Little Boats

navigating our little boats

in this ocean of life

we all encounter rough seas

from time to time

feeling vulnerable and helpless

we let fear get the upper hand

oh, our boat may be spiffed & shined

and freshly painted

beautiful to behold

but a shiny boat

is no match for rough seas

and sometimes

we have to let someone else

step into our boat

someone who can stand beside us

grab the wheel for a bit

maneuver  us back on course

or help us lift the anchor

and drop it over the edge

or maybe just hold our hand

i’m so grateful to know

that i have people who stand ready

to jump into my little boat

and please….

don’t ever hesitate to ask me

to come along on board with you

i wrote this last month and included it with my christmas cards to family and friends.  little did i know at the time that i would be having to navigate my own little boat through the waters of a flood and needing others to step in beside me, both physically and emotionally (thank you!!!)   life is funny like that sometimes.