For Real, Elaine?!

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For Real, Elaine?!

Just living the fairy tale life! NOT!! LOL

November 10, 2025

Missed Grandchildren

One of the most challenging aspects of being estranged from a child is not being able to see or talk to your grandchildren. The grandchildren you nurtured, cared for, and spent focused time with for years. Now, you are no longer allowed to attend their school activities. You are blocked on their phones. I imagine… Read more
October 31, 2025

Like most southern mothers from the depression era, my mother believed you should always have more than enough food in the house. She kept her kitchen fully stocked with vegetables that she had canned from her garden. Her freezer was packed to overflow with frozen beef, pork, and chicken raised on the family farm.She made homemade, hand-rolled biscuits every day. My favorite meal she cooked was cubed steak with gravy, mashed potatoes, and English peas. I also loved Momma’s fried okra. She would slice it thin, batter it lightly in flour and cornmeal, then fry it in hot oil until it was crunchy and crisp.My husband’s favorite was her fried chicken and cream gravy. Bless his heart, I don’t fry chicken. His second favorite was her chicken dressing. Fortunately for him, my mom taught me how to cook it exactly like she did.Every New Year’s Day, she made a full-blown traditional meal for our family of black-eyed peas, collards, ham, and all the trimmings. I suppose by now you’ve realized we are extremely southern, but Momma didn’t just cook good southern food; she made great spaghetti, chili, and shepherd’s pie, and there was always more than enough for anyone who needed a meal.When dementia stole Momma’s ability to cook, her kitchen was never filled again with the aroma of fried chicken and gravy. Her dining room chairs were empty. No visitors came anymore. I became her cook and caregiver, and my kitchen became the provider of love and care for her nutritional needs. It was an easy job; I learned from the best how to care for and nurture those you love.I miss you Momma.

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October 13, 2025

Faithful

Late Evening Thoughts:Bobby and I are exceptionally blessed. We always have been. We’ve have experienced extremely hard times over the36 years of our marriage, but God has always amazed us with His provision and mercy.Why? Definitely not because we deserved it, or because of our faith in Him and our obedience to serve Him? No,… Read more
October 9, 2025

Second Chance

Last summer when we were planning our 40 year class reunion I began “rediscoverering.” I went back through all of my high school yearbooks and the many keepsakes, awards, pictures and treasures my momma had saved of my high school years.One thing in particular that caught my attention was a career goal form I had… Read more
October 8, 2025

Off Balance

Somehow, with everything that is going on in this world the past few days I have found myself “off balance.” Have you ever felt that way? As if you just weren’t walking straight anymore. You are still getting up everyday and doing what you are supposed to do, but your legs are weak and you… Read more
October 6, 2025

Not Like Job

“There once was a man named Job who lived in the land of Uz. He was blameless—a man of complete integrity. He feared God and stayed away from evil.” Job 1:1 You might be able to understand someone describing your entire life as “blameless,” but I never could. My life has had sinful failures, but… Read more
September 17, 2025

Where Would I Be?

Do you ever wonder where would you be if Jesus had not had mercy and entered your life? I am so thankful He delivered me from a life of misery and self destruction. Remember all the miracles Jesus preformed in his short life? God have mercy on us all. Can you imagine just being in… Read more
September 3, 2025

He is Faithful

In 1 Samuel 13 King Saul grew inpatient waiting for the Lord God to rescue him. Instead of trusting God he took matters into his own hands I must admit there have been times I have worried and fretted in situations when doubt was loudly knocking on my door. But, I remember back and for… Read more
August 31, 2025

Church Life

I was brought up in a Pentecostal Church where power through the baptism of the Holy Spirit was central to our religion. When I turned 30 I began to hunger and thirst for more of God, to know Him, to know His love. I began studying His word, digging deeper and deeper and praying more… Read more
August 27, 2025

Your Call

Some people will never be able to forget about your past. Because of their unforgiveness and inability to live by faith, they will throw your past mistakes in your face. It will be disappointing and discouraging, especially if it is someone close to you. BUT don’t let their lack of faith in God distract you!… Read more