I saw the pink hat with the breast cancer symbol first. A young woman and her husband sat on the hotel patio where I sought a quiet place to read. After saying hello, I sat in an unoccupied section and opened my book. An older lady soon joined us and selected a chair. She asked the younger woman, “Are you a survivor? I noticed your cap.” “No, but my grandmother died of breast cancer and I wear this cap to honor her,” the younger woman answered. The newcomer said, “My mom died of breast cancer and I’m a two-time survivor…
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Three Ways to Bless Teachers as a New School Year Begins
Vacation time has ended and back-to-school sales fill newspapers and websites. Arms laden with newly-purchased supplies, teachers are scurrying to prepare for a new school year. As a retired teacher, I know well the level of energy educators require, especially in August and September. The work of preparation (lesson plans, family needs, bulletin boards, classroom design, data entry, meetings, committee work, and more) must take place BEFORE students arrive. Most teachers work long weekday hours and on weekends to ensure a smooth beginning and successful year. Prayer is the most powerful way to influence the lives of educators and students.…
Window Box Begonias & Mother’s Day Gifts for Older Moms
How proud I was to wear a red rose bud pinned to my Peter Pan-collared dress! When I was a little girl, the custom was to wear a corsage or a flower from the yard to church on Mother’s Day. Red or pink honored a living mom; white symbolized a mother no longer living. My mom always honored my grandmother, her mother-in-law, by either cooking dinner or going to the restaurant of Mamie’s choice. As a child, I delighted in giving gifts to both ladies on that day set aside to honor them. As my mom aged, it became more…