"We do not write because we want to
we write because we have to."
W. Somerset Maugham
Introduction
It is difficult to explain the connection between this book’s title and its contents. The prose, Rockin’ Chair Cowboys, included in this book, sparked the writing of this book.
The prose is about two elderly men who sit side by side, rocking back ‘n forth in their nursing home rockers. They talked about memories and achievements with pride and shared many stories.
We pictured them much younger, in days of old, when family and friends would sit on the front porch, many in rocking chairs, telling stories. That special time and friendship carried them through their lifetime and now in their golden years they are once again sitting in rocking chairs and sharing stories.
Imagine yourself sitting on the porch of a country home listening to someone telling a story, as the stars glitter in the sky, fireflies glow, and an owl hoots in a nearby tree.
Based on that idea, combined with some informal writing style, we hoped to bring back some of the flavor and spirit of the past, blending in a few recent stories.
Some stories will speak louder to you than others. Some might cause you to laugh, and others to cry. Whichever the case, we hope you will be inspired and motivated.
Friends and families submitted some of the stories, and those stories are not in our voice, but theirs. To protect the innocent, we changed names in some of the stories.
In addition to the stories and poetry, you will discover some recipes to whet the appetite and fill the tummy. There is even one for the pet lovers.
The Bible tells us God gives eternal life, is faithful, comforts us, is always with us, protects us from harm, gives us courage, gives us rest, and numerous others.
For that reason, we have included many of His promises in this book. May you find peace, comfort and hope in the reading of them.
In reading this book, please take your time to savor every word. We spent many hours in selecting, writing, rewriting, and editing just to give you some of our best.
We hope you enjoy reading this book as much as we enjoyed writing it.
