A Tribute to Jack; written for Kate and her family: The Magnificent, Magical, Never Ending Adventure of Moo and Me:SPIRIT JOURNEY

Funny how someone I've never met can touch my heart so deeply... but then again... Love is contagious...

Sweet Jack is now soaring with the eagles, high above the clouds... running pain free through the meadows of vibrant flowers... he is walking hand in hand with God telling stories and finding out all about how the world was made... he is cherished by his sister Kate and his Mom's, Steph ,Jen and Gretchen... he is chasing around Tut and Shelby as they bark and run outside.... he is in the breeze that gently blows a kiss across the cheeks of those he loved... he is the inspiration for those going through hardships as his heart always cared for others.... He is that butterfly who's wings are felt across the ages...Jack may have only been 9 years old in human years, but he shared the knowledge of eternal Love...

The lesson he taught others, the wisdom held in that tiny body with the soul of an angel, was that we are all connected, we are all One, we are all Love.... Jack's body may be gone, but his spirit of Love and sharing, no... shining that Love to all he met... that, dear friends, lives on.. in you, in me, in all he touched... Thank you Jen for sharing your story on caringbridge... and thank you Kate for sharing the best brother ever... he left you big shoes to fill....... and from what Jack and your Mom's and Gretchen say, you have a giving spirit as well and will fill your own shoes well...

So, to everyone that sent prayers and healing;Thank You.... to all that will carry on Jacks legacy of Oneness and Love; Thank you...

And for all those doing and funding research for these deadly diseases and debilitating illnesses; Thank you.

There are some amazing video's on Camp jack's site that melt your heart but truly show the wonderful Spirit that was/is Jack... http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/campjack/journal thank you to Jacks sweet family for sharing him with us... I for one, will never be the same...

May God/Creator Bless you and keep you, may Light shine upon you and may Love fill your heart, mind body and soul, always.

Love and Light,

Nina P
 
A story written for Kate and her family.... Jack may not be here with a body, but he is only a heart beat away... in your memories,in your heart, and in your dreams.... Always...
 

The Magnificent, Magical, Never Ending Adventure

of  Moo and Me:

SPIRIT JOURNEY

There are so many places I want to be

With Kate, my Moms, Moo and Me

There is a story I have to tell

An amazing adventure, I know it well

It's a story of laughter, Love and tears

A story of Hope to quench all fears

For Moo and me, we would visit a lot

You see I went there when I was a tot

It's a colorful place where Love prevails

And Moos have wings and golden tails

I'd go there at night in my dreams

It all was as real, as real as it seems

It's a place where body's have no pain

And rainbow slides follow the rain

Joy and laughter fill the air

And all boys and girls have lots of hair

A place where ice cream is eaten all day

Moo even says, "It's better than hey!"

Come join us tonight it's not that far

Into the night, just beyond that star

Just say your prayers before going to bed

And then lay down your sleepy head

Think happy thoughts of gumdrop days

Let your mind float into a jelly haze

Your heart it beats quiet as a drum

Your breathing will ease into a hum

Your Spirit Journey's about to begin

To a place you can come again and again

It's how we can meet beyond that star

In with and through you, it's not that far

You can always find me in this place

A glowing smile is on my face

We'll meet you here every night past ten

And make you smile like we did back when...

For in your dreams we're never apart

I'm as close as the next beat of your heart

Thank you for coming to my castle in the sky

Where Moo and me can even fly

We can play hide and seek and jump some rope

You can even ride Moo, he'll canter and lope

Come a lot regardless the weather

I'll remind you next time when you find a feather

This Spirit Journey has no end

It's there for every man, woman and friend

So when you miss someone that you love

Go to this place given from Above

For in Love all is connected

On this I know, for I have reflected

Moo and Me; our adventures continue

Magnificent, Magical, Eternally with you

This Spirit Journey is one of the best

For in it I know we're eternally Blessed

In our dreams our worlds can combine

For that is a Promise from the Divine

We can meet and talk and even play

For Spirit's eternal come what may

So dear Kate, it's now up to you

To dream an adventure for us to do

So dream big little sister just like I said

Moo and me' will join you inside your head

I can't wait to see where you'll have us go

Just Spirit dream dear sister and make it so

Tell Mommies too; they can come along

Love makes it possible when it is strong

Journeys can happen inside of your heart

And when they do, we are never apart

Written for Kate and her family

with Love and Light

by Nina Ploetz

May you find comfort in knowing that Sweet Jack is always with you... and yes, "THE MAGNIFICENT, MAGICAL, NEVER ENDING ADVENTURE OF MOO AND ME" is true..... as long as he lives in your heart and mind.... the story never ends...

Blessings to you dear souls. Love is IN you, Hope is WITH you, and God's Light shines THROUGH you...ALWAYS and ALL WAYS

All photos are from Camp Jack and Kate site: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/campjack/journal

One Thought...LOVE

Good Morning to my friends and family,

What a Thought to wake up to... and how true is this "thought for today":


"The Power of Thoughts


Thoughts are more powerful than actions because they are the creators of actions. You have to keep in mind that the thought-waves of your good wishes and pure feelings, your vibrations of peace and love, can once again bring harmony in nature and happiness in the world."
http://www.thoughtfortoday.org.uk/

Imagine if each and every ONE of us did this. Changed our thoughts to the positive, change our thoughts to LOVE... Don't we all sometimes wonder how we can BE the change we want to see in the world? or what we can do to help change the world? ...

Well here is a place to start... One person, One thought of LOVE...

Imagine if every One's thoughts were on Love; Imagine how that One thought, that One word LOVE can change things...Peace, Joy, Happiness, prosperity are all byproducts of Love.

Imagine: One Thought of Love instead of hate.... One thought of Love instead of fear.... One thought of Love instead of sadness... One thought of Love instead of judgment.... One thought of Love instead of contempt....

For One thought of Love is a companion for the lonely....One thought of Love can stop and argument... One thought of Love creates compassion..... One thought of Love creates ONEness... One thought of Love can move a mountain....One thought of Love can bridge a gap... One thought of Love can help a neighbor.... One thought of Love can cross the ocean....and... One thought of Love can heal the world.....imagine... One thought of LOVE.

Think about this too.... what ONE common thought runs through all the great masters and teachers, prophets and the teachings in most Holy books? The ONE answer is LOVE..... Think about LOVE and I know you will be forever changed...

and yes with LOVE; Peace, Joy and yes even Harmony (with each other and all things)  are possible....

If we all started with One thought of Love right now, today... imagine... and then see how it changes your world today... If negative thoughts come in, replace them with Love... If frustration comes in focus on Love... when wondering what to do, think Love and the answer will come...

May your thoughts be One of Love and in being so, may Peace, Joy, Happiness, Abundance and Harmony follow...

My ONE thought for each of you today is : LOVE.

Love and Light,

Nina P

The Magnificent, Magical, Never Ending Adventures of Moo and me: Dragonfly

The Magnificent, Magical, Never Ending Adventures of Moo and me: Dragonfly
Moo and me were hanging around
Looking for something to do

I wiggled my toes and stretched a bit
"I'm out of idea's how about you?"

Moo thought a bit and licked his lips
Saying"How bout we do something special?"

I put up my hands saying"what do you mean?"
Moo sat with his legs like a pretzel

"Sometimes we can't travel the way we want
When we're tired and our legs don't work"

"Well I tried this once and its pretty cool
If I tell you... don't think I'm a jerk"

"You see the mind is a powerful thing
And we only use a small part"

"Just close your eyes and think real hard
Try using your brain and your heart"

"I don't get it Moo what do you mean?
You said something Special to me?"

"Hold on now Jack you'll find out soon
Follow me and listen... then you'll see"

Moo said to think hard of something we know
Or someone we'd like to meet

I thought of someone, or thing if you will
She had four wings and six feet

I told Moo he should see her too
He said"I will....OK...here goes"

And soon he said,"I see her Jack!"
"She's got a tail and a cute little nose"

"That's her! That's her! You see her too"
"MMoooo, she's cute! What is her name?"

Without moving my lips I thought a question
She answered my thoughts just the same

Everything was still as I heard, "Dragonfly Tut"
And I almost fell out of my chair

But how can that be, I didn't say a word
Are my thoughts more than thin air?

She tells me secrets of how to have fun
And help others without leaving my place

"You see", she says, "your thoughts have power
It goes beyond time and space"

If someones lonely or just needs a hug
You don't have to go very far"

"Just picture them in your mind's eye
You can see them without  even a car"

Think of me and my magical wings
Any thing's possible, you know what I mean?"

I thought of the lines of a dragonfly's wings
Especially the bright green ones I'd seen"

So now that I have this magical tool
I can visit without leaving my bed

All I have to do is think real hard
Using my heart and my head

I thanked Tut and had one question more
She answered and I smiled and waved

Moo and I said our good byes
Knowing, that's a memory to be saved

That night I laid in my bed awake
Thinking of all I could do

I stayed real quiet not wanting to wake
The sleeping, soft snoring Moo

So I used my brain and my heart
Thinking with all of my might

As soon as it came, I knew what to do
Then sleep took over the night

The next morning I asked Moo how he slept
"Heavenly" is what he said

"Did anything special happen in your dreams?"
He thought and then his smile spread

"I felt your hug and heard you laugh
I felt comfort and so much Love"

"It worked!", I said, "Dragonfly Tut was right!"
"She said to think and ask God Above"

"Anything good you feel deep in your heart
Will shine Light into another's soul"

"I wanted you to know how much you are Loved
That was my head and heart's goal"

written with Prayers, Hope, Love, and Light
by Nina Pauline Ploetz 4/20 to21/2011

I am thinking real hard with my head and my heart, sending much Love and Comfort your way. Blessings to everyone at camp Jack and Kate... and all those who you've touched their hearts. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/campjack/journal

See The Eyes Of God

 The world seems a bit crazy lately, wars, natural disasters, death...   We look for reasons and want answers. We want to fix, prevent, stop all of these things... Our hearts and minds race; our anxiety skyrockets... I say to you, find time to stop, that's right just stop yourself, your mind... and look... yep really look into a child's eyes.... They seem to have an answer that we, as adults forgot. A Knowing, a Trust, that there is someone greater than them taking care of things.... If you don't have a child then grab a magazine and find one of those heart felt photo's of a child.... and look deep within the eyes....you will find there is so much more to life... for deep within those eyes, you will find LOVE.

We, as humans, need to take notice and stop what is in our control to stop.... heal, what is in our control to heal... and Trust that God is there All Knowing, All Seeing... Watching, Waiting, Encouraging His children to learn, through the hard lessons, learn from our own human mistakes, and remember what we seem to forget... We are all Children of God... Look into your neighbors eyes, a friends, an enemies, your own... truly look beyond our perceived human faults and prejudices... look deep within the eyes... to the core... it is there you will see the ONE heritage we ALL share.... The common thread of us all.... see the child of God looking back at you.... 
 Once you do this, see it feel it, you will never be the same... you will no longer be able to hold grudges, keep anger, resentments, you will no longer want to hurt or cause pain.... Love comes in and fills those old places of hurt and despair with  Forgiveness, Hope, Grace and Love. This will be the catalyst needed to start making changes first in ourselves, and then to heal the earth.... for if we have Love in our hearts and realize we are all Brothers and Sisters of the ONE Great Creator, we will re-connect with our ONE true Nature of unity with humanity, the earth and beyond. 

Blessings to you and yours my family.... for I look into your eyes and see our connection....

Love and Light,
Nina P

The poem below is a little different format, but that is how it came to me... a disjointed beginning smoothing out to  a unified ending....

(and yes, this photo was one I took of the full moon looking down through the clouds watching, waiting for us to once again realize we are whole, we are ONE, we are all Children of God...)

See The Eyes of God

At times life seems hard

We try to look for answers

And stumble in the dark

We want to fix what's broken

Our power is too weak

 Individuals that we are

Like a storm it keeps on coming

Make it go away!

Rain dampens the inner spark

Sometimes the pain's too much

We cannot even see

Why is God so far?

Through tearful eyes I wonder

A child's eyes peer up

Staring back at me

 There is Wisdom in these eyes

This child of the Light

Teaching me how to cope

The knowledge of the ages

The beauty of the now

A glimpse of God I see

It's the reunion of all Spirits

As I Look into the eyes

Filled with so much Hope

I see God's Love and Grace

Then the Understanding

Easing  shards of pain

It's then I see Eternity

In those eyes of Love

A silent conversation

A reflection of pure Love

 God's Loving  Child

Watered by the rain

The Light in the darkness

Shines for us to see

For every situation

So look into a child's eyes

See the eyes of God

Compassion is our goal

God's our Greatest parent

Holding with great care

Blanketing us with Love

Spirit fills these eyes

Where God and child abide

Light  and Infinite  soul

Life's about experiences

What a precious gift

That's sent from God Above

Written with Hope,  Love and Light

by Nina Pauline Ploetz 4-11to17-2011

So go and Look into a child's eyes..... See the eyes of God

God's Love

I have shared this before, but this poem/prayer can never be shared/said too many times... my heart goes out to all that are suffering and in need of Hope, my prayers go up for you....
May God Bless you and shine  Grace Upon you.
Love and Light,
Nina P

 





God's Love
God is always closest
When we feel He's not

He sees us through the darkness
When we think that He forgot

His Light it shines forever
Our Hope in Him you see

Our thoughts and prayers unspoken
He hears from you and me

He answers with a whisper
To His frightened little one;

"I'm here for you forever
As promised by my Son"

"My arms to you I open
My child come and cry"

"I hear your prayers and answer
Though you understand not why"

"I have a plan for each of you
While you're here on earth"

"I also have a place for you
When it's time for your rebirth"

Family and friends all gather
We pray for health with Love

We pray for you God's Wisdom
His answer, from Above

written with Faith, Hope, Love and Light
by Nina Pauline Ploetz 1995

The Magnificent, Magical, Never Ending Adventures of Moo and Me

Written for a young man and his amazing family at Camp Jack (and Kate).

The Magnificent,  Magical, 
Never Ending Adventures of Moo and Me

I love where I am and all that I’ve met

But sometimes I yearn for more

There are many places that I've never been

I just want to go explore

I think tonight I'll give it a try

And take along co-pilot Moo

We'll fly together while in my dreams

'Cuz that's what best friends do

Flying into the night with Moo at my side

Our first stop is Mr. Moon

I say he's cheese but Moo says he's not

We'll both find out real soon

A few minutes more and we're over  the moon

Seeing a crater, we  land in its dust

Moo was right the moon is not cheese

  But it's flour on a pizza crust

We nibble a bit and then have to leave

It's time to go on our way

"Moo it's your turn to choose where we go

And it looks like you want to play"

So off we go passing twinkling stars

Waving at them as we fly

I see ahead where Moo wants to go

"Not the milky way", I say with a sigh

Moo smiles at me and waves his tail

As if he's got a plan up his sleeve

We fly really close and I'm amazed to see

White, chocolate, strawberry... I can't  Believe!

We swoop down close but he doesn't stop

It's up and onward we go

I quick lean over  and slurp a taste

Hmm, Milky way's milk, how could I know

He winks at me and moos a laugh

Snorting milk out of his nose

I giggle and laugh as he's on a roll

Curling his tail he makes a pig pose

"Where are we going?" , I ask to my friend
"  You'll see, just hang on to my back"

Traveling far we finally reach a place

Moo calls this Nebula Jack

"Wow!", I say, ""  is it named after me?"

Moo laughs and says ""  but of course"

"  Can we stay awhile and play a bit?"

"  Hey,... what?... Wait?... is that a horse?"

Riding up close comes a magnificent foal

Her mother is close behind

They stop and stare right into our eyes

Asking, if we're horses, what kind?

I laugh so hard I start falling off Moo

The foal comes up by my side

She looks at me and smiles a bit, saying

"  Hey do you want to ride?"

I slide off Moo and onto her back

And off exploring we go

It's over gas clouds and nebula bands

"  Watch out a comet! Duck low!"

We play for a while this foal and me

Until Moo and Mommy say  "" it's time"

So off I slide and give a great hug

And back onto Moo I climb

With tears in our eyes we say our goodbyes

asking "   Will I see you again?"

 ""We live so far beyond many stars

I'll call you, do you have a pen"

Exchanging numbers and telling stories

We find we share many views

I look and take notice of something peculiar

Foal changes colors and hues

Moo and Mommy keep trying to move us along

And I ask foal "What is your name?"

"Oh", she smiled, "how could I forget.

It's Kate. And I'm glad you came"

"I have surprise, it's a secret you know

I'm never that far away

I'll be in your heart and in your dreams

It's Love's magic some might say"

Mommy smiles at me and Moo winks too
And I whisper right back in Kate's ear
""If you miss me too just look around and see
in colors and rainbows; I'm near"

We wave good bye saying "see you again"

Each flying in our own way

We smile with Hope as we know the Truth

We'll see each other again some day

Written for all those with and at Camp Jack (and Kate)

(http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/campjack)

with Hope, Love and Light

by Nina Pauline Ploetz 4-13-2011

The Road We Travel

This is the link to an amazing true story of Faith, Strength, Hope, Courage and Love. Holding on through a journey that would cripple many. Yet, through the tears, there is so much that comes through Love, so much that comes through Caring, We all have our journey, our road we travel....As humans we are prone to hang onto the why..... but as Souls we know that it is about the how... It is with that inner strength, wisdom, Faith, Grace, courage, Hope, Love, etc... that we follow our Guiding Light for however long it takes and through whatever hardships and joys..... We are all teachers, we are all student's..... we are ALL children of God.

.... If you want a glimpse of  God's eye's... Look into Jack's.... for All children favor their parents in some way or other...

His story is the inspiration for this post. 

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/campjack

THE ROAD WE TRAVEL

When feeling lost and afraid

Look up and you will find

Many angels around your every side

So many of every kind

They cannot interfere with life

they are only there to guide

Each journey lived  has to be traveled

No matter how hard the ride

As humans it's hard to understand

Why some roads are so rough

It doesn't seem fair that this is the way

That  life should be this tough

Yet each of us is a precious soul

with our own road  to ride

Things we must learn and also teach

To all those on this side

God has a plan for each of us

That's perfect in its own way

Though it may not seem fair to us

It is Guided every day

It is with Faith that we get through

One moment at a time

Each breath we take, a precious gift

God's Grace; a perfect rhyme

We are travelers here on this earth

part of the Master's plan

Some day we will all understand

Every child, woman and man

We walk our paths as best we can

While we're here on earth

The ultimate Goal  is to learn and live

As we travel to rebirth

There is no end to Life you see

It's only a transition

From one form to another

At least that's my position

So live each moment so it's full filled

Let God and Angels guide

For the road we travel  never truly ends

We just change how we ride

Written with Hope, Love and Light

by Nina Pauline Ploetz 4/2/2011

The Journey

The Journey

God gives us each a road to travel

A journey that's all our own

No one knows how longs the path

Or how many seeds are sown

One thing's for sure each step  we take

Is watched from Above.

Be it long or short in human time

Moments are guided by Love

We do not know the twists or  turns

Or the length of the road

But we do know God Light's the Way

Guiding each path that's sowed

When life seems hard or even cut short

Go to the depth of your soul

It's there you'll find Infinite answers

As God sets our individual goal

We are eternal Souls; Spirits if you will

With a temporal experience here

Be it a moment in time or a life full  filled

Our  existence is what's dear

 

Many Teachers we meet as our paths cross

And so,  many lessons to learn

A loved one's  journey is not ours to walk

Yet, they are  our concern

Remember the Light that guides your way

Shines with Strength and Love

When we feel pain of suffering and loss

Follow the Light, and look above

It is there you'll find comfort and hope

As the stars remind us you see

That each short journey here on earth

Is a gateway to Eternity.

God created each and every one of us

and it's Love and Light he sends

"So live each day as if it is your last

And learn as if it never ends..."

Written with Love and Light,

by Nina Pauline 2/20/11with edits 3/29/2011