Freedom

Freedom

I can't help but think ‘bout my Daddy ‘round tha 4^th of July cause he was so patriotic  He loved God, his family, his country, n’ his flag.  He proudly displayed his flag on a flag pole in his front yard.  He loved to watch it wave in tha breeze.  Daddy was a technical sergeant during WWII, ‘n knew first hand tha price that was paid for our flag to wave. 

What To Do When Life Comes In Waves

What To Do When Life Comes In Waves

Every time I'm at tha beach, I remember, when I was little, Daddy would take me 'n my sister out in tha ocean to ride tha waves. He held me in one arm 'n my sister in tha other. As long as Daddy was holdin me, I felt safe.

Cousin Horace Playin' Football

Cousin Horace Playin' Football

Cousin Horace played football in high school.  He could always be counted on ta’ catch tha’ ball, run tha’ ball, ‘n make touchdowns.  He led tha’ Frog Holler Jumpers ta’ a championship in 1971.

How Ta' Guard Your Heart

I remember one time when Merlene stole some money from a friend in her Sunday School class. Tha' girl laid two dollars on top of her Bible. When she came back ta' her seat, her money was gone. Now, Merlene knew better, 'n it didn't take long for her heart ta' get heavy. All week she felt guilty! She took tha' two dollars back tha' next Sunday. Have ya' ever done somethin' ya' knew was wrong?

Happy Father's Day!

I always felt safe with Daddy 'round. He could solve any problem 'n fix anythin’. I remember runnin’ out of tha’ house. I hit tha’ storm door hard. Glass shattered all over tha’ porch 'n part of tha’ door got broken. Daddy hugged me 'n said, "Don't worry. I'm glad you're ok. I'll fix tha’ door." He took duct tape 'n put one piece from top ta' bottom on one side, then he took another piece 'n did th’a same thing on tha’ other side.

MercyMe - Bring The Rain Video Blog Post

Hope ya'll are blessed as much as I was with this beautiful video by MercyMe - Bring The Rain

Thank ya'll for takin' time ta' read my blogs 'n watch tha' videos! God bless ya'lls hearts!

How Ta' Turn Your Darkness Inta' Light

How Ta' Turn Your Darkness Inta' Light

Have ya' ever been afraid of tha' dark? I remember, when I was little, after I said my prayers, Mamma would tuck me in 'n give me a kiss. Before she left my room, she turned out tha' light 'n closed tha' door. It was dark!

Encouragin' Quotes

Wanted ta' share with ya'll some upliftin' quotes. Hope they'll inspire, comfort, 'n encourage!

How Ta' Face Your Fears

                             How Ta' Face Your Fears

It was my Mamma that first taught me how ta’ face my fears.  Miss Winifred T. Crank was my 3^rd grade teacher.  She was tall ‘n had shoulders like a football player.  Her hair was short ‘n gray.  Her face looked like a square frying pan ‘n she wore a whistle ‘round
her neck.  She terrified me!