Sharp family cabin in Stonewall, Colorado. Many dreams still linger there. Painting by Myrtle Jean Sharp. 5-21-2015. Now hanging at Perryton Citizens Center. 12-13-2015 Perryton, Texas.

My son, Rick, taken six months ago on our patio. Feeling great at this time. Doing lots of hard yard work, and having big dreams. Now he is struggling to claim victory from a near death situation. He won't give up. He loved going to our cabin and skiing. 12-13-2015 Perryton, Texas

 This morning as I was up early watching TV, The Lord spoke to me about writing a song for which he would help me with. I got pen and paper and this is what I came up with. I hope to get it set to music.



Bearing My Cross

He brought me through another storm, 

He heard my cry, a plan He formed.

With loving words, He spoke to me,

I am your friend, I am He.

This will be rough, the sea is mean,

I have you fastened, so be a Queen.


I freaked within, but did not bend,

I was being towed by my best friend.

I came to shore, but not for long,

Another storm replaced the calm.

My vessel threw its-self around,

before I climbed onto the ground.


Again I cried unto my Friend,

The Holy Spirit He did send.

I come to comfort you, He assured,

Life’s storms are real, and must be endured.

Take time to praise the storm’s commander.

He will remember you, as His Miranda.


Your reward will be worthwhile,

So live your life with a big sweet smile.

Keep on loving, those who don’t care,

Share their burdens, help them to bear.

Use my name to calm their storms,

I will be listening for your alarm.



Written by Myrtle Jean Sharp
December 13, 2015

Jean's Comment's: "Like A Flag Before My Eyes Four Red Leaves Waved ...

Jean's Comment's: "Like A Flag Before My Eyes Four Red Leaves Waved ...: Amazing! Four red leaves are still hanging on this bare plum tree. It is a multi- fruit tree that when in full bloom there are three of fo...

"Like A Flag Before My Eyes Four Red Leaves Waved At Me"

Amazing! Four red leaves are still hanging on this bare plum tree. It is a multi- fruit tree that when in full bloom there are three of four kinds of leafs. 12-11-2015 Perryton, Texas.


While sitting at my desk computer this morning I looked out the window to see four large, red leaves still clinging to a plum tree. The tree is completely bare except for these four leaves. This tree produces three or four kinds of plums when in blooming stage. These four leaves must be from the best tasting plums, however all have been tasty good. This tree is almost within touching distance of my window if it were open. I am surrounded by natures beauty the year round. Hope for a new life, and more fruit is forever taking first place in my thoughts.

A few days ago the nurse at North West Texas Hospital called in the doctor to visit Rick’s room. She thought he was sinking into the last minutes of life. His daughter, Rayna, and I had just came out of his room to break down, and hopefully to regain our composure when the nurse told us she had called in the doctor. Several nurses, and even the cleaning ladies put their arms around us and tried to comfort us. It did help so much to know someone cared about our terrible pain. We finally accepted the reality of life being over for Rick, and Rayna left to call some family. I walked back into his room and saw a “perked-up” Rick offering again some of his amazing humor. I was stunned. By the time the doctor arrived Rick was able to tell him he was doing well. The doctor tarried a few seconds and left smiling. I called Rayna to give her the news for which she too was amazed. Even with the miracle we witnessed, we both had to be a bit obstinate. It would happen again that old stubborn evil one told us. And he was right about his allegation. Rick would sink, then recover several times before we finally accepted the fact that God had healed him. All life support apparatus was removed and Rick is doing better each day. He has to gain back his strength and gradually increase his diet to a solid food. But just by hearing his voice on the phone, you would not guess anything had ever been wrong with him. He is the first to say God healed him. I had planned to go back to Amarillo this morning, but Rick told me not to come till he called me and said, “I am waiting at the front door.”

The four red leaves still hanging on a dead tree this morning was proof to me that Rick went through four stages of death, but managed to hang on to the last tree of everlasting life. We thank all of you who kept Rick in your prayers. What a blessing so many have been to us. May God bless all of you.

God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp

Jean's Comment's: Even at night the sky is beautiful. Purple layers...

Jean's Comment's:  Even at night the sky is beautiful. Purple layers...:  Even at night the sky is beautiful. Purple layers of velvet draped the blue tones of heavens windows, 12-10-2015 Perryton, Texas. Oh! ...

 Even at night the sky is beautiful. Purple layers of velvet draped the blue tones of heavens windows, 12-10-2015 Perryton, Texas.

Oh! What a beautiful night fifteen days before Christmas. This night is probably typical of the night Jesus was born in a manager. 12-10-2015 Perryton, Texas.


I am writing just a brief message tonight to up-date everyone on my son, Rick’s, condition. I left him yesterday feeling a little better, while I came home to pay some bills. This morning when I called he was feeling worse. I will be going back in the morning to stay through the duration. Everyone has been extra good to us and I am so thankful for that. Rick told me this morning he was getting very good treatment from all the nurses and doctors. They have treated us all like family. Life is not without pain, but God sure helps the pain to be bearable. Sometimes it takes pain for us to forgive, and be forgiven, when we are not Christian enough to do it ourselves. God has a way of vanishing our stubbornness, even if it takes some pain to do it. The human nature in us makes us want to hang onto our own understanding even though it may not be the way God sees it. If, and when, we commit it all to Him, He already has a way planned to wipe away all bitterness and unforgivingness. How good it feels to be humbled and love everyone in spite of what we didn’t want to do.

I am looking forward to a happier day, and by the grace of God I will have just that. Not my will be done, but Thine oh Lord! If I cannot no longer speak because of grief pains, just look for my blogs. They will keep on speaking for me.

God bless all, and again thanks for the prayers.

God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp

Jean's Comment's: "He Who Walks With Jesus Is Never In Darkness"

Jean's Comment's: "He Who Walks With Jesus Is Never In Darkness": Bright sun again lighting up my life. The light of the world forever. 12-3-2015 Perryton, Texas. I missed writing my blog the last coupl...

"He Who Walks With Jesus Is Never In Darkness"

Bright sun again lighting up my life. The light of the world forever. 12-3-2015 Perryton, Texas.


I missed writing my blog the last couple of days, but I was too busy keeping my duties as a mother, nurse, and repair shop visits to do my blog. I made several trips to the druggist and grocery store before I had to put my vehicle in the shop to replace a fuse on the heater. I trust everything is running smoothly now. The sun seems to tell me that it is. “Thank you sunshine.”

I sat up last night until after midnight watching the news unfold about the terrible shooting in California. I have seen these kinds of things coming for a long time, and believe it will only get worse. The leader of this nation has opened every gate, and used every force he possibly could, including  unarming our police protection, in order to give our freedom to a group of evil believers. If he lives out another year as our leader he will have completed his mission. Why did this happen to America? Because of sinful, unbelieving, thug-type people who did not care about Jesus blood that He poured out for them. They will be unmarked by the blood, and will suffer a death that cannot be called merciful. “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans 6:23 KJV. What a great legacy some of us can claim, left by our parents and grandparents. I am so thankful to be among the blessed of God.

My mission is not over yet. I am trying every day to fulfill God’s will for my life. I am met with opposition every day, but it cannot over power my determination to hold out till the end. “Greater is He that is in me, than he who is in the world.“  1 John 1-5. I stand daily upon that scripture. He will never fail us. I believe God promised me my household, even though we sometimes wonder how that could be. Many will disagree with that, but I am positive the God of my life promised me that. I traded my blood for Jesus’ blood, and I gained a lot more than I lost. I will never forget to thank Him.

Reading in my local paper today I see where five people whom I have known for years have passed away. God is calling names pretty regularly  now. This city is small, and that many obituaries within a few day period is a lot. How real it all is becoming to me. I feel blessed to still be able to work for my Lord. When I can no longer work for Him, I am ready to go and live with Him forever. This life has been good to me, and I trust my children can say the same, but I will never say I was the perfect mother. I do believe I tried the best I possibly could to be that perfect mother. The record will answer for its self.

God Bless
Myrtle Jean Sharp