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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WEDDING DAY
Wandering Willie steps out his door daily at 11:30. He seems somewhat dazed but not dangerous to himself or others. What is he looking for? Does he need help? Gentle whispers from gentle souls about a gentle man. But Willie … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Fictioneers, Uncategorized
Tagged eternity, Friday Fictioneers, marriage, Rochelle's picture prompt, wedding dress
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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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LOVE AND SEX – GRAMMA, SHOULD YOU TALK LIKE THAT?
My love story! Here. My heart breaks for young people these days. Those who never experience the picture drawing, winks, making peanut butter sandwiches, dreaming fairy tale dreams, carrying twigs together, codes (like every time Sammy cleared his throat in … Continue reading
Posted in God's love, long marriage, sexual practices, sexual situations
Tagged God's love, marriage, married love, sex, sexual practices
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SUNDAY’S SIMPLE SERMON, Sept. 20, 2020
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
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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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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CITY CALLED “HEART’S DESIRE”
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
Posted in government, humor, politics, Uncategorized
Tagged government waste, humor, marriage
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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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