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The Journals: My Mother’s Gift of Love
I am thankful my mother took the time to journal her life, passions, and heartfelt prayers. Because of what she wrote, I have insight of days and moments that otherwise would be lost to me. In her willingness to express herself through her journals, she continues to inspire and motivate me. And there are days as I read her prayers, I feel as if her hand gently brushes across my brow as it did when I was a little girl.
Life is a Playground! – If Life Could Be That Simple
I giggled to myself, wondering if the people in this community realize what a fun mailman they have. Of course, my thoughts are based on the perception of our little redhead and not every house is occupied with a 5-year-old who thinks that life is one big playground and everyone is just having fun with one another. If only that were true!
A Nurse Named Ruth
I seem to find things at Antique Shops or Thrift Stores that are unusual or could have sentimental value to someone. One of my discoveries is a nursing license from 1932.
Favorite Books to Read
Passport Through Darkness
Passport Through Darkness by Kimberly Smith is a life changer type of book. From page one, I could not put it down. I have purchased several of these to give away, and the response from those I gave the book to is always the same… “life changing!” Highly recommended!
The Restoration Series by Terri Blackstock
This is one of my favorite series by Terri Blackstock. It will keep you on edge. You will be thinking about the possibility of an event such as what happens in this series and how you would respond. Meet the Branning family in Book One, Last Light of the Restoration Series. Doug Branning’s mind raced to understand – planes were falling out of the sky, crashing and burning … Birmingham has lost all its power. Its streets are jammed with cars that won’t start, its airport engulfed in flames from burning planes. All communications–cell phones, computers, even radios–are silent.
Snow on Magnolias: Inspirational Stories of Southern Women Who Found Hope and Healing When They Chose to Forgive
As snow covers the magnolias in a winter storm, difficult circumstances, disappointments, lost dreams, and our own failures can cover our hearts and prevent us from moving forward. Follow the stories of beautiful Southern women who found hope and healing when they chose to follow God’s call to forgive…