Life Notes
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Pride Goeth Before a Fall. Part 2
Homecoming Sunday years ago, I learned a valuable lesson about “pride goeth before a fall.”
Pride Goeth Before a Fall. Part 1
As a young mother, I learned a valuable lesson about “pride goeth before a fall.” (Part 1 of Pride Goeth Before a Fall)
Laughter is Good for the Soul
A funny face in a ragged and useless dishcloth made by my mama years ago, brings back sweet memories. Laughter is good for the soul.
Shepherds of the Sea
My father served in World War II as a sailor aboard a destroyer escort, the USS Thomas J. Gary. Following is his story when his ship took part in the rescue of POWs in 1945.
Homeward Bound
During times of homesickness, I often think of an old hound dog named Renny, our family pet when I was a little girl, and a lesson he taught that has stayed with me throughout life.
Cookies Make You More Creative
On a hot summer day, as I sat in my office with my granddaughter creating works of art, my mind was changed forever about Oreo cookies…
From Generation to Generation, Our Stories Matter
I learned much about my ancestors through my grandparents as I listened to the stories they told…
Faith to Push On
It’s September 2018 and I am on a journey through cancer. My mama taught me how to do the tough things in life. She taught by example to place my faith in God, not in the things (or people) of this world.
The Hope of Spring
Today, as I look out my window, I see paperwhites blooming along the Oak Trail Garden. I almost miss them every year as they bloom in the middle of January. They remind me of hope,…