Imperfection
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I had struggled for years with a neurological disorder. The symptoms became worse with stress so I resigned from my position as a director at a local hospital. The first two years at home were extremely challenging. No longer the ninety mile per hour driven woman I had always been I sank into a deep… Read more
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In the 1960 ‘s it was uncommon in most rural homes to have central heating and air systems. In Looneyville none of our houses had air conditioners in the summer. We would use boxed fans to stir hot air around just for a breeze of relief from the Georgia heat. Screen doors with spring hinges… Read more
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I enjoy the art of hand embroidery. It is a favorite hobby of mine. I love the challenge of pulling together stitch after stitch of various colors to create beauty. The work can be tedious and I must admit I do as much unstitching as I do stitching in order to make sure all of… Read more
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I have been blessed with four intelligent, beautiful and independent daughters. This was my goal! This was my desire. I never wanted them to suffer the heartache and stress I had experienced. I prayed, I worked hard to make sure they had a good stable life. We went to church every Sunday as a family.… Read more
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One of the best accomplishments you can achieve is accepting the fact that often you are the problem in our life, We had rather believe everything and everyone else is causing our misery. We cry to anyone who will listen “If my boss had given me the promotion I applied for I wouldn’t be behind… Read more
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You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do? Wow! He did it once again! Each time I am blessed with exceedingly more than I ever dreamed! I always become overwhelmed with extreme gratitude. My heart immediately longs to tell God how thankful I am for his love and goodness. 20Now… Read more
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I read an article today where a woman was proclaiming she did not regret having an abortion. I have read where women have bragged about how many abortions they have had without any remorse whatsoever. I can’t comprehend this way of thinking. When I was 21 years old I had an abortion. I loved the… Read more
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What books do you want to read? I love to read books that tell me more than I already know! Any book filled with hints, suggestions, knowledge and experience I can use to better myself are my favorites! Southern novels like Clyde Edgerton’s ” Walk Across Egypt” come in second. The type of book that… Read more
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At Church we are corporately studying “The Purpose Driven Life.” I have read the book before but during this reading my spirit has been opened to God and my relationship to him in a brand new light. Maybe it’s because I don’t have a hundred other distractions in my life at this point and time… Read more
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My dad was a tall handsome man. One of my very first memories of me and my dad together is of us walking in downtown Gainesville on the square. I had my tiny little hand wrapped around his one long middle finger and my short little legs struggled to keep up with his six-foot, four-inch… Read more
For Real, Elaine?! 