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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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SAM’S STORY – part 7, Me

Posted on July 26, 2020 by oneta hayes

  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 →

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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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CITY CALLED “HEART’S DESIRE”

Posted on May 29, 2020 by oneta hayes

PHOTO PROMPT © David Stewart Monica and Larry found no place good enough for their honeymoon.  Even NYC and Paris paled in comparison to the amazing experiences they had had on their space flights.  They decided to build “Heart’s Desire,” a … Continue reading →

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CHANCE FOR HAPPINESS?

Posted on May 1, 2020 by oneta hayes

“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 →

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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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IN SICKNESS

Posted on September 4, 2019 by oneta hayes

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 →

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HOME WITH SAMMY

Posted on July 5, 2019 by oneta hayes

TO SAMMY- 66 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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WHAT’S ON YOUR MENU? TAKE 2

Posted on March 9, 2019 by oneta hayes

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 →

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WHAT’S ON YOUR MENU?

Posted on March 8, 2019 by oneta hayes

GUYS AND GALS: Whatever menu you served to get your spouse, be prepared to dish up for 65 years or so.   Image:  Pixabay  

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