Realizing the Much More of God

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  • First-Born

    I laughed so hard, my face hurt not to mention my large belly cradling our first child.  It was a very warm December evening in a crowded, modest home.  My husband’s family – mother, sisters, aunts and cousins – showered me with not only many wonderful presents for our baby…

  • First Journal

    Keeping a journal for 48 years led to writing our book Shekinah Lane. Also helped bolster my faith in the power of God in mine and others lives.

  • What is Beautiful?

    Ms. Pat, your house is so beautiful.  People who don’t have kids have beautiful houses.  Our house is not pretty” Jada said. I responded, “Well you should have seen my house when our boys were your age we had toys and shoes and stuff all around and it was not…

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  • My Sister Needs You

    Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with the needs around you?  How can I encourage my sister?  I worry for her, her health, her state of…

  • Forget to pray?

    We arrived at the doctor’s office and they prepped my husband for surgery.  The doctor entered the room and stopped, placing his hand on John’s…

  • Who will Purchase My Tupperware?

    My treasure’s worth was soon to be discovered.  Browsing in a thrift store I spotted a large Tupperware cake carrier.  It was a deep yellow…

  • Respect and Honor

       He snapped to attention with a salute. This veteran of World War II and Korea knew the sacrifice paid for the freedoms we enjoy…

I’m Pat, mom to two, nana to three, great nana to one; and hopefully encourager to those who visit here. Join me as we discover how “much more valuable” we are when we follow and trust instead of lead and worry.
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