Category: Poetry - KATHLEEN RUPFF

Rose (2003-2016)

4/23/2016

“Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes...”
Billy Joel

After courageously battling cancer, our dear kitty Rose joined Tyler in heaven yesterday.
Though we're heartbroken, we imagine that she and Tyler are finally the best friends we always hoped they would be!

Book cover artwork for story I wrote based on Tyler and Rose (2010)

Rose was a real cuddle-bug!

We love you and miss you, sweet Rose.

For those who have lost a beloved pet, check out this encouraging video on "Animals in Heaven" (below).

Rose was 'crying' (meowing) a lot the week before she passed. The vet assured us that she was not 'in pain' but likely uncomfortable. I felt the Lord gave me this little song to sing to her. It comforted me as well. I sang it over and over to her as I held her in my arms, and still sing it to myself.

No more 'crying', no more tears
No more sighing, no more fears.
In the Name of Jesus,
All things are become new.

Day 951: A Photo A Day • Merry Christmas!

12/23/2015

One of the beautiful Christmas cards we received this year

A Christmas Poem

Like a child I come to the manger
On Christmas Day –
Expecting,
Hoping,
Believing

Precious Babe,
Take me by the hand
A child shall lead them
And guide me to my promised land

Your love cresting and dividing the waters,
As you nestle in the hay
Calming my seas with your voice,
Forging a path through my darkness

The Father told of your coming to those who would see,
Those who would hear,
Those who would listen,
The Wise Men knew

He promised You – O Perfect One
I see,
I hear,
I taste your goodness –
Better than a thousand Christmas cookies

You are the rest I’ve longed for
The love of my heart,
You who made your home in my heart-manger
That was shaped for You

And now I, the mangiest of all
Am a resting place for your love,
Made forever new,
Forever secure,
Forever one with You

Like a child I come to the manger
On Christmas Day
My heart beating
For one more glimpse of You,
A peek at who
I Am.

by Kathleen Rupff
2013

Day 950: A Photo A Day

12/22/2015

What's on your cookie tray this year?

I follow some awesome food blogs and get recipes delivered to my 'in-box' each day! It was fun to try 3 new cookie recipes this year, and I highly recommend ALL of them! Click on link under photo for recipe.

Decorated Sugar Cookies
This old standard never goes out of style!

Chocolate Chip Tea Cookies
One of my new all-time favorites! SUPER EASY to make!

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Another great recipe from Michelle at "The Brown-Eyed Baker"

Cake Batter Balls
I decided to make these as individual-size 'bites' instead of one big 'cheeseball'....
Also made two kinds, using vanilla and chocolate cake mixes... YUMMY!

Since we're on the subject of baking, I thought I'd share my Christmas cookie poem...

Merry Christmas!

Day 949: A Photo A Day • Mac Monday!

12/21/2015

Merry Christ-Mac and
Hoppy New Year!

As we adopted him in May, this is Mac's first Christmas with us. We are so thankful for him! He's become a "therapy bunny" of sorts for us, helping heal and restore joy to our hearts after losing our beloved Tyler last Christmas after a long illness.

Praying the love of God fills your hearts and home this Christmas week, and trusting Him to restore everything that's been lost for you and your loved ones.

Mac's cozy Christmas cage

In honor of Christmas, Mac wrote a special poem:

Forget about Santa
It's all about Jesus!
For He made the cuteness
That truly is me-sus!

Day 902: A Photo A Day

8/15/2015

I said to myself,
“Relax and rest.
    God has showered you with blessings.
    Soul, you’ve been rescued from death;
    Eye, you’ve been rescued from tears;
    And you, Foot, were kept from stumbling.”

Psalm 116:7-8 The Message (MSG)

Day 900: A Photo A Day

8/11/2015

Jude 1:1-2 (The Message)
I, Jude, am a slave to Jesus Christ and brother to James,
writing to those loved by God the Father,
called and kept safe by Jesus Christ.
Relax, everything’s going to be all right;
rest everything’s coming together;
open your hearts, love is on the way!

Day 886: A Photo A Day • Happy 5th Blog Anniversary!

6/25/2015

"Cows in Green Stew" 2010

This month marks the Fifth Anniversary
of my first blog post... Woo-hoo!

Thanks so much for visiting my blog and all the kind comments I've received over the years!

One of my favorite photos of 2010 (left) was taken on a visit to Virginia that August. It prompted this silly poem.

“Little Bunny of My Dreams” - a poem

2/25/2015

I am honored to have another poem and illustration of mine appear today on the #LoveMadeVisible blog event sponsored by the EasternPennPoints blog, the official blog of the Eastern Pennsylvania region of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). #LoveMadeVisible is a month-long blog event with the theme being "LOVE - in any and every form". Check out all the awesome contributions during the month of February! Click here for my poem.

“Bunny Licks” - a poem

2/18/2015

I am honored to have another poem and illustration of mine appear today on the #LoveMadeVisible blog event sponsored by the EasternPennPoints blog, the official blog of the Eastern Pennsylvania region of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). #LoveMadeVisible is a month-long blog event with the theme being "LOVE - in any and every form". Check out all the awesome contributions during the month of February! Click here for my poem.

This illustration and poem was inspired by our beloved bunny, Tyler.

Cookies In Heaven ~ Happy “God’s Love” Day!

2/13/2015

I am honored to have a poem and photographs of mine appear today on the #LoveMadeVisible blog event sponsored by the EasternPennPoints blog, the official blog of the Eastern Pennsylvania region of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). #LoveMadeVisible is a month-long blog event with the theme being "LOVE - in any and every form". Check out all the awesome contributions during the month of February! Click her e.

Cookies in Heaven
by Kathleen Rupff

If God were a baker
You’d be his “special of the day”
His top-secret ingredient
His favorite flavor
His cherished recipe
You’d be the chocolate chips
The “only the finest ingredients”
You’d be – organic

If God were a baker
Every day would be a special occasion
To share you with others
He’d make you for friends
And mail you to distant relatives
He’d have you first thing in the morning
And last thing at night
He’d rave about you all day long
And finish each sweet crumb
With a sigh of satisfaction

If God were a baker
He'd share your goodness with the world
You’d bring healing and wholeness
Wherever you went
Your tenderness lighting up the darkness
Your aroma reviving the faint
Your sprinkles bringing laughter
Your frosting making dreams come true
And joy would fill every belly