My world was turned upside down when my parents divorced in 1971. My mother moved us from our home in San Antonio, Texas to my grandparents home in Nitro, West Virginia. Talk about culture shock! We didnt really know my grandparents that well, so this was a huge change. I was 7 years old at … Continue reading Through Tragedy and Triumph: A Mother’s Love
Experiences
Graciously Unworthy
A visit to the beach, looking out to sea. Water, water everywhere, no end the eye can see. Beneath the moving water, an ocean full of life. Just as the world around us, Many people, so much strife. Watching as the waves come in. the sun is going down. Footprints in the sand, too numerous … Continue reading Graciously Unworthy
Sisters
Born from the same parents, yet five years apart. Overflowing energy, both are very smart. Differences are night and day, as we watch them play. One Miss Independent, the other attention craved. The youngest is the daring one, she'll try most anything. The oldest seeking watchful eyes, learning everything. Similarities very few, happiness is one. … Continue reading Sisters
My Story of Salvation
At 28 years old, I accepted Christ as my personal Savior. I was a single mother of two young children, working two jobs, searching for something, but I didn't know what. The joy was overwhelming, but like many new Christian's, this is where I stopped. I quickly fell back into wordly ways, yet the Lord … Continue reading My Story of Salvation
The Faithful Couple
At church they come on Sunday, a smile upon their faces. The news received just weeks ago, With the Lord they've placed it. The strength and trust they both put forth, Great witnesses to all. Yet full of fear they both must be, behind that faithful wall. No one knows just what to say, pleasantries … Continue reading The Faithful Couple
Precious Souls
A visit to the nursing home and this is what I see. Many souls once full of life, to most a memory. Looking out the window, they watch the cars go by. As the world continues on, busy with their lives. Visitors less frequent, if they come at all. The residents continue on, wheeling down … Continue reading Precious Souls
Comfort In Him
As she wakes in the night Her heart pounding in her chest. She knows it was just a dream, yet she can't lay back to rest. The uneasiness she feels, has her wide awake. Checking on the house, the fear she cannot shake. She takes a look around, Lights on both in and out. Looking … Continue reading Comfort In Him
With Everything A Reason
Everyone who passes through, we meet them for a reason. So many people touch our lives, regardless of the season. A conversation in the store, eye contact on the street. Another patient at the doctor, or the movies buying sweets. Today it was a man in need, standing in the heat. My window down I … Continue reading With Everything A Reason
Finding God in the Little Things 