August 24 is here again! And that means time to honor my dear hubby as we celebrate his BIRTHDAY! No better way to celebrate him than to share the character of the man that existed in our early years of marriage (1982-'87). Who chooses a wife to feed when you are about to embark on … Continue reading Another Year, Another Birthday!
Author: Scarlettroad
Line Leader
Many years ago, can't believe how many, I worked at a Day Care. I witnessed the intense struggle for 3 and 4- year-olds to follow a line leader. Everyone wanted to “be” the line leader. Being the line leader was such an attractive position to own. Yet, only one person can hold that position. Each … Continue reading Line Leader
What About Me?
When I trusted in Jesus as my Savior and He redeemed me from the sin debt I owed, I was on cloud nine! “Yes Lord Yes” was the cry of my heart! I'll say yes, Lord, yes To your will and to your way I'll say yes, Lord, yes I will trust you and obey … Continue reading What About Me?
Two are Better Than One
Have you ever felt like posting a sign that read – Needed: a friend, but you were too scared because of the thought that no one would respond favorably? It takes a lot of courage to admit where you are on this journey. Certainly, there are seasons of life when you just feel you’ve been … Continue reading Two are Better Than One
Our Salvation is Nearer Now!
“When an English vicar was asked by a colleague what he expected after death, he replied, ‘Well, if it comes to that, I suppose I shall enter into eternal bliss, but I really wish you wouldn’t bring up such depressing subjects’” (Heaven, by Randy Alcorn). Death is something I sure NEVER wanted to talk about … Continue reading Our Salvation is Nearer Now!
Sharing the Memories
“. . . The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away. Blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:21b Today is a sad day . . . we said goodbye to a “BIG” part of the family. I cried as I pondered just how big. We have said goodbye to “the family … Continue reading Sharing the Memories
A Thousand Words
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, that's how I feel when I look at this photo of our family taken at the end of 2008. The Lord had brought us through so much at this point, He literally kept our family in tack, and still there would be more to come. Tragedies … Continue reading A Thousand Words
The Mansion View
Living in the last little house up the long drive had some pleasing perks! Acres and acres of pecan trees producing the best little meaty treat around just waiting to be gathered in sacks and cracked (by hand) and devoured. Not to mention, being invited to come down to the BIG house and fill our … Continue reading The Mansion View
Cookies with Santa
When we began the doctoral journey for Rodney in 2012, we left our nice townhouse and moved into a more economical apartment until we were ready to buy a home. During that period of time, we experienced many problems that needed an expert handyman. On one such occasion shortly before Christmas, we welcomed the nicest … Continue reading Cookies with Santa
I Could Never Be Hired as a Spy!
I have had the opportunity to witness firsthand the work that goes into a Doctor of Education Degree. My amazing husband has been teaching at Carolina College of Biblical Studies since 2010, and over half of that time he has been working tirelessly on his Ed.D. Degree. I can honestly say this man deserves that … Continue reading I Could Never Be Hired as a Spy!