Wonderings and Ponderings!
Are you a wonder-er like me? Do you ponder things? I wonder why I’m the only person I know who doesn’t like strawberries. I’m also curious as to who might have the exact August birthdate as me? My late husband got used to my “wonderings,” but even he and my eldest son sometimes found humor…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!
When I was in the 8th grade, I missed a question on a history test. An important question. And being a patriot, my teacher, Mr. Nobles, made me write the following sentence 500 times. “Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence.” That’s right. 500 times. Believe me, I never forgot who wrote that document or…
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The Cookie jar
Recently, a friend and I spent a couple of hours at an antique mall. What a fun time. Not only did we find old treasures that neither of us had ever seen before, but I also saw things I grew up with. I guess that sort of makes me an antique also. But I especially…
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My Mama and My Mom-in-Law!
May brings a beautiful tribute to mothers and I’m thankful that I had one of the best. I was also fortunate to have an exceptional mother-in-law. And somewhere along the way, these mothers became friends, even though they barely knew each other before my wedding. While my “brand-new” husband, Carl, was overseas, I attended and…
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Jay’s Special Gift!
I’ve always loved moonlight. It’s beautiful and serene. And for me it holds something unique. After my husband died, my son, Jay, with Down syndrome, would watch for the moon each night and when he saw it, he would throw kisses and wave and shout, “Hi Daddy!” It touched my heart. I asked Jay if…
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A 60th Anniversary!
On March 4, 1966, I married the love of my life and we expected to be together forever. Not once, during our 45 years of marriage, did we ever talk about, “What if….” My parents were married for 70 years before my dad went to heaven. Why wouldn’t I expect the same? My mother saved…
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RECOVERY!
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not grow weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 KJV I was 30 years old, six months pregnant and recovering from an emergency appendectomy when I read Isaiah 40:31 on…
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A Godwink Moment!
Have you ever encountered something totally unexpected that felt divinely inspired? Some call that a “Godwink,” and I recently experienced one on my way home from Arkansas. As is my habit, I stopped at the Oklahoma Visitor’s Center. It’s a great place to refresh and I also wanted to buy a Christmas ornament for my…
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The Fragrance of Christmas
I share an online Bible study with several women, and the facilitator always asks a few ladies to tell about their favorite fragrance. I’m not a ready volunteer, but I’m thinking my favorite might be Christmas. Yep, Christmas definitely has a beautiful aroma! I remember the pungent scent of cedar trees that Daddy would cut…
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My Vintage Diary
While going through some old treasures, I was surprised to find a five-year diary I received for my 12th birthday. So much fun reading those short snippets, some even into my 15th year. Although most described simple things like going to school or church and daily farm chores, others gave me a memorable look into…
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SURVIVOR!
If there is one thing I never expected to be known as, it’s a “survivor.” Yet I feel it on this third anniversary of my son, Jay’s journey to heaven. I still look for him and miss him every minute of every day. Having Down syndrome, Jay spent all of his 46 years at home,…
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