I was born in Belize when the country was under the British rule and was formerly known as British Honduras. I lived in a very little town called Stan Creek. My family was a his, hers, and theirs family. There were eleven children and my mom was the sole disciplinarian of our family. My grandfather was a MethodistContinue reading “Meet Our New Bestie, Ms. Lillian”
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Who are you holding onto?
Rena Oynes: rkoynes@gmail.com All my life I have held on to Jesus’ hand, once in a while letting go, but this picking his hand back up again. This season I have particularly held on tight. He is/was the only one I could trust. My closest friends all pointed to Jesus, as the situations were tough. Continue reading “Who are you holding onto?”
Snow in Northern Virginia
Snow in March. I peeked out and caught my neighbor’s house all dressed in white beauty.
A Good Deed!
As I moved today through a long drive thru line at Chick-Fil-A and having just ordered large thinking the snow might block me in for days; I heard a young man say, “the lady before you paid your bill.” Whoa, humbling and I cried. I’ve heard of this but to emotionally feel the joy ofContinue reading “A Good Deed!”
By Rena Oynes: My friend, Dale loaned me this book and with the booming thunder, and flashing lighting, and pouring rain I opened it up. What a delightful book about quilting and friends. I’m about half way through and couldn’t help but to read the last chapter which I always enjoy doing. I thoughtContinue reading
What’s on your mind today?
My, son Christopher recently sent me this article by David Burns: By David B. Burns “Isidor I. Rabi, the 1944 Nobel Prize winner in physics was once asked, ”Why did you become a scientist, rather than a doctor or lawyer, like the other kids in your neighborhood?” ”My mother made me a scientist. Every otherContinue reading “What’s on your mind today?”
Lilies
My vase of lilies from my son for Valentine’s Day became the flower of the day for our Sunday Worship Services today. Two of our lily contributors, MG and Debi have added to the beauty of our lilies. Continue to enjoy your reading and writing here at the Lily daily.
Lent!
(a Valentine gift from my son 2013) “Sarah Parsons (Bio) recently completed a master’s degree at the University of Tennessee College of Social Work and intends to become a psychotherapist. She holds a BA in Religious Studies from Yale University and a master of divinity degree from Vanderbilt Divinity School.” Impressive, don’t you think? IContinue reading “Lent!”
Love Day to ALL!
Happy Valentine to:_______Send your greeting……
What did you want to be when you grew up? Or when you grow up?
I wanted each child to have enough bread to eat, beautiful dress and bonnet to wear. And, yes, a perfect match of purse and shoes. The color and match suited for each child and not what another thought might be right for them. I would dress the little goats and lambs alike. (Literally the animal)Continue reading “What did you want to be when you grew up? Or when you grow up?”
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