A Message From My Cousin

My cousin Tiffany has been keeping me updated all along about her parents Sam and Teresa. The following is an excerpt from a couple of emails back, while Teresa was in the hospital:
“Derek and I (and the whole family), have seen God move while mom’s been at Bapt Hosp. The CT Scan [...]

A Prayer for My Daughter…(and for me)…

My precious little girl:
She loves pink–it’s like her favorite color… I personally could do without it–to say the least…
She loves flowered print dresses–the more flowers–the better… Yeah, I’m not into prints–especially flowers.
She loves pastels… I prefer the solid, primary colors myself.
She loves fashions and trends… [...]

“I Do Know How She Does That…”

In my last post, I asked the question, “how does she do that?” …How does my cousin Tiffany stay positive; even laugh and joke? Do things look bleak at times? I’m sure they do. Does it hurt to see her mother in so much pain? Of course. [...]

“How Does She Do That?!”

Well, I called up my cousin Tiffany today to see how Aunt Teresa’s doing. I guess I was also hoping to encourage Tiffany; maybe cheer her up a bit–and “doggone” if she didn’t encourage me instead! In fact, she didn’t just encourage me, but she had me “cracking up” with laughter! [...]

“His Eye Is On The Sparrow…”

Why do I feel discouraged,
Why do the shadows come?
Why does my heart feel lonely
and long for heaven and home?
When Jesus is my portion;
a constant friend is He.
His eye is on the sparrow,
and I know He watches me.
His eye is on the sparrow,
and I know He watches me…
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This is the song that [...]

“Sometimes It Really Is Just Lemon Juice…”

Remember that “stubborn streak” of little Kerry’s I’ve mentioned a few times? Well, the other day was a prime example! Kerry found the new bottle of lemon juice inside the fridge door and decided it looked like a tasty new drink. I had been through this particular argument with him a couple [...]

“Bread For The Coming Day”

Our Daily Bread devotional for today, Thursday, June 14th, really goes along with the foundation of this blog. The tag states “Our problems are never a strain on God’s provision.” The writer mentions his visit to the Congo. He states, “I experienced the amazing hospitality of the Congolese people, and I was [...]

Remember Teresa…

Again, please remember Aunt Teresa, as she goes to the Baptist Hospital today. Please pray for wisdom and discernment for the doctors there to “start over” with her-with new blood work, tests, treatment options, etc. Please continue to pray for strength and peace for Teresa and Sammy and the whole family (Derek, Shawn, [...]

“What Do –A $1,000 Budget, –A Respected Indian Pastor, and –An ‘86 Chevy– All Have In Common?…”

…They were all part of our very beautiful, yet very simple wedding on November 23rd, 1996. Yep, we dated for a decade, and now we’ve been married for one. …And I’m a hopin’ and a prayin’ we’ll share many more years together…

“In Due Time” (Waiting for God’s Timing)

Well, I guess I’d better “fast forward” a bit, or this group of posts may become never-ending…
We pick up with this story, after 10 years of dating off and on–including several “heart-wrenching” break-ups, dozens of letters I’d written, yet never mailed, and even a previous engagement. Even after all of this “drama,” Scott once [...]