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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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
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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
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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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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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HOME WITH SAMMY
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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Tagged aging, anniversary, contentment, family, happiness, home, long marriage, love, marriage, me, Sammy
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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
WHAT’S ON YOUR MENU?
GUYS AND GALS: Whatever menu you served to get your spouse, be prepared to dish up for 65 years or so. Image: Pixabay