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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  • Search and Rescue

    Who would have thought that at my age I would be searching on the floor for a blue green contact lens?  No it does not…

  • Christmas 2012 Traditions

    Tradition????  Christmas 2012     Many of our traditions were interrupted, delayed and changed this year causing frustration, depression, and ultimately joy! My first full…

  • Much More Apples

    It is apple season in our part of the country.  Many people flock to the mountains to purchase their favorite variety of apple.  Our favorite…

  • Fall Preparations

    The corn stalks are swishing in the wind – no they are actually being invaded by small gray bandits.  My fall pumpkin scene with faded…

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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