dailyprompt
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Write about a few of your favorite family traditions. When our four daughters were still young we always sat down at the dinner table each evening and ate together. It became a time of bonding and sharing our day. Some days were filled with laughter and joy others with heated arguments, but no matter what… Read more
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What’s your favorite time of day? My favorite time of the day in the summer is late evening. Dinner is finished. Dishes are cleared and the kitchen has been cleaned. I settle down into my comfy love seat with my day planner and begin striking off everything I did on my “To Do List.” Anything… Read more
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What book are you reading right now? Most people in this twisted world are looking for hope. Hope and kindness. We watch the news and all we see is destruction and desperation. I pray I bring kindness and love into the lives of everyone I touch and interact with. May God use me to bring… Read more
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Describe a family member. Today was a hard day for my frail 85 year old momma. Dementia has consumed her strong independent mind and body, weakened and confused her. Today I lay in the bed beside my little 4’11” momma. I held her in my arms and apologized for not always appreciating or understanding her.… Read more
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What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? I use to believe church attendance determined your love and dedication to God. I no longer believe that at all. I believe church attendance should be a part of our relationship with God but it definitely should not define our relationship with God. Our… Read more
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Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life. Living to impress or please others is the greatest mistake anyone can make. There is a saying “to thine own self be true.” I disagree instead “to the call of God be true.” Whatever call (gift) God has given you is to be used… Read more
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What are your favorite types of foods? I can remember as a very young girl watching in amazement as both my maternal and paternal grandmothers cooked. Every meal was prepared with love and care. No microwave dinners, no peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Each meal was cooked and prepared from scratch. From red eyed gravy… Read more
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What’s your favorite word? The greatest lesson I ever learned was “love means saying ‘no.’” If you truly love yourself and others you will learn there are boundaries in life that must be honored. To say “yes” to everyone and everything discredits your character and contributes to disrespect from those you cater to. Choose wisely… Read more
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What are you doing this evening? Enjoying My Season in Life Life is a series of seasons. Enjoying being able to relax at night without worries of reporting to a job tomorrow. FaceTiming with grandchildren. Planning lunches with friends. Remembering all I have to be thankful for. Talking with my husband who has stood with… Read more
For Real, Elaine?! 