She stood quietly in the corner, her expression blank, choosing not to join the group but only to observe. Despite several attempts to involve her in different activities, nothing seemed to work. Eventually, she found her way to the book nook where I was reading with other children. There, she picked up a book and… Read more: Settle

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 but also with their love. … Read more: First-Born

Sharing around the dinner table has always been a priority in our family.

My sister arrived – we hugged.  She was exhausted from the last few days.  My father said, “Let’s go into the chapel.”  Then he asked me to pray.  I didn’t want to pray.  That was my husband’s job.  He was the preacher.  But he was still in Michigan.  I had flown to Georgia that morning by… Read more: First Big NO

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.