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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…
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Last Letter
It was Mother’s Day 1985. Relaxing that evening, after a pleasant day with family, my thoughts turned to my mother in Georgia. Living In Michigan I did not have the opportunity to see her as much as I would like. So, I decided to write her a letter. It has not always been easy for…
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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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Shared Blessings
Shared Blessings is a collection of recipes and memories dedicated to family and friends who shared their lives and cooking skills with me. My family appreciates you and I do too!
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Soul Special
This was a gift from my first daughter-in-law on Mother’s Day. A picture of my mother and poem reflecting how special she was. Yolanda had never met my mother – I’m sure our son Johnny shared with her about what a wonderful “Nana” my mother was to him. Happy Mother’s Day to both my…
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Is it Ok to Argue with God?
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 23:4 The nurse called, “Mitchell family.” I jumped up from the hard bench I had been sleeping on and said, “Yes.” She said…
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Her Hands
Proverbs 31: 30-31 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. 31 Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. While the steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord…