Steph ,Jen and Gretchen... he is chasing around Tut and Shelby as they bark and run outside.... he is in the breeze that gently blows a kiss across the cheeks of those he loved... he is the inspiration for those going through hardships as his heart always cared for others.... He is that butterfly who's wings are felt across the ages...Jack may have only been 9 years old in human years, but he shared the knowledge of eternal Love...

The lesson he taught others, the wisdom held in that tiny body with the soul of an angel, was that we are all connected, we are all One, we are all Love.... Jack's body may be gone, but his spirit of Love and sharing, no... shining that Love to all he met... that, dear friends, lives on.. in you, in me, in all he touched... Thank you Jen for sharing your story on caringbridge... and thank you Kate for sharing the best brother ever... he left you big shoes to fill....... and from what Jack and your Mom's and Gretchen say, you have a giving spirit as well and will fill your own shoes well...

So, to everyone that sent prayers and healing;Thank You.... to all that will carry on Jacks legacy of Oneness and Love; Thank you...

And for all those doing and funding research for these deadly diseases and debilitating illnesses; Thank you.

There are some amazing video's on Camp jack's site that melt your heart but truly show the wonderful Spirit that was/is Jack... http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/campjack/journal thank you to Jacks sweet family for sharing him with us... I for one, will never be the same...

May God/Creator Bless you and keep you, may Light shine upon you and may Love fill your heart, mind body and soul, always.

Love and Light,

Nina P
 
A story written for Kate and her family.... Jack may not be here with a body, but he is only a heart beat away... in your memories,in your heart, and in your dreams.... Always...
 

The Magnificent, Magical, Never Ending Adventure

of  Moo and Me:

SPIRIT JOURNEY

There are so many places I want to be

With Kate, my Moms, Moo and Me

There is a story I have to tell

An amazing adventure, I know it well

It's a story of laughter, Love and tears

A story of Hope to quench all fears

For Moo and me, we would visit a lot

You see I went there when I was a tot

It's a colorful place where Love prevails

And Moos have wings and golden tails

I'd go there at night in my dreams

It all was as real, as real as it seems

It's a place where body's have no pain

And rainbow slides follow the rain

Joy and laughter fill the air

And all boys and girls have lots of hair

A place where ice cream is eaten all day

Moo even says, "It's better than hey!"

Come join us tonight it's not that far

Into the night, just beyond that star

Just say your prayers before going to bed

And then lay down your sleepy head

Think happy thoughts of gumdrop days

Let your mind float into a jelly haze

Your heart it beats quiet as a drum

Your breathing will ease into a hum

Your Spirit Journey's about to begin

To a place you can come again and again

It's how we can meet beyond that star

In with and through you, it's not that far

You can always find me in this place

A glowing smile is on my face

We'll meet you here every night past ten

And make you smile like we did back when...

For in your dreams we're never apart

I'm as close as the next beat of your heart

Thank you for coming to my castle in the sky

Where Moo and me can even fly

We can play hide and seek and jump some rope

You can even ride Moo, he'll canter and lope

Come a lot regardless the weather

I'll remind you next time when you find a feather

This Spirit Journey has no end

It's there for every man, woman and friend

So when you miss someone that you love

Go to this place given from Above

For in Love all is connected

On this I know, for I have reflected

Moo and Me; our adventures continue

Magnificent, Magical, Eternally with you

This Spirit Journey is one of the best

For in it I know we're eternally Blessed

In our dreams our worlds can combine

For that is a Promise from the Divine

We can meet and talk and even play

For Spirit's eternal come what may

So dear Kate, it's now up to you

To dream an adventure for us to do

So dream big little sister just like I said

Moo and me' will join you inside your head

I can't wait to see where you'll have us go

Just Spirit dream dear sister and make it so

Tell Mommies too; they can come along

Love makes it possible when it is strong

Journeys can happen inside of your heart

And when they do, we are never apart

Written for Kate and her family

with Love and Light

by Nina Ploetz

May you find comfort in knowing that Sweet Jack is always with you... and yes, "THE MAGNIFICENT, MAGICAL, NEVER ENDING ADVENTURE OF MOO AND ME" is true..... as long as he lives in your heart and mind.... the story never ends...

Blessings to you dear souls. Love is IN you, Hope is WITH you, and God's Light shines THROUGH you...ALWAYS and ALL WAYS

All photos are from Camp Jack and Kate site: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/campjack/journal

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

 Happy Mother's Day!

I write sometimes with ease

Yet when it comes to Mothers

They have  many complexities

Not found in many others

Do I write about their beauty

They share with those around?

Or do I focus on their strengths

So many it's profound

Like gardener's in the world of life

They cultivate and grow

Weed and feed and water

Nurturing what they sow

I can talk about her heart inside

Surrounding yours with Love

Always there uplifting you

Like gentle wings from above

And then there is such strength

Found in a Mother's soul

Standing strong in her convictions

Raising us well is her goal

Like a faithful tree she's there

Her arms outstretched and open

We run to her Love and Strength

When feeling frail and broken

A Mother's hand can be firm

While teaching right from wrong

Yet when we need her soothing

She's there singing us a song

And what about her inner child

Sharing Joy, laughter and fun

Mother's will go outside and play

Hitting softballs in the sun

I know there is a fragile side

When things are out of her control

That melancholy moment

When a Mother can't console

Life is sometimes harsh and hard

A Mother's heart can break

Pain can touch her  inner soul

Bringing tears and heartache

A Mother's spirit won't stay down

Perpetually it grows

Spreading Love and Compassion

Nurturing as she sows

Such complex Beauty's in a Mother

We honor you today

I guess I found my words

Yet there's so much more to say

Thank You hardly seems enough

For all that Mother's do

So I add I Love you Mom

From my heart that is true

One wish I have is just to be

Half the woman that you are

Then I'd be Blessed beyond my dreams

As you are my shining star

So I'll end where I began

Wondering how to say it all

With all your Love and Caring

You taught us to stand tall

My heart is filled with Gratitude

So I say it in my way

For being the Wonder that you are

Have a  Happy Mother's Day!

Written with Love, Joy,  and Thankfulness to Honor the Woman I Love and Admire, my Dearest Mother.  You've played such a major role in creating who I am today. This is one day (hardly seems enough) that is set aside to honor and thank you for all you've done and do.

Happy Mother's Day Mom! I Love You!

Love and Light,

Nina Pauline

The Magnificent, Magical, Never Ending Adventures of Moo and me: Dragonfly

The Magnificent, Magical, Never Ending Adventures of Moo and me: Dragonfly
Moo and me were hanging around
Looking for something to do

I wiggled my toes and stretched a bit
"I'm out of idea's how about you?"

Moo thought a bit and licked his lips
Saying"How bout we do something special?"

I put up my hands saying"what do you mean?"
Moo sat with his legs like a pretzel

"Sometimes we can't travel the way we want
When we're tired and our legs don't work"

"Well I tried this once and its pretty cool
If I tell you... don't think I'm a jerk"

"You see the mind is a powerful thing
And we only use a small part"

"Just close your eyes and think real hard
Try using your brain and your heart"

"I don't get it Moo what do you mean?
You said something Special to me?"

"Hold on now Jack you'll find out soon
Follow me and listen... then you'll see"

Moo said to think hard of something we know
Or someone we'd like to meet

I thought of someone, or thing if you will
She had four wings and six feet

I told Moo he should see her too
He said"I will....OK...here goes"

And soon he said,"I see her Jack!"
"She's got a tail and a cute little nose"

"That's her! That's her! You see her too"
"MMoooo, she's cute! What is her name?"

Without moving my lips I thought a question
She answered my thoughts just the same

Everything was still as I heard, "Dragonfly Tut"
And I almost fell out of my chair

But how can that be, I didn't say a word
Are my thoughts more than thin air?

She tells me secrets of how to have fun
And help others without leaving my place

"You see", she says, "your thoughts have power
It goes beyond time and space"

If someones lonely or just needs a hug
You don't have to go very far"

"Just picture them in your mind's eye
You can see them without  even a car"

Think of me and my magical wings
Any thing's possible, you know what I mean?"

I thought of the lines of a dragonfly's wings
Especially the bright green ones I'd seen"

So now that I have this magical tool
I can visit without leaving my bed

All I have to do is think real hard
Using my heart and my head

I thanked Tut and had one question more
She answered and I smiled and waved

Moo and I said our good byes
Knowing, that's a memory to be saved

That night I laid in my bed awake
Thinking of all I could do

I stayed real quiet not wanting to wake
The sleeping, soft snoring Moo

So I used my brain and my heart
Thinking with all of my might

As soon as it came, I knew what to do
Then sleep took over the night

The next morning I asked Moo how he slept
"Heavenly" is what he said

"Did anything special happen in your dreams?"
He thought and then his smile spread

"I felt your hug and heard you laugh
I felt comfort and so much Love"

"It worked!", I said, "Dragonfly Tut was right!"
"She said to think and ask God Above"

"Anything good you feel deep in your heart
Will shine Light into another's soul"

"I wanted you to know how much you are Loved
That was my head and heart's goal"

written with Prayers, Hope, Love, and Light
by Nina Pauline Ploetz 4/20 to21/2011

I am thinking real hard with my head and my heart, sending much Love and Comfort your way. Blessings to everyone at camp Jack and Kate... and all those who you've touched their hearts. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/campjack/journal

The Magnificent, Magical, Never Ending Adventures of Moo and Me: The Mine

The Magnificent, Magical, Never Ending Adventure of Moo and Me: The Mine

Moo and I got back today

Tried to sleep but had to play

The galaxies were so much fun

I can't sit still I want to run

"Where too now?" I ask my friend

"mmmmmoooo" he says "that may depend"

"Did you ask Momma what she thought?"

"Let's just leave, we won't get caught"

"Remember the mine you and Momma explored?"

"You mean the one where all the gold is stored?"

"Let's go!" " Let's go!" we both agreed

"You go get everything that we need"

So off Moo went to gather up things

 I gathered my light and colored strings

Flashlights and boots and a miners hat

"I hope we're able to see a  bat"

Momma's reading a book so we snuck out

I gave Moo a kiss right on his snout

Got on his back and off we went

Into the mine we walked all bent

On with the flashlights we need to see

Off we go , One, Two, Three

Down, down... the ceiling at our backs

Look how fast we're making tracks.

There's a bend up ahead and a Y

"Oh no... which way should we try?"

I said left as Moo said right

We each looked down with our trusty light

"What do you see?" I asked Moo

"A glow in the dark down a mile or two"

Our hearts speed up as we go  explore

We go to the right to see some more

It's not too far when the walls start to glisten

"Do you hear that noise, shhh,  just listen?"

I scramble alongside and cup my ear

How strange is that it sounds quite clear

"Momma wouldn't want us to go that far"

Yet on we went wishing we had her car

On  hands and knees we did crawl

Boy am I glad we're both small

Down and down this dark road

"I should've brought my lucky toad."

I ribbitt out loud  and sing  toads song

"Come on, Come on it can't be long!"

The light gets brighter as we turn the bend

Moo stops so fast I hit his rear end

WOW! Amazing would you look at that

It's glow worms dancing with a bat

You thought you knew the electric slide

The glow worm's silk sure helps them glide

They all turn at once to stop and stare

"Turn off your lights your causing a glare"

Our flashlights off yet we could see

How many glowworms  could there be

"What are you two; troglobites?

You sure to have funny looking lights?

We looked at each other quite confused

While they looked at us quite amused

"Cave dwellers gents is what we mean

You're not even slimy you don't glean"

My name is Jack and this is Moo 

We come from where the sky is blue

Come on and join our Celebration

The bat is Kate and it's her graduation

I take off my hat saying "How do you do?"

"My name's Jack and this is Moo"

I put on their hat and drank pink slime

We both started dancing  keeping time

"Whew I'm tired and I need a break"

Just then they brought out the cake

"Happy Graduation you must be proud"

I hollered to Kate above the crowd

We ate purple cake with poke-a-dots

"Ice cream and caramel.. put on LOTS!"

She opened up gifts the last one to  go

A funny lizard that looked like a toe

Moo and me each looked at the ground

"We must find a gift let's look around"

I reached in my pocket and pulled out a string

Tied it to her finger it made a cute ring

"How nice of you to think of me so

I hate to say it but it's time to go"

One last dance we danced with Kate

A wiggle dance with glow worms...Great!

Saying good bye we put on our light

"The battery's dead" we said in fright

"No worries new friends we'll help you along"

"We'll shine you a way that's not so long"

We inched along as worms tend to do

Following close were me and Moo Moo

Climbing up higher we felt the rise

Soon we saw light to our surprise

"Thank you glowworms here's something for you

Lots of colored string; Red White and Blue"

They turned and glowed back into their cave

We said good bye and turned with a wave

We squinted our eyes as we came into the sun

Talking and laughing , we had so much fun

Oh what stories we will have to tell

Of Kate and Glow worms and slimy gel

I climbed on Moo's back and off we ran

"Will we make it?" Moo answered, "I think we can"

We ran straight home, didn't stop to play

We'll have more adventures another day

Written for everyone at Camp jack:http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/campjack/journal
with Hope, Love and Light

by Nina Pauline Ploetz 4/18/2011