Prayers for the Southland

I lived through one tornado. It was the summer of 1977. I was working as a summer missionary with the Southern Baptist Convention. When I applied for the position they asked me for my first choice for service, and being a homesick Georgia girl, I put down Atlanta.  I got my 3rd choice — the Midwest. Gary. Portage. Michigan [...]

Ramblin Woman #4

Butterbean likes me — it’s the camera she’s leery of. What says Tennessee better than This? Crossville has a beautiful new library.  That’s Crab Orchard stone. Gary & Pam gave me a personal tour The craftsmanship is stunning There’s comfort in every nook And just off the Tennessee Reading room is a front porch replete [...]

Same wrapping, Different gifts

I know that many of you have been praying for Baby Adam, my nephew David’s son. Thank you for that. Adam & Oliver — yes, twins — were born in November to David and Rose. A few weeks ago, after a trip I made to meet the boys, we learned that Adam’s  liver was not functioning. [...]