Crystal Michelle Fallin: February 2023

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Costa Rica - “Near to the Brokenhearted”

Crystal Michelle Fallin, Costa Rica

Loving Memory

I shall

Gather up

All the lost souls

That wander this earth

All the ones that are alone

All the ones that are broken

All the ones that are weary

And contrite In spirit.

“Come to me, all you who are weary

And burdened, and I will give you rest,
Take my yoke upon you
And learn from me,
For I am gentle and humble in heart,
And you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30

“The Lord is near to the brokenhearted

And saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

Psalm 34:18

Friday, February 24, 2023

“Unforgivably Herself” a Poem

Crystal Michelle Fallin

Auburndale, Florida 2016

Unforgivably Herself

In her time

And in this place,

She was unforgivably herself,

Full of flaws, beauty,

Chaos and imperfection,

For these are the things

That made her the most real,

And the things that

Are real in this world

Are the things that

Are loved the most…

“Her True Everlasting Beauty”

Crystal Michelle Fallin with her

Grandma Mary, Columbus, Georgia

October, 2018

Beautiful is just something she is,

The part of her that

People saw at first glance,

But her true everlasting beauty

Was in in her depths…

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

“In the Mist of My Memory”

Crystal Michelle Fallin

Grand Lake, Colorado, 2012

And, there

In the mists of my memory

I see you.

And, there

In the mists of my memory

You shall always be.

Poem by Athey Thompson

Saturday, February 18, 2023

Grand Lake, Colorado - “Girl in a Red Sweater”

Crystal Michelle Fallin

Grand Lake, Colorado February 2012

Thursday, February 16, 2023

“Spellbound” by Emily Brontë - Crystal Beauty in Winter

Crystal Michelle Fallin

St. Augustine, Florida - Winter 2018

Spellbound

By Emily Brontë

The night is darkening round me,

The wild winds coldly blow;

But a tyrant spell has bound me

And I cannot, cannot go.

The giant trees are bending

Their bare boughs weighed with snow.

And the storm is fast descending,

And yet I cannot go.

Clouds beyond clouds above me,

Wastes beyond wastes below;

But nothing drear can move me;

I will not, cannot go.

Monday, February 13, 2023

Happy Valentine’s Day Crystal Belle - “ My Love Never Ends”

Crystal Michelle Fallin age 21

My Beloved Daughter

January, 2006

It took an instant

To loss you,

And it will take

My entire LIFETIME

To grieve the loss of you.

GRIEF never ends because

LOVE never ends,

I will love you,

And ache for you

Until my very last breath.

By Angela Miller

Sunday, February 12, 2023

A Valentine’s Mermaid for Melissa of Suprize, Arizona

Happy Valentine’s Day to Melissa of Suprize, Arizona who is recovering from surgery and is lonely and enjoys coloring,

Lola’s Smile Bunch

You are Strong, You are Beautiful to June of Falmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada

Happy Valentine’s Day to June of Falmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada who is fighting Leukemia and lost her son in 2021. She is receiving a scripture bookmark and words of encouragement.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

Happy Valentine’s Day to Joyce of North Olmsted, Ohio

Happy Valentine’s Day to Joyce of North Olmsted, Ohio who is 81 years old and is lonely. She is receiving a scripture bookmark.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

“Reach for the Stars” Martha of Jarvisburg, North Carolina

Happy Valentine’s Day to Martha of Jarvisburg, North Carolina who is in a nursing home and needs encouragement.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

Beautiful Dreamer Delores of Jesup, Georgia

Happy Valentine’s Day to Delores of Jesup, Georgia who os 80 years old, a devout Christian and loves reading her Bible.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

“You are a Shining Light” to Belinda of Seattle, Washington

Happy Valentine’s Day to Belinda of Seattle, Washington who is 64 years old, has 2 cats and very lonely. She is receiving a scripture bookmark and encouraging words.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

Thinking of You Valentine to Erma of Clarksville, Indiana

Happy Valentine’s Day to Erma of Clarksville, Indiana who is 90 years old and her favorite color is Dusty rose.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

“You’re More Precious than Jewels” to Barb of Brigham City, Utah

Happy Valentine’s Day to Barb of Brigham City, Utah who is 87 years old and enjoys painting and the color pink.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

Let Your Light Shine Valentine to Mary of Half Moon Bay, California

Happy Valentine’s Day to Mary of Half Moon Bay, California who is 82 years old and loves frogs and flowers.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

“Miles Apart but Under the Same Stars” Loretta of Lufkin, Texas

Happy Valentine’s Day to Loretta of Lufkin, Texas who is 90 years old and lives alone. A Christian who needs encouragement.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

“Never Tire of You” Michael of Milford, Michigan

Happy Valentine’s Day to Michael of Milford, Michigan who is 74 years old and likes dogs and seafood. He is in a nursing home.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

“Beauty is Around You” Alice of West Islip, New York

Happy Valentine’s Day to Alice of Islip, New York who is in a nursing home and uses a wheelchair. She enjoys reading scripture cards.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

Friday, February 10, 2023

My Valentine Heart Beats for Frances of Spartanburg, South Carolina

Happy Valentine’s Day to Frances of Spartanburg, South Carolina who is in a nursing home and gets excited over receiving mail and she is a cat person.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

“He Has Made Everything Beautiful” for Mildred of Spartanburg, South Carolina”

Happy Valentine’s Day to Mildred of Spartanburg, South Carolina who is in a nursing home and is 85 years old and loves Jesus and the Bible. She is receiving a Scripture Valentine Card and bookmark.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

Fly Away With Me Valentine - Juanita of Trinity, North Carolina

Happy Valentine’s Day to Juanita of Trinity, North Carolina who is in a nursing home. She is also receiving a Scripture Bookmark.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

I Dog Gone Love You Valentine - Marge of Turnersville, New Jersey

Happy Valentine’s Day to Marge of Turnersville, New Jersey who is currently under hospice care. She loves her dogs.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

You Are Plane Awesome Valentine - Jerome of Detroit, Michigan

Happy Valentine’s Day to Jerome of Detroit, Michigan who is lonely and needs encouragement. He is also receiving a Scripture bookmark.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

You’re Purr-Fect Valentine, Be Mine - Edna of Queensland, Australia

Happy Valentine’s Day to Edna of Queensland, Australia who is 101 years old and loves cats.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

Be My Valentine Penny of Reseda, California

Happy Valentine’s Day to Penny of Reseda, California who is 95 years old and loves animals and flowers. She is receiving a Tulips in Blue Vases Valentine Card and a Scripture Bookmark.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

You Are Beautiful, You are Brave Valentine - Jeanette of Cheyenne, Wyoming

Happy Valentine’s Day to Jeanette of Cheyenne, Wyoming who is 73 years old and is bedridden due to a stroke. She enjoys quilting and reading. She is receiving a Stella Valentine’s Card and a Scripture bookmark.

Lola’s Smile Bunch

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Dancing with the Angels - A Heavenly Valentine

Crystal Michelle Fallin

A Heavenly Valentine

Star light, star bright,

First star I see tonight,

I wish I may, I wish I might,

Have this wish I wish tonight.

I search the sky for you thinking that if I just look hard enough maybe I’d catch a glimpse of you in heaven. I know you are there dancing with the angels.