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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DAVID TIES THE KNOT
David is my late-thirties grandson who has made life an adventure. In the mix he has met some very nice girls but no one really KO’d him until Oriana. She won my heart quickly also. The marriage took place in … Continue reading
Posted in family, marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged commitment, David & Oriana, family, marriage
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A PROMISE KEEPER
Armon stepped out of the cab, straightened his tie, and with a sigh he faced the merry-go-round. On the other side he would become hale-fellow-well-met, inventive, energetic, next in line for assistant vice president. No let down for ten hours when … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Fictioneers, marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged commitment, Friday Fictioneers, illness, marriage, promise keepig, Rochelle's picture prompt
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SAM’S STORY – part 7, Me
So, here I am injecting myself into Sam’s Story! I wasn’t intending to do a part 7, but I didn’t want to leave Sammy fending for himself in that big old New York City. No, he didn’t stay there … Continue reading
Posted in English childhood, Hayes family, marriage, me, Sam's Story, Uncategorized
Tagged Hayes family, marriage, me, Sam's Story, Southwestern Bible College
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INVITATION TO SAM’S STORY
Aberystwyth of the Hinterland In the hills of Wales Gave safe harbor to an English lad Who lived to tell some tales. To celebrate his birthday on July 22, I will put this English lad’s story in the cloud this … Continue reading
Posted in Hayes family, marriage, nostalgia, Story Telling, Uncategorized, war, World War 2
Tagged English lad, evacuation, Sammy, war, World War 2
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MEN
Men, men, what would I do without them? I am blessed with many good men in my life: Sons, Grand-sons, Brother, Brothers-in-law, Nephews, Pastor, and Friends – And most of all, my husband, Sammy. Without him —- Instead of picking … Continue reading
Posted in fathers' day, Hayes family, marriage, me, men, Uncategorized
Tagged fathers' day, gender, love, marriage, men, thanks
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CHANCE FOR HAPPINESS?
“Oh, please Hun, let’s buy it,” Lydia pleaded. Hun gave a loving but somewhat derisive chuckle. “Oh, I can see it now. The first time we have had money to invest, and you want this!” “I can see Luke and … Continue reading
Posted in Crimson's Creative Challenge, marriage, success, Uncategorized
Tagged Crimson's Creative Challenge, goals, happiness, marriage, memories, success, wealth
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“I’LL LOOK AFTER HER”
How about that three cent stamp! This was the letter Sammy wrote my parents in 1953. Letterhead was Southwestern Bible College in Oklahoma City. Dated April 10, 1953: Dear Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers, … Continue reading
Posted in letters, long marriage, marriage, me, memories, nostalgia, Uncategorized, Valentine Day, youth
Tagged letters, long marriage, love, marriage, me, Sammy, valentine
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IN SICKNESS
I’ve learned the story of why this bike is parked here at Mazie’s house every day for ten hours. Sad, really. Jake is the rider. Jake and Mazie were married for 24 years. They divorced 37 years ago and neither … Continue reading
Posted in 100WW, death, divorce, long marriage, marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged divorce, illness, love, marriage
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WHAT’S ON YOUR MENU? TAKE 2
I’m having a bit of a laugh about my blog from yesterday. Only my son and his wife even slightly suggested their menu before marriage might have included something besides food. 😀 I guess they knew Mom had something in … Continue reading
UNPROVEN COUNSELORS
As she walked to the end of the wooden boards, the stars spoke to her. She sat gracefully and snuggled up against his warm and welcoming body. Every inch of his body sensed her presence, as he opened his arms … Continue reading
Posted in M's January prompt, marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged astrology, consulting stars, happiness, M.s January prompts, marriage
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