Today we are watching news reports from the National Hurricane Center as Florence ravages the coast of the Carolinas. Some people who live in areas with mandatory evacuation orders decide to stay. I don’t think I could do that but leaving home must be terribly difficult. Last year on a cool, windy September day awaiting Hurricane Irma’s impact, I cherished a few pre-rain moments on my deck. Like so many, my husband and I watched weather predictions and prayed for those in the storm’s angry path. A cousin who evacuated from a coastal city stopped for lunch as she traveled…
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Morning Prayer
“Sweet dreams. See you in the morning,” my mother said to my daughter and me. “Good night, Mema,” my daughter replied. “Good night, my darling,” was the answer. “Sleep well. I love you two,” I added. My mom then called from her bedroom to ours, “Do you want French toast in the morning?” “Of course,” I replied, “Yours is the best.” And it was. Her powdered sugar-coated French toast was a treat served with crispy bacon, fruit, and coffee. Sometimes when my daughter was home from college, we’d hug my husband good-bye and travel one county north to spend the…
The Gift of US Citizenship
Celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day– Help Others Obtain Citizenship Usually my post at the beginning of the month centers on meaningful gifts. This month I’m writing about the gift of prayer and gratitude we can offer for our country as we celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on September 17th. Should we let the day pass by unnoticed or should we celebrate these gifts? I say CELEBRATE! Here are some suggestions: Take time to thank God for citizenship in a less than perfect but wonderful country. We all realize our nation has problems to solve. However, let’s focus…
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.…
Back-to-School Teacher Support
From the moment our son played on the playground and noticed the bright yellow doors, he was ready to start school. Chocolate brown eyes danced with excitement as he entered Mrs. Tippett’s kindergarten class. Memories of a second-grade homework assignment make me smile. Not understanding that his teacher meant essay, he wrote a summary of his summer activities and titled the paper “My S. A.” (I didn’t say a word knowing it would give his teacher a smile.) Our daughter, never one for the ordinary, chose either sparkly silver pencils or those with a Strawberry Shortcake motif for her school…