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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 but also with their love. …
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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.
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He Knows the Way
Oh, a Rainbow! I snapped a photo. I know a rainbow as a sign of God’s promise –yes to not flood world again – but it was God’s promise to be with me in this season of my life. I put the code in the Airb&b door – nothing. I tried again. Ok, God where…
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What Does That Mean?
Faith, Family & Feathers Faith, Family and Feathers is the wording on my husband’s grave marker. Hopefully future generations will ponder these words and find the meaning in Psalms 91. It sums up our lives together for 58 years. Faith in God is the foundation of our lives. The heritage of family and the legacy of previous generations causes…
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What Will I Wear Today?
My Word for 2023 is YES. 2 Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God in Him are YES and in Him Amen to the glory of God through us. You’d think my word for 2023 was NO – because that is what came out frequently to my precious husband, suffering from advanced lung disease.…
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The Rest of the Glory Story
Exhausted from unpacking, the glow of the security light seemed to say, “it’s gonna be alright. You are home!” It was July 2005 and we were partially moved in. Each night for sixteen years I would think,” thank you Lord for my house.” Then getting into bed I’d tell my husband, “Did I ever tell…