Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
Now faith is being sure of what you hope for  and certain
of what you do not see. Hebrews 11:1

HOPE IS A FOUNDATION:
Hope is a foundation
Of the path that we trod.
Hope is a foundation
In our faith in God.

Hope is the foundation
For living each day.
Hope is the foundation
For our will and our way.

Hope is the foundation
To security and peace.
Hope  is the foundation
Our fears to release.

Hope is the foundation
In believing God;s love.
Hope is the foundation
For our blessings from above!

Freda Fullerton
April 30, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to mym Garden:

HOW I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY:
How I love to tell the story
Oh so old, but ever new.
How I love to tell the story,
That transforms me and you.

How I love to tell the story,
For I know that it true.
How I love to tell the story,
Of all that God can do.

How I love to tell the story,
Of the world's greatest love.
How I love to tell the story,
That comes from heaven above.

How I love to tell the story,
Of a Savior who died for me.
How I love to tell the story,
How He has won the Victory!

Freda Fullerton
April 29, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome t my Garden!

BE....
Be salt...
And persevere each day
Be light...
And light another's way.

Be honey...
And sweeten up someone's life.
Be a rock...
Where there's stress and strife.

Be an anchor...
For someone drifting along.
Be a songbird...
And sing a beautiful song.

Be a teacher...
Teach others how to live.
Be a giver...
For you have  much to give.

Freda Fullerton
April 25, 2014

Freda' Garden:

Welcome to my Garden.

This is a picture  of the wreckage of the house where Jim grew up.
I recently posted a picture of the house I painted for him on one of
the recycled boards from the house.  Our lives are sometimes wrecks like
this, when we come to Jesus and He will... "Recycle, Repurpose, Renew."

RECYCLE, REPOURPOSE, RENEW
Recycle, repurpose, renew...
God does this all the time.
Recycle, repurpose, renew...
He whispers, "You are mine."

Recycle, repurpose, renew...
Lives broken and shattered.
Recycle, repurpose, renew...
Relationships that are tattered,

Recycle, repurpose, renew...
Your past is never so black.
Recycle, repurpose, renew...
God will welcome you back.

Recycle, repurpose, renew...
Transformed by God's wonderful grace.
Recycle repurposed renew...
On the cross, Jesus took your place!

Freda Fullerton
April 27, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
I stand in awe, not of politicians, movie stars or sport figures.
but those that have put their life on the line to serve our county!

I STAND IN AWE

I stand in awe...
Of God's creation.
I stand in awe...
Of those who serve our nation.

I stand in awe...
Of the miracle of birth.
I stand in awe...
At the beauty of earth.

I stand in awe...
Of my Savior, you see.
I stand in awe...
That He died for me.

I stand in awe...
Of my God's love.
I stand in awe...
Of the blessings from above!

Freda Fullerton
April 26, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden>
This is wild lupine and California poppies. The seeds
are sown by the hand of God.

SEED TIME
Seed time...
When the soil is right.
You prepare it well,
Behold the sight.

Seed time...
You scatter generously,
All the little seeds
God will surely see.

Seed time...
You water and you weed.
You maintain the plants
See to their every need.

Seed time...
The harvest is not always clear.
You want to see results,
But they're not always there.

Seed time...
God grows the plants, you see.
He will tend to them,
Growth is not up to you and me!

Freda Fullerton
April 25, 2016

Julie and Bo:

Happy 30th Anniversary
Bo and Julie!

Freds's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

This is one of my favorite pictures. A child in prayer with his dog,
must make God smile!

LIKE A CHILD
Like a child...
I sometimes feel alone.
Like a child...
I don't want to be on my own.

Like a child...
I sometimes feel helpless in the night.
Like a child...
I know fear and fright.

Like a child...
My father comes to me.
Like a child...
He whispers, "I am with thee."

Like a child...
I have faith in my Father, you see.
Like a child...
I know His love is always there for me!

Freda Fullerton
April 24. 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

LESSONS I'VE LEARNED
Lessons I've learned...
From the mistakes I've made.
Lessons I've learned...
And the ways I've paid.

Lessons I've learned...
When I've been rude.
Lessons I've learned...
From a poor attitude.

Lessons I've learned...
When my tongue has its way.
Lessons I've learned...
I needed to pray.

Lessons I've learned...
When I've helped someone in need.
That lesson makes me...
Feel better in deed!

Freda Fullerton
April 32, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
Fruit and veggies have a very short shelf life or expiration date.

NO EXPIRATION DATE
No expiration date...
Is God's love for me.
For He has promised
With me, He'll always be.

No expiration date...
Are God's mercy and grace
He extends them freely,
But He sets the pace.

No expiration date...
For the forgiveness of my sin,
For His Son died for me,
So that victory I might win.

No expiration date...
On God's wondrous plan;
He longs to share with each of us,
Every woman and every man!

Freda Fullerton
April 22, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
This is my dad holding his two granddaughters...Janet and Julie.

KINDNESS IS MORE
Kindness is more...
Than deeds you do.
Kindness is more...
Than words from you.

Kindness is more...
Than an attitude, you see.
Kindness is more...
Than help from thee.

Kindness is more...
A look or a touch.
Kindness is more...
Than compliments and such.

Kindness is...
Your prayers sent above.
Kindness is...
All these expressions of love!

Freda Fullerton
April 21, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
I'm not sure I'm ready for this... I'll soon be
84, but my mind says 24!   :)

I'M NOT SURE I'M READY FOR THIS
I'm not sure I'm ready for this...
To suffer pain, you see.
I'm not sure I'm ready for this...
To let go and follow Thee.

I'm not sure I'm ready for this...
To pray Thy will be done!
I'm not sure I'm ready for this...
To say "send me, I'm the one."

I'm not sure I'm ready for this...
To move out of my comfort zone.
I'm not sure I'm ready for this...
To stand, when I stand alone.

I'm not sure I'm ready for this...
To forgive, when I've been betrayed.
I'm not sue I'm ready for this...
The courage to act, when I'm afraid.

I'm not sure I'm ready for all this,
But God is READY, you see.
I'm not sure I'm ready for this,
But His grace will be there for me!

Freda Fullerton
April 20,2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is a bear I dressed for a foster child.

LOVE WITHOUT WORDS
Love without words...
A beautiful smile.
Love without words...
Walking an extra mile.

Love without words.
A hug do not miss.
Love without words...
A very sweet kiss.

Love without words...
A pat on the back.
Love without words...
Help someone stay on track.

Love without words...
A kind, loving deed.
Love without words...
Silent prayer when in need!

Freda Fullerton
April 19, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Happy Birthday Katie!

MIRACLE FROM HEAVEN
She was a miracle
Brought to us in love.
A tiny, little package
From heaven above.

She was so very anxious
To be part of this world;
She came three months early
In quite a whorl.

Not much longer than a ruler,
With tiny hands and feet.
Weighing less than two pounds
When the scales she did greet.

She had a lion's heart
And her battles were so many.
But look at her now...
Today, she turns twenty!

Freda Fullerton
April 18, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden
This is Jim (in the white cap) with Mary and Joe Scroggins in Arrowtown, New Zealand.
Today's poem is in memory of Joe, who went home to be with the Lord
last night.

FRIENDS ARE FOREVER
Friends are forever,
That's what friends are for
They stand beside you,
Like a guiding star.

Friends are forever.
You can call them day or night.
They will be beside you
Like a guiding light.

Friends are forever,
Steadfast and true;
They know your ever weakness
And they still love you.

Friends are forever
That's what friends are for
And oh, how we miss them,
When they cross the bar!

Freda Fullerton
April 17, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
Standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon, is an awesome experience!

STANDING ON TH EDGE
Standing on the edge...
Of an important decision.
Standing on the edge...
May be our mission.

Standing on the edge...
Of a bright new day.
Standing on the edge...
Asking God the way.

Standing on the edge...
Of a sleepless night.
Standing on the edge...
Of sorrow and fright.

Standing on the edge...
Facing what will be.
Standing on the edge
Of eternity!

Freda Fullerton
April 16, 2016

Freda's Garden!

Welcome to my Garden!

LOVE CIRCLES
Love circles...
Draw you in, not out.
Love circles...
Is what life is all about.

Love circles...
Protects snd defends.
Love circles...
Drawn by friends.

Love circles...
Teach us giving.
Love circles...
Powerful living.

Love circles...
Thinking of others.
Love circles...
Are fathers and mothers!

Freda Fullerton
April 15, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

ONE PERSON
One person...
Small and obscure.
One person...
May seen unsure.

One person...
May be weak it's true.
One person...
What can one do?

One person...
Can be a light.
On person...
Can stand up and fight.

One person...
Can lead the way.
One person...
Can make someone's day!

Freda Fullerton
April 14, 2016

Freda's Gaeden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is me on the sea of Galilee.

EVEN IF....
I believe in God...
Even if He does not answer my prayer.
I believe in God...
Even if I do not feel Him there.

I believe in God...
Even if I have a lot of sorrow.
I believe in God...
Even if I can't see into tomorrow.

I believe in God...
Even when I have a load to bear.
I believe in God...
Even if no one seems to care.

I believe in God...
Even when I have pain.
I believe in God...
For heaven is my gain!

Freda Fullerton
April 13, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

SEE WITH YOUR HEART
See with your heart...
Things you cannot see with the eye.
See with your heart...
Things that make others cry.

See with your heart...
A broken heart or dream.
See with your heart...
Sorrow unseen.

See with your heart...
Invisible pain.
See with your heart...
And you won't be the same.

See with your heart...
Smile through the tears.
See with your heart...
And grow through the years!

Freda Fullerton
April 12, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

BLSSED ARE THOSE WHO SEE THE HAND OF GOD
Blessed are those who see the hand of God
In the pain they bear.
Blessed are those who see the hand of God
 In those who care.

Blessed are those who see the hand of God
In their grief and sorrow.
Blessed are those that see the hand of God
In their plans for tomorrow.

Blessed are those who see the hand of God
In each blessing they receive.
Blessed are those who see the hand of God
In the things they believe.

Blessed are those who  see the hand of God
When life comes to an end.
Blessed are those who see the hand of God
And know Him as their Friend!

Freda Fullerton
April 11, 2016

Freda's Harden:

Welcome to my Garden!

STORY STEWARDS
Story stewards...
We should be.
Story stewards...
You and me.

Story stewards...
Of the greatest story ever.
Story stewards...
To be, we should endeavor.

Story stewards...
Of Gods wonderful plan.
Story stewards...
Od the promised land.

Story stewards...
Of heaven above.
Story stewards...
Of God's everlasting love!

Freda Fullerton
April 10, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

FINDING PEACE IN A TROUBLED WORLD
Finding peace in a trouble world
Is not easy to do.
Finding peace in a troubled world
Is all up to me and you.

Finding peace in a troubled world
Is trusting God in a storm.
Finding peace in a troubled world
God will not leave us forlorn.

Finding peace in a troubled world
Is smiling through your tears.
Finding peace in a troubled world
Is being thankful through the years.

Finding peace in a troubled world
Is meeting God in prayer.
Finding peace in a troubled world
Is to know that God does still CARE!

Freda Fullerton
April 9, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is sheep in New Zealand. There are more sheep in New Zealand
than people!
"I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me."
John 10:14

I JUST WANNA BE A SHEEP
I just wanna be a sheep...
So I can have peace in sleep.
I just wanna be a sheep...
For I have promises to keep.

I just wanna be a sheep...
And let my Shepherd lead the way.
I just wanna be a sheep...
And follow Him today.

I just wanna be a sheep...
And find a pasture green.
I just wanna be a sheep...
And trust in God unseen.

I just wanna be a sheep...
In His fold at night.
I just wanna be a sheep...
Where everything is right!

Freda Fullerton
April 8, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:

EVEN ME
Evne me...
God loves so much.
Even me....
Feels his healing touch.

Even me...
My prayer He hears.
Even me...
He dries my tears.

Even me...
He gives peace.
Even me...
My rears release.

Even me...
He calls His own.
Even me...
He'll carry home!

Freda Fullerton
April 7, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

Obey me and I will be your God and you will
be my people. Jeremiah 7:23

WAKE UP WORLD
Wake up world...
And look to tomorrow.
Wake up world...
You're headed for sorrow.

Wake up world...
Don't travel that way.
Wake up world...
While it's yet day.

Wake up world...
Change your mission.
Wake up world
Ask to be forgiven.

Wake up world...
Before it's too late.
Wake up world...
The enemy is at the gate!

Freda Fullerton
April 6, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
This is one of my favorite card pictures!

THE POWER OF A LITTLE WORD
The power of a little word,
Trust...
To God it means so much
Trust Him, we must!

The power of a little word,
Prayer...
The power of prayer
God is there!

The power of a little word,
Hope...
Life can be lived successfully
With hope, we can cope!

The power of a little word,
Forgive...
God forgives us you see
So we must forgive to really live!

The power of a little word,
Love...
For all the words of life
Love stand far above!

Freda Fullerton
April 5, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is wild lupine on Prince Edward Island blooming in June.

SEASONS OF  UPS AND DOWNS
Seasons of ups and downs
Are part of life you see.
Seasons of ups and downs
Will come to you and me.

Seasons of ups and downs,
Bumps along the road of life.
Seasons of ups and downs
Will have some stress and strife.

Seasons of ups and downs
Will bring some pain and sorrow.
Seasons of ups and downs
Remember God holds tomorrow.

Seasons of ups and downs
He leads us when the valley's dim
Seasons of ups and downs
It's then, we need to lean on Him!

Freda Fullerton
April 4, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden:
Remembering a fun time in Rhode Island, with daughter, Janet
and grandson Jeremy, when he was small.

REMEMBER:
Remember...
Is a command by God above.
Remember...
Those that you love.

Remember...
Blessings on us poured.
Remember...
God wants us to be restored.

Remember...
To pray to God each day.
Remember...
To ask Him to lead the way.

Remember...
Jesus died for you.
Remember...
You should live for Him too!

Freda Fullerton
April 3, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!

HE LEADS ME
He leads me...
Not always where I want to go.
He leads me...
And His leading is not for show.

He leads me...
Sometimes, from my comfort zone.
He leads me...
Wherever I may roam.

He leads me...
In the valley or the mountain peak.
He leads me...
I am one of His needy sheep.

He leads me...
Never where He would not be.
He leads me...
So I'm very blessed, you see!

Freda Fullerton
April 2, 2016

Freda's Garden:

Welcome to my Garden!
This is me in my former neighbor's garden,
I call this whole park my neighborhood.



IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
In the neighborhood...
People need the Lord.
In the neighborhood...
Goodwill should be restored.


In the neighborhood...
Hearts are filled with sorrow.
In thee neighborhood,
Bring hope for tomorrow...

In the neighborhood...
Give a smile along the way.
In the neighborhood...
Let your peace reign today.

In the neighborhood...
Spread the good news around.
In the neighborhood
Is a mission to be found!

Freda Fullerton
April 1, 2016