"Freedom,

of Speech!"

"Treasure Box"
By, Cheryl Harwell Bailey

 You just think, "YOU'RE" in control, but your "Godly" destiny cannot be thwarted!
 Not by the devil himself.

This week, I am reminded how my life would have been totally different.
 If circumstances had not changed.

I have a "Treasure Box!"

It contains memories I rarely look at, or mention.

I have some "Ribbons,"

in my box.

"Mom" how did you teach Conner to swim so fast?

"Olympics!"

"WHAT?"

"You? No way!"

"WAY!"

Yes, I was honored to be asked to represent,
 "The United States of America" in the "Summer Olympics." 
"Women's Swimming Competition."

During training, a terrifying family crisis took place.
 Back home in California my baby and only sister was in an accident, not expected to survive.
 Run over by a car, her skull was crushed, 
among critical multiple injuries.
 I flew home that day, so grateful she was alive.

The heart for training was gone.
I went home to my precious sister, as it should be.
 Many months later she fully recovered.

  My life went in another direction.
A "BETTER" direction!

I would not trade my wonderful life for 10 "Gold Medals!"

You just never know,
 what
  "Grandmother,"
 has,
in her 
"Box!"

True Story.

Warning Label

"Do Not Read," I repeat, "Do Not Read,"

 if you're a snob! Too good for mushy, goo goo, romance!

"Happy Anniversary Randy"

"66" Reasons Why I Love You!

By, Mrs. Randall Allen Bailey

"Randall Allen Bailey"

You're the reason God made California!

"Step away from the "PRINCE!"
Too Late!

You always wear 501 Levi's, unless, 
you're wearing "Preacher Gear!" 
It is "what" you were wearing, the first time I saw you. 
I hope they paid you well for posing in the add.
This is "you," in the vintage poster?
Right?

I love it that you still call me, your "Bride!"

This is the night you scrubbed all the 

"Makeup" from my chubby little face. I was hurt and angry, but, all I had to do is look at your, 

"wow," look at that handsome face,....."Face,"   

and "melt!"

And I do still!

You are an absolute perfect in every way 

"Daddy" 

I am humbled by your, 

"Godly" influence!

"Children everywhere, some waiting in "Heaven,"

love and adore "Goofy T. Bailey."

You are a "GREAT," Hell Fire & Brimstone Preacher!

who has been caught reading,

 to your "grandkids" in "baby talk!"

You were a student at "West Coast Bible College." 

"Who's the tall, cool dude in the middle?" 

"Outstanding Alumnus Award"

(Own it "Baby")

You are a Photographer!

You still have this brown leather jacket.

And it still fits!

You LOVE Chocolate! "See's," your absolute favorite!

 You have an eloquent deep speaking voice.

You are my "Cowboy!"

You have a "twinkle" in your eye!

And you're "the twinkle" in mine.

You LOVE Music.

 "The Beach Boys" your favorite.

Mine too!

You Can Sing!

Your Favorite Place on Earth.

Highway #1

Pacific Coast Highway

Your Second Favorite Place on Earth.

I love your head full of thick gorgeous hair.

You built me a little castle.

Your favorite movies are "Westerns," and "War" pictures, 

but you are willing to watch Jane Austen flicks with me. 

You are, and have always been a 

"GENTLEMAN!"

I love your all out belly laugh, especially when watching 

"The 3 Stooges!"

You have dedicated many "Babies" to the Lord,"

including ours!

You play football.

You are an awesome "Pastor" and mentor.

You are a "prankster."

You are the "MAN" Grandfather. 

Your Favorite "Living Legend."

You are a "Loyal" Son!

Your Favorite Actor

Preachin' around the world, yeah that's what you've done!

(Please pray before you slug that "pincher.")

 Your #1 Favorite Meal, "Mexican Food!"

You hold up the "Cross!"

Your Closet

You have smoldering blue eyes!

All my girlfriends think you look like

Harrison Ford, but I think you look 

better!

"Raider of my Heart"

Teaching your "grandson," (California Jones) to wear hats.

You write me "love letters," even after

all these years!

Your favorite T.V.Show

 You are an "All American," patriot!

Your Favorite Beverage? "Sweet Tea" in your mason jar! 

You're a "straight shooter!"

This is what happened to me the first time

 I laid eye's on you!

And it always will!

You love "Snow!"

You are tall! 6' l"

You know how to "impress" your grandkids.

   

You are "Doctor Dad." 

You can build anything!

You are the "ONE," who took me to "Paris!"

Twice!

You are the "Cream" in my Coffee. 

"Pastor Grandfather"

You are "The Patriarch!"

Your "Tribe," loves and adores you.

But,

"I LOVE YOU THE MOST!"

Happy Anniversary Randy!