Tag Archives: love

69 YEARS OF HOME

Posted on July 5, 2022 by oneta hayes

TO SAMMY- 69 YEARS OF HOME Home, fortunate to be my pleasant place; my hubby and I talk face to face. Home, all my belongings there I stash; got a lot of stuff, just not cash. Home, cars can park … Continue reading →

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NEGOTIATING A SETTLEMENT

Posted on April 4, 2022 by oneta hayes

The following scenario was from many years ago. It took place when my grandsons were about four and five. Sammy, the younger child, is playing with a little cross. Danny “Pretend you didn’t want it,” as he reaches for it.” … Continue reading →

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WONDER OF WONDERS – STILL TRUE

Posted on July 6, 2021 by oneta hayes

I had a stubborn streak last week and decided I was not going to fill the sugar bowl in revenge for feeling that my service to my husband was unappreciated! It worked a little bit. He asked me to bring … Continue reading →

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SEVENTIETH ANNIVERSARY

Posted on June 21, 2021 by oneta hayes

Death beckons. Their love remains sound. Google research tells me that platinum, iron, or smoky quartz is traditional as gifts for one’s 70th anniversary. Suggestion: iron skillet! Whoo-hoo! Now there is romance for the girl who got her man by … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY’S SIMPLE SERMON, Sept. 20, 2020

Posted on September 20, 2020 by oneta hayes

 Love: So thankful for love so deep it doesn’t have to be expressed to be known – and also for love so deep that it calls to us in words sometimes also. Most people never find this kind of love … Continue reading →

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MEN

Posted on June 19, 2020 by oneta hayes

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 →

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“I’LL LOOK AFTER HER”

Posted on February 14, 2020 by oneta hayes

      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 →

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HANG WITH ME, DEAR FRIEND

Posted on January 13, 2020 by oneta hayes

HANG WITH ME, DEAR FRIEND THIS IS BELIEVE:  I BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY ONE CAN ENTER HEAVEN.  I BELIEVE THE HOLY BIBLE TEACHES THAT MATURE ADULTS MUST CHOOSE TO ACKNOWLEDGE JESUS AS LORD AND  THAT ACCEPTING HIS … Continue reading →

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CANE PAIN

Posted on December 11, 2019 by oneta hayes

Hope you enjoy this rerun.  It is near the top of all my posts as far as likes and comments.  I still get a kick out of it.  Come and grow old with me. ***************** How humiliating!  I had to … Continue reading →

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COME, LET’S WALK TO THE CROOKED TREE

Posted on November 17, 2019 by oneta hayes

Frank’s challenge this week is to write on this subject:  A Precarious Perch.  Let me explain why I chose this picture of the crooked tree. ************ “Come, let’s walk to the Crooked Tree,” was romance of a big kind when … Continue reading →

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