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Memory: Gingham Dog and Calico Cat

Memory: Gingham Dog and Calico Cat

A sweet memory-     My Daddy would recite the opening lines of this poem to entertain us when we were children.  We knew the story of these two!  Bill reminded me today that I must not leave the one-eyed cat, Minnie, alone in the den with the dogs.  Lately...
“Wisdom Begins In Wonder.”

“Wisdom Begins In Wonder.”

“Wisdom begins in wonder.”   -Socrates   A few years ago a friend gave me a book entitled “Recapture the Wonder”.  In it the author invites readers to “break free from the weariness and cynicism of life to enjoy God’s amazing...

Pearls of Great Price

  Psalm 34:18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.      Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of God….. we enter through the gate of brokenness, needing comfort and in meekness…. Not by our...

“Critter Getter” Memories

Nature lesson for the day……. do not kill a creature that is harmless and beneficial. Bill was so tender hearted toward all creation we killed very few species.    (roaches, mosquitoes, and yellow flies were about it!) But I was the delegated...

Exotic Fruits

As I sit here this morning enjoying a bowl of fresh cherries with my morning coffee, I realized I am wearing my Granny’s apron (that she sewed.) It was at Granny’s house that I got introduced to “exotic” fresh fruits like cherries, figs, pomegranates, peaches, red...
2020:  Blue Christmas Testimony of Hope

2020: Blue Christmas Testimony of Hope

  As a COVID-19 widow of 4 1/2 months, I was privileged to share a testimony of hope with others who have found this Christmas season less than merry due to any number of reasons…… Below is the link to the Blue Christmas service at Lynn Haven UMC on...