Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
NEVER fail to respect our flag and stop and smell the flowers!

EIGHT NEVERS:
Never belittle others.
Never look down on sisters and brothers.

Never make others feel dull.
Never allow loved ones to feel replaceable.

Never ignore your family's need.
Never embarrass others, in deed.

Never laugh at a fault or mistake
Never be too busy for family's sake!

Freda Fullerton
September 30, 2015

Freda'd Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

WHAT REALLY MATTERS
What really matters...
In this journey, we call life?
What really matters...
With so much sorrow and strife?

What really matters...
In the big picture of it all?
What really matters...
When you think of life's long hall?

What really matters...
What is my goal and aim?
What really matters...
Jesus knows my name.

What really matters...
Jesus died for me.
What really matters...
He also died for thee!

Freda Fullerton
September 29, 2015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
A lighthouse is usually situated where it can warn a ship
of difficulties in passage.

DIFFICULTIES
Difficulties...
Come with each day.
Difficulties...
We'll find on life's pathway.

Difficulties...
Satan takes advantage of.
Difficulties...
He knows which sins we love.

Difficulties...
Will build our faith.
Difficulties..
Never make decisions in haste.

Difficulties...
Are not to break us,  you see.
Difficulties...
Are stepping-stones for you and me!

Freda Fullerton
September 28, 2015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
I'm certainly "a work in progress!" God's been working on me
for 83 years!

A WORK IN PROGRESS
A work in progress,
I am in deed.
A work in progress,
So much I need.

A work in progress,
A step forward and back two.
A work in progress,
With God in view.

A work in progress,
I stumble and fall.
A work in progress,
God's grace covers all.

A work in progress,
Perfection seems far away.
A work in progress,
God works on me each day!

Freda Fullerton
September 27, 2015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
A rainbow is a gift of hope. When we see a rainbow it
remindes us that God keeps his promises.

THE GIFT OF HOPE
The gift of hope...
Jesus loves you and me.
The gift of hope...
Is ours for free.

The gift of hope...
Is our life-line.
Te gift of hope...
A blessing sublime.

The gift of hope..
Keeps us going, alright.
The gift of hope...
Shines like a light.

The gift of hope...
Comes with a cost.
The gift of hope...
Was born on the cross!

Freda Fullerton
September 25, 2015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
When times are tough, the tough hang in there!

WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH
When times are tough.
Get on your knees and pray.
When times are tough,
Praise God anyway.

When times are tough,
This too shall pass.
When times are tough
On God, your anchor cast.

When times are tough,
Look for a silver lining.
When times are tough,
Don't wish life away, pining!

When times are tough,
Don't think of all you've missed.
When times are tough,
Thank God for what exists.

Freda Fullerton.
September 23, 2015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
"I am with you always, to the very end. of the age"
Matthew 28:20

KEEP ON KEEPING ON:
Keep on keeping on,
When the way is tough.
Keep on keeping on,
When the pathway is rough.

Keep on keeping on,
When a detour you must take.
Keep on keeping on,
There is so much at stake.

Keep on keeping on,
When your vision is obscure.
Keep on keeping on,
When  life is unsure.

Keep on keeping on,
Through hills and valley's low.
Keep on keeping on,
God's with you wherever you go!

Freda Fullerton
September 22, 2015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is a Seth Thomas school-house clock that Jim bought for
15 dollars. It has been hanging on our wall of over 30 years.
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity
under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1

THERE IS A TIME
There is a time,
Under heaven for everything.
A time to be born
And a time to sing.

There is a time,
For lives to heal
And to know,
That forgiveness is real.


There is a time,
To weep, to laugh
And look to the future,
Forgetting the past.

There is a time
To embrace each day,
Scattering joy
Along life's way!

Freda Fullerton
September 21, 2015

Freda's Gaden:

Welcome to my Garden:
This is my dad, showing Rich, our oldest grandson, how the
Banjo sounds. Today give away your time and talent to others.

MAKE THIS A GIVE-AWAY DAY
Make this a give-away day,
Give away a smile.
Make this a give-away day,
Give away time  for awhile.

Make this a give-away day,
Give away love.
Make this a give-away day,
Tell others of blessings from above.

Make this a give-away day.
Give away intercessory prayer.
Make this a give-away day,
Encouragement, on others shower.

Make this a give-away day,
Give forgiveness to someone today.
Make this a give-away day,
And these things will come your way!

Freda Fullerton
September 19, 2015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Everything we learn is not found  books!
"In school you're taught  lesson and given a test.
In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson!"
(Tom Bodett)

THE SCHOOL OF LIFE
The school of life,
We must all attend.
The school of life,
From beginning to end.

The school of life,
Gives its lessons first.
The school of life,
There's no rehearse.

The school of life,
Has a few hard knocks.
The school of life,
You'll encounter rocks.

The school of life,
Should prepare us each day.
The school of life,
Give God His will and way!

Feda Fullerton
September 15, 2015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is Katie with Pooh Bear, at Disneyland, when she was small.
Most kids think that Disneyland would be...
"The Best Place To Live~

THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE
The best place to live...
In the bosom of family,
Where you feel accepted
And can act naturally.

Th best place to live...
In the life of a friend,
Who will love you as you are
And on whom you can depend.

The best place to live...
Is not some distant star,
But in the main-stream of life
Just right where you are.

The best place to live...
Is within Jesus' heart,
Safe from all harm
Where you never will depart!

Freda Fullerton
September 17, 2015

Fredas Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

LOVE IS A VERB
Love is a verb...
It's on the move.
Love is a verb...
It's in the grove.

Love is a verb...
A life will surely show it.
Love is a verb...
Other folks will know it.

Love is a verb...
It gives generously.
Love is a verb...
Always prayerfully.

Love is a verb...
It went to the cross.
Love is a verb...
It counts not the cost!

Freda Fullerton
September 16, 2015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Sometimes the laws made in Washington, D.C. gets me down!

WHAT GETS YOU DOWN?
What gets you down.
Is a relationship with others?
What gets you down,
Is it your sisters and brothers?

What gets you down,
Is it more month than money?
What gets you down,
Do you find that life is not sunny?

What gets you down,
Is it what people say?
What gets you down,
Does things fail to go your way?

What gets you down,
Is it loss of faith and hope?
What ever gets you down,
Take it to God, He can cope!

Freda Fullerton
September 14, 2015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Praise God in the great congregation.
Psalm 68:26

POWER IN PRAISE
Power in praise...
So lift your voice in song.
Power in praise...
Be thankful all day long.

Power in praise...
Glorify His name.
Power in praise...
Of God, be not ashamed.

Power in praise...
Be joyful, wear a smile.
Power in praise...
God's with you all the while.

Power in praise...
Let your life show His love.
Power in praise...
Be guided from above!

Freda Fullerton
September 13, 2015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
I love this picture of this little boy trying to catch a bubble.
His focus is certainly on catching one!

GUARD YOUR FOCUS
Guard your focus...
Each and every day.
Guard your focus...
Don't be distracted along life's way.

Guard your focus...
Make good choices in life.
Guard your focus...
Avoid quarrels and strife.

Guard your focus...
Too many things draw us away.
Guard your focus...
Let God be your stay.

Guard your focus
Keep your eyes upon the cross.
Guard your focus...
Remember Jesus, paid the cost!

Freda Fullerton
September 9, 2011

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
The above picture was taken at Pepperdine at a fall craft sale.
Birdie Ellis on the left, Birdie's home is always open, She is so hospitable.
Standing is Dot Barr, our (blankie lady) Dot has touched so many lives with
pillow, blanket, quilts and beanie hats. Next to Dot is Arlene Himes, Arlene had
a beautiful voice that she used to praise her God, she is singing with the angels
now.  Next to her is Lois Ayles, Lois touched many people with her knitting. Lois
also has gone home to be with the Lord. These women certainly prove that...
"God works through people!"

GOD WORKS THROUGH PEOPLE
God works through people,
His message to bring.
God works through people,
His praises to sung.

God works through people,
To show His love.
God works through people,
Guided from above.

God works through people,
Whose sermon is their life.
God works through people,
To eliminate strife.

God works through people,
To be His feet and His hand.
God works through people,
So, let us all take a stand!

Freda Fullerton
September 8, 2015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
Jim and I have been sharing our struggles and our joys with
each other of over 61 years. And that is what Christianity is
all about...sharing our struggles and our joys!

SHARED STRUGGLES
Shared struggles...
Is God's plan for us.
Shared struggles...
For a Christian is a must.

Shared struggles...
When life loses its song.
Shared struggles...
When everything goes wrong.

Shared Struggles...
When our heart is full of sorrow.
Shared struggles...
Reminds us there's a tomorrow.

Shred struggles..
With a loving friend.
Shared struggles...
Together, we can win!

Freda Fullerton
September 6, 2015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

SEPTEMBER'S SONG
September's song...
Havest time is almost and gone.
September's song..
School is moving right along.

September's song...
It's the time for county fair.
September's song...
The feel of autumn in the air.

September's song...
Leaves are falling from the trees.
September's song...
Reds and yellows, flutter in the breeze.

September's song...
Plans are made for winter- wear.
September's song....
God's paint-brush is busy everywhere!

Freda Fullerton
September 4, 2015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

CONSIDER IT'S THE LORD

Consider it's the Lord,

If you've had a good night.

Consider it's the Lord,

If things are going right.

Consider it's the Lord

If you're living free.

Consider it's the Lord.

If life is your cup of tea.

Consider it's the Lord,

If you can walk on your two feet.

Consider it's the Lord,

When new friends you meet.

Consider it's the Lord,

If you're kept safe from harm.

Consider it's the Lord,

He's been with you all along!

Freda Fullerton

September 3, 2015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
The poem below is the ideal of Christian
life.  I fall short many times...thank God for His grace!

SET FREE
Set free...
From all fear.
Set free...
For God is near.

Set free...
From a worried mind.
Set free...
To be loving and kind.

Set free,
From the sins of the past.
Set free...
To accept a love that will last.

Set free...
To nevermore roam.
Set free...
To believe I'm going home!

Freda Fullerton
September 2, 015

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!


I believe this man was God's plan for me!

GOD'S PLAN:
God's plan...
For us is full of grace.
God's plan...
Was not made in haste.

God's plan...
Is filled with mercy and Love.
God's plan...
Is guided from above.

God's plan...
Is to fill each empty heart.
God's plan...
For us never from Him depart.

God's plan...
Was made carefully.
God's plan...
For us to live eternally!

Freda Fullerton
September 1, 2015