I left my laptop back at home when we left headed to Mountain View Arkansas on Tuesday morning. I am attempting to put together something meaningful using my phone about my personal experiences for those who are not in Louisiana living through HURRICANE IDA. She deserves to be in capital letters. I had not planned… Continue reading 09.06.21 HURRICANE IDA August 29, 2021
Today is the 16th anniversary of Katrina destroying the New Orleans Area in 2005. We are facing being hit very shortly by Hurricane Ida which will be close to a Category 5. I know we will lose electricity here so I am posting this even if it isn't as complete and without photos, as I… Continue reading 08.29.21 August 22 to August 28, 2021 Hurricane Ida, Dentist Aggravation, Donny Willoughby, Praising God in the Storm
So many thoughts and emotions have been in my heart these last few days as the first anniversary of my husband Roy's death comes near. So many that I don't know where to start but I want to get them out here in writing so I must start here. I'm sure they will start spilling… Continue reading 08.27.21 Roy’s Death on September 1, 2020 and my way forward
I was doing something nice, but I had to pay for it. It all started when I glanced out my house window. I saw a group of kids walking home from the pool, including my friend’s daughter. Their house is far. Trying to be loving, I ran outside and offered to drive them home. The… Continue reading 08.26.21 Your Bill Has Been Taken Care Of, written by Kelly Balarie
Before you go any further in your day today I want to ask for prayers for the Willoughby family. Â Rebecca's precious husband and Raylea, Kaylon, and Gracyn's daddy Donny Willoughby lost his struggle with COVID yesterday morning and went to live in Heaven eternally with his Lord and Savior. While, as a Christian, I… Continue reading 08.25.21 PLEASE PRAY FOR THE WILLOUGHBY FAMILY
In my weekly blog about my life, I always start off with what our Worship Service was about and sometimes share the video from the service. I am going to continue doing that but it will now be in a separate post each week. Like this one. My pastor's preaching is so strong, crystal clear,… Continue reading 08.22.21 THE HEALING POWER OF JESUS sermon at Trinity Baptist Church
Sunday I went to church in person. Sunday School online but Worship Service in person. I was surprised at how many people were there with Covid affecting so many in this area right now. I really enjoyed being there in person and it only took me 15 minutes to get there instead of the… Continue reading 08.22.21 August 15 to 21, 2021 – Church, mystery bag, Fabuloso neighbor Matt pressure washing, DMV, endocrinologist, cardiologist, upcoming tests, wall canvases hung, teeth fell out, Buddy’s tummy hurts, move moving in, more DMV with my sons and the little bitty one!
The wonderful young writer John Roedel writes Hey God, Hey John articles and a book titled Hey God, Hey John What Happens When God Writes Back. He wrote this piece about grief a few years ago. I just came across it today and it meant a lot to me so I am sharing it here… Continue reading 08.18.21 Hey God, Hey John, When will I ever get over grieving the death of someone that I love.
My friend Mittie Rohner shared this one on Facebook today. Thank you Mittie! This is good old Baptist humor at its finest. I laughed and laughed while enjoying this! Leaning on the Everlasting Arms takes on a whole new vibe as time goes on! Grab you a tall glass of ice tea, sit back and… Continue reading 08.14.21 Good old Baptist Humor! I loved this!!!
Rosalyn's story of her move from Amite, Louisiana to Hammond, Louisiana in August of 2021.
- BECAUSE HE LIVES, I CAN FACE TOMORROW - 