Tag Archives: blessings

Better than sheep

Posted on December 3, 2023 by For Glory Sake!

Watching White Christmas, I’ve always loved the song that says “count your blessings instead of sheep.” It’s a good habit to practice right before bed and an even better way to start the day. However, there’s actually another counting game … Continue reading →

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Babies, babies, babies!

Posted on December 28, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

2021 has been the year of babies for our family. Cousins are multiplying in every direction. We had 2 precious grandchildren born; a boy in May and a girl in November, to go with our other two year old granddaughter. … Continue reading →

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What I got wrong.

Posted on December 26, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

That we needed to be perfect parents 🙏🏼 That if we did all the prescribed things, the kids would just fall in line 😂 That prayer was just for me🙏🏼 That Christmas was all about presents🎁 That coffee was just … Continue reading →

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And the gift goes on

Posted on October 4, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

In 2009 one of the big kids that played in our front yard, began to live in our house. Our children were: 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15 at the time. This special young man moved almost seamlessly into our lives … Continue reading →

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Eyes to See

Posted on July 12, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

My precious pig-tailed girl filled a bucket with shells. It seemed that her little hands picked up everything she saw. At 6, I knew she meant to take each piece back home to Atlanta…. adding to the growing pile accumulating … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother's Day to ALL the Givers

Posted on May 8, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

“Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭6:38‬ … Continue reading →

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The Spirit

Posted on January 6, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

Christmas has passed. A new year started. Some wisdom teeth came out, wedding plans are underway and there’s a constant house-hunt on the schedule… Life is moving fast. Our folks are all preparing for yet another school semester with a … Continue reading →

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Privileged

Posted on May 8, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

I read an article recently about the privileged people of America (students in particular studying at Ivy League colleges) and it got me thinking. Looking through all of my mother and father’s memorabilia and family photos, I saw more than a … Continue reading →

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Blessing Your Child

Posted on November 10, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

I come from a southern family: 5 generations of my mother’s side were born and raised in Atlanta. Can you say “Daaawlin?” My poor dad didn’t stand a change living anywhere else. According to my maternal grandmother, his loyalties were … Continue reading →

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