I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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Monthly Archives: June 2016
Meet and Greet @ Dream Big: 6/18/16
I’m trying out this new thing for me – reblogging. I’ll see if it works. This seems like a nice way to find new friends – the active sort!
Posted in Uncategorized
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TOUGH AND TENDER – Fathers
“I won,” said Papa Sammy. Six-year-old Pete sat sad faced. Not only had he lost but he lost by 28 Uno cards! He quietly and thoughtfully said, “Can I call my Dad?” Call his Dad! Pete lost the game … Continue reading
Posted in family, men, Uncategorized
Tagged family, fathers, fathers' day, men, tribute to men
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LET’S HEAR IT FOR ALEX
THIS IS NOT A POST FOR MEN! This is a post for women mostly younger than I. (Who is not?) My generation started the “women in the work force” movement – the time for women to be free – whoopee! … Continue reading
Posted in feminist, men, Uncategorized
Tagged equality, fathers, fathers' day, feminism, men, women in politics, working women
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‘TWEEN GOD AND ME – Scripture
In the following incident, I did not hear words but God gave me guidance by way of scriptures. As I have said before, scripture is the most basic and valid of all God’s ways to speak to us. Even knowing … Continue reading
Posted in 'Tween God and Me', God speaks, healing, relationship with God, God speaks, Uncategorized
Tagged 'Tween God and Me', Bible, blessed, blessed life, God speaks, God's love, healer, Jesus, prayer, scripture
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SAYING GOOD-BYE TO MY PETE (the younger version)
AND HELLO TO PETE (the older version) You’re a good looking hunk, I must say! Is hunk okay now-a-days? Not chap, dude, or bloke, is it? 😀 Dear Blogging Friends, you have met some of my very special family members. … Continue reading
Posted in family, generations, Uncategorized
Tagged boyhood, grandchildren, memories, Pete
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JESUS SERVING ME? SURELY NOT I, LORD!
Jesus Christ…took upon himself the form of a servant…(Philippians 2:5-7) When we think of Jesus being servant, most of us probably recall his washing the disciples feet. Imagine with me: An accident occurs, a great doctor is called to come … Continue reading
Posted in Jesus
Tagged foot washing, humility, Jesus the servant, servant, serving others
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LETTER TO JADALYN GRACE
Jadalyn, when I “wake up the house” I think of you, when I was take my meds, I think of you, when I put things in the pantry, I think of you, and when I sit in the rocker in … Continue reading
Posted in family, generations, grandmother
Tagged eight years old, grandchildren, great grandchildres, growing up, letter to Jadalyn, making right choices, reading
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SILVERFISH – Wordle #113
The professor said he wanted hands-on research on silverfish. So I walked down to a little cove in the ocean where I hoped to catch a sight of silverfish in their native surroundings. Rather than beautiful translucent water in the … Continue reading
EVENING’S PEACE
Let the day unwind, You will become fresh again Rest in evening’s peace. (Revelation 21:5) ******************************* Ronovan challenge Haiku #101 Fresh and Wind https://ronovanwrites.wordpress.com/2016/06/13/ronovanwrites-weekly-haiku-poetry-prompt-challenge-101-freshwind/
Posted in death, haiku, Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, death, renewal, rest, Ronovan Writes Haiku Challenge
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KINDNESS AMIDST THE FORGOTTEN
They are not pretty people, this group of friends of mine, so why do I think of them, when I think of someone kind. They walk aimlessly in the halls, or sit quietly on some seat; waiting, waiting, will someone … Continue reading
Posted in #RevofKindness
Tagged #RevofKindness, group home, kindness, socially disadvantaged, visiting the lonely
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