Rest in the Waiting
This year I am learning the importance of resting while waiting for some circumstances to change. As parents and grandparents we will have times in our lives when we don't understand what we are going through. It is in those difficult times when we need time to be...
Joy in Journaling
“Sam kept a diary—a daybook about his life. It was a cheap notebook that was always by his bed. Every night, before he turned in, he would write in the book. He wrote about things he had done, things he had seen, and thoughts he had had. Sometimes he drew a picture....
The Benefits of Reading Aloud to Children
Teachers, I hope that we always remember to allot times in our busy weeks to read aloud to our students, or to share meaningful stories with them, even personal testimonies. When I taught, my time reading aloud with my students was never wasted. Also, some of my most...
Welcome to Treasures of the Trade
In the summer of 2014, I retired from a 35 year career as an elementary school teacher. My first two years, I taught Prefirst and First grades. My last 33 years, I served as a Special Educator teaching students in several different grades. One of my greatest pleasures...
Spread the Joy with Song
As a child I loved to sing or say rhyming poems, especially with actions. When I was in kindergarten, I recall being one of the three little kittens acting out the nursery rhyme, “The Three Little Kittens”. I still remember many of the songs or rhymes I learned when I...
Here Is the Church
Part One When I was very young, I learned many songs and rhymes. It is amazing how I still recall their words although they were taught to me over sixty years ago. I often think back to my childhood and remember fun times. Many biblical truths and character values...
I Want To Be A Plenipotentiary
Parents and Grandparents, We have an important job. Each day we serve as ambassadors to our children. Whom do we represent? In 2017, I want to be a plenipotentiary for Jesus Christ, representing Him well in front of the lives of my children and grandchildren.
See My Son’s Glory
The sun is up. A new day is here. My Son stays up. There’s nothing to fear. Creation shows What others may see. Look closely, child, See My Son’s glory. Shining brightly Within and without. Hearts illumined. In Him, there’s no doubt. Angels announce So souls will be...
Fun with Words
I learned the meanings of two new words this week. The words are: plenipotentiary and cogitating. (For fun, see if you can find these words in other blog posts on my Website.) Since childhood, I've been interested in exploring the meanings of words. Yet, I remember...
Fall Fun in Tennessee
Fall season is a beautiful season in Tennessee. I feel so blessed to live in a state where I get to see the change of seasons. When the leaves of the deciduous trees change colors, the nature scenes in all parts of the state and nearby states are glorious! Fall, with...