Tag Archives: Mother’s Day

DON’T FEAR THE GOOD-BYES

Posted on May 10, 2020 by oneta hayes

Time is near for you to go. Go in victory, as  you have taught. You have climbed the mountains high, And you’ve enjoyed the valleys low. You have won the battles fought, Taught your kids to reach the sky, To … Continue reading →

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A “CAN DO IT” WOMAN

Posted on May 9, 2020 by oneta hayes

Mother was a mastermind of creative ingenuity along with common sense, and endless energy. And guts. I’ve decided to relate why I added “and guts.”  After daddy died, she became addicted on Valium which had been prescribed by her doctor.  … Continue reading →

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KNOWING EVERYTHING THAT COUNTS

Posted on May 11, 2019 by oneta hayes

A few years ago, I started a speech off like this: Today I want to talk to you about my mom, Amy Rodgers Venter, and how her death affected me. Oh, I’m not talking about the pain, the agony, the … Continue reading →

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A PREGNANT GUPPY, PLEASE

Posted on April 9, 2019 by oneta hayes

All I want for Mother’s Day is a pregnant guppy No kitty, no hippo, no cockatoo, nor puppy No perfect yellow rose, nor reconstructed nose, No silver spoon from which to sup, No gold-etched china saucer and cup, No trinkets … Continue reading →

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IN THE END, WHAT MATTERS?

Posted on May 13, 2018 by oneta hayes

AMY RODGERS VENTER (The following selection is from a post to Facebook, 2013) A few years ago, I started a speech off like this: Today I want to talk to you about my mom, Amy Rodgers Venter, and how her … Continue reading →

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GOD HAS NOT REJECTED YOU!

Posted on May 15, 2017 by oneta hayes

Was your Mother’s Day painful? Scenario:  At church about ten-twelve years ago. Preacher:  “Let all the mothers stand up.”  I stood.  “If you’re here with your mother, stand up please,” he continued. A very common routine for the day that … Continue reading →

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