by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 27, 2022 | nature
Just yesterday I had noticed the first white blossoms of Bridal Wreath around town. They make me smile. Anytime my Daddy saw them blooming he would say their scientific name..”Spirea Van Hootii”… According to Mother, it was the only blooming plant...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 27, 2022 | trees
3/24/2019 It’s hard to fathom the tree loss within our parks from Hurricane Michael. This is a before & after of the Garden Club in Panama City. retreepc.com The Project Canopy These stark “before and after” photos that people post on FB still...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 27, 2022 | justice
There was a time ( and perhaps still is) when this firm’s name meant someone was gonna be paying out some serious money for personal injury. Bill and I used an Atty with this firm one time to resolve an auto “ lemon law” issue. Later I was on the other side in a long...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 27, 2022 | decisions
CBB 3/27/21 Today I was considering how often I have to hunt for scissors and I remembered how my Daddy always carried a knife. He was often using it. To cut a rope for a tarp on a truck, to clean out around the rim of something, to clean his nails after scrubbing his...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 27, 2022 | Disciples
Pastor Craig Carter’sessage today at LHUMC- Crucifying Excuses….. When Christ said “Follow me!” , few realized the destination ahead…. but Jesus never hid the truth. Luke 9:22-23 It will require PERSONAL SACRIFICE- are you ready to...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 26, 2022 | Beatitudes
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” When we make every effort to deal honestly, to avoid deceit, to be transparent, to trust (at least until it is proven to be unwarranted), to live in accountable community with others, and to look for...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 26, 2022 | counseling
I participated in a continuing education online webinar today on addiction and “mindfulness”. Here are some definitions from some who practice and teach it: Rick Hanson- “the practice of knowing what’s happening in the mind without getting hijacked by it”...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 26, 2022 | spiritual gifts
I have had quite a few conversations this past two weeks about the gift of tongues as a result of writing about one young lady’s experience of it in two different venues and with two very different outcomes. Because I have not personally experienced this gift in...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 26, 2022 | symbols, Trivia, woundedness
3/26/16 Chalked names on sidewalks….creating “pain” and “intimidation”. Students at one of the most elite universities in the South….looking for a reason to protest. Looks like they found it. From one news report: “Like...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Mar 26, 2022 | funeral
3/26/16 I found out today that someone I respected and loved died last weekend. It’s been such a busy week, I missed the news if it came across my view at all. Grieving for her death, but grateful that I know where she is now….celebrating Easter with the...
