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Jesus on the mainline

So the story goes like this….As I have previously mentioned (many times) I grew up in a small but wonderful church. No printed order of worship, no deacon of the day….therefore you needed to be on your toes because you might be called upon to pray…no warning or time to prepare. Daddy loved telling thisContinue reading “Jesus on the mainline”

Take me to church.

I was raised by church goers who were raised by church goers who were…… well, you get my drift. The Wilkersons lived directly across the road from First Baptist Myrtle Mo. We walked to church….no need to drive. My parents were pillars of the church. Daddy was raised a Baptist and mother was raised aContinue reading “Take me to church.”

It’s a real thing..

Just so y’all know, survivor’s guilt is real. I’ve been a cancer patient since 1997……yes, that’s 27 years for those counting. For 27 years my friends and family have worried and prayed for my survival….. and many of those precious, precious people have gone on before me and are now in the presence of ourContinue reading “It’s a real thing..”

Star Spangled

It’s Independence Day. Are you reliving every 4th of July celebration of your life? I am……and since I am 65 there are a truck load of them. My childhood was idyllic. We were, what I like to call, country with class (if there is such a thing)…. My mother and daddy loved celebrating holidays withContinue reading “Star Spangled”

Legends of the Fall

I couldn’t sleep last night…probably because I’m retired and think it’s my duty to take a nap every afternoon, but that’s a story for another day. So… last night it occured to me that I have distinct and clear memories of every fall I’ve taken since elementary school. Let’s explore that issue, shall we? ThereContinue reading “Legends of the Fall”

Comfort and Joy

Do you ever think about what truly gives you comfort and Joy? At this time of year we sing about the birth of Jesus bringing us tidings of great joy……we can all agree on that. But what is giving you comfort and joy right now? This minute? Comfort….. I have a few memories of true comfort….. past andContinue reading “Comfort and Joy”

Gather

I’ve written before about how much I love Thanksgiving….and how many memories I have. I’ll bet you do too. • my earliest memories were centered around a feast…. The men deer hunting..finishing lunch with coffee and the women around the piano.. Ruth Caldwell singing “There’s no place like home for the Holidays” • I distinctlyContinue reading “Gather”

Hip Hip Hooray…sort of

The Beginning 26 years ago I was attempting cancer survivorship. I had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997 and received chemo, surgery, more chemo then in the spring of 1998 stem cell transplant followed by 30 radiation treatments. Crazy it was that long ago…. During subsequent years I drifted between being certain the cancerContinue reading “Hip Hip Hooray…sort of”

where in the world is Carmen Sandiego

Some of you are old enough to remember this catchy little tune which was the theme song of the cartoon. I especially remember Chase loving this show… It was an awesome little show that was very educational….. in that the geographical facts were presented clearly. I don’t think MTG watched since she recently called AfricaContinue reading “where in the world is Carmen Sandiego”

hangry

When I was a little girl my mother took me to the doctor. Our family doctor was CW Cooper. Ya’ll remember him right? Do you remember leaving and him saying “2 dollars please”…. then “4 dollars please”….. Lord have mercy. There’s a blog all by itself, right? Anyway, during one of my many episodes ofContinue reading “hangry”