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  • Settled in Heaven
    Psalm 119:89-90 (KJV) Forever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. She was finally asleep in my arms.  I wrestled her for 15 minutes.  Usually, I lay her down on the bed when she sleeps.  However, she only slept 15… Read more: Settled in Heaven
  • Settle
    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
  • 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 but also with their love. … Read more: First-Born
  • First Table
    Sharing around the dinner table has always been a priority in our family.
  • First Big NO
    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

Settled in Heaven

Psalm 119:89-90 (KJV) Forever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, and it abideth. She was finally asleep in my arms.  I wrestled her for 15 minutes.  Usually, I lay her down on the bed when she sleeps.  However, she only slept 15…

Settle

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…

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 but also with their love. …

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I’m Pat, mom to two, nana to three, great nana to two; 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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