Remembering My Father On Father’s Day~Saying Goodbye to Prince Charming~ Originally Posted December 2010

Posted by on Jun 19, 2011 in Family, Parents | 3 comments

My father was my Prince Charming and I adored him.  On November 10, 2010, my precious prince quietly left this earth to spend eternity with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And he was welcomed in the arms of my mother, the reigning Queen of his heart, who passed away 15 months ago. Daddy treated me like a princess.  He did things a prince would do for his princess. He bought me a horse when I was just 6 years old, built my brother and I the best puppet theater any child could ever want.  He loved us.  He...

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Power Prayer Girls ~Thankful Thursdays~ Dress Yourself Happy ~Week 4

Posted by on Mar 31, 2011 in Inspiration, Parents, Thankful Thursdays | 3 comments

On this Thankful Thursday, I am reminded of one of my mom and dad’s favorite CD’s. The Revival In Belfast. In 2002, there was a spectacular performance featuring that music at their church and they were hooked. In fact, mom loved it so much she called me and played it, while holding the receiver next to the stereo so I could hear it.  It was rather hilarious because I couldn’t even hear it. Finally, mom just bought a zillion copies and gave them to just about everyone she loved, including...

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Secret Garden, Sweet Hummingbird, Special Gifts

Posted by on Sep 24, 2009 in Inspiration | 2 comments

God gives us sweet gifts to get through hard times.  I know He has for others and now He has for me.  When my husband, John, told me of my mother’s death, it was very surreal.  Having lived all over the country, I sometimes wondered where I would be when I heard the news of my mother’s passing.  Would I be with her?  Would I be alone?  Would I be with friends and family?  I even wondered how I would take the news and who would tell me.  Mommy had been sick  for a long time, so I knew she was...

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