Category Archives: family

SIZE OF A HOUSE DOES NOT MAKE A HOME

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

YARD SALE TODAY – ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, MEMORABILIA Someone had hand painted a picture on a mirror.  Curious, I picked it up. Note on back:  OUR HOME 1928-1936.  SHARECROPPED FOR EDWARDS.  CYRUS & LUCY BORN HERE.   JUDITH LIVED WITH US.  HAPPY … Continue reading →

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RECIPE FOR FAMILY REUNION

Posted on July 13, 2018 by

I’m off for a family reunion this weekend.  See you Tuesday or Wednesday.  I might read a little but probably no posting.  I’ll have to use the kindle, so I might read a book!  I leave with you this recipe … Continue reading →

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WHAT’S THE KEY?

Posted on March 28, 2018 by

BEFORE GOING FURTHER WITH OUR SUBJECT FROM YESTERDAY,LET’S TAKE A JOURNEY through the Bible and see what is outstanding about successful Bible youth.  We will find: Isaac  – What a model of submission!  We hear of Abraham’s great faith, but … Continue reading →

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LOVE MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND

Posted on March 27, 2018 by

    Man/woman relationships are established in Genesis. Marriage, including sex, between one man and one woman is God’s plan. The book is replete with cases that are not one man/one woman, but I can’t think of any that did … Continue reading →

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LOVE NEVER DIES

Posted on March 16, 2018 by

The summer tradition had begun several years ago and was cherished by Todd’s family long before the tragedy occurred.  Cyan had sweet memories of summer camps with candles burning until the paraffin gradually melted to the nubs.  The elders would … Continue reading →

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DADDY’S BOOTS

Posted on January 19, 2018 by

Whatever happened to daddy’s boots? Flannel shirts and Levis, or Western suits. Justin boots and Stetson hats were the apparel of my family roots.   They were given to my mom From the hospital that long night. Love and memories … Continue reading →

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LEAVING IT TO “THE KIDS”

Posted on December 17, 2017 by

 WINTER!  Such a busy time.  “…a beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight, walking in a winter wonderland…”  Are you kidding?  Who has time for a walk when she is in a constant sprint!  All right, I am being unfair.  I am … Continue reading →

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JUST A HOLY DAY – NOT A HOLIDAY

Posted on September 15, 2017 by

 Splintered fragments from my day. RRRing.  Answering phone.  Hello.  Want the girls today?  Sure send them over. Running with hugs.  Using water bottle to squirt water.  Chasing yellow butterfly. Enters house.  Soaking feet.  Painting toenails.  Turned over nail polish.  Cotton … Continue reading →

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GRANDDAD’S TEARS

Posted on July 6, 2017 by

            (Picture is my granddad and grandma.  I’ll tell you about Grandma’s bonnet                                             … Continue reading →

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DAN

Posted on July 5, 2017 by

JOURNEY OF A FIRST TIME GRANDMOTHER.  DANNY WAS MY FIRST GRANDCHILD.  I WASN’T TERRIBLY ANXIOUS TO BEGIN THIS NEW EXPERIENCE.  IT’S AMAZING HOW EASY IT WAS TO  BE PUSHED INTO A  THIRD AND FOURTH GENERATION Diary to Danny: 1980 Phone … Continue reading →

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