Category Archives: God’s presence

When You Don’t Want to Smile

Posted on June 16, 2016 by

            March 12, 1963–Cumberland River Flood, Harlan County, Kentucky  I left for the airport in plenty of time, but I wasn’t looking forward to this trip. After I had accepted the speaking assignment, the town … Continue reading →

Posted in God's presence, helping others, humor, prayer

Lazarus, Light Bulbs and Trust

Posted on March 27, 2015 by

Excerpt from Day 3 of Heart Hugs for Single Moms Do you ever wonder what is your part in each day and what is God’s? I have. Often. In fact, when I became a single mother years ago, that was a big … Continue reading →

Posted in confidence, courage, faith, God's presence, perseverance, prayer, single mothers, single parenting, single-parent families

This Is Not the Life I Asked For

Posted on January 21, 2015 by

I’m a transplanted Kentucky woman who was raised to take care of a husband and children, be a good cook and a gracious hostess. In addition to those accomplishments, I earned a master’s degree and taught at a Detroit suburb … Continue reading →

Posted in appreciation, encouragement, God's presence, grief, helping others, single mothers, single parenting, single-parent families, widows

Sweet Birthday Memories

Posted on October 5, 2014 by

What special memories do you associate with birthdays? Do you smile as you ponder a long-ago celebration? I like remembering my 34th birthday when my husband surprised me with a gathering of dear friends at our Michigan supper club. How … Continue reading →

Posted in appreciation, birthdays, children, counting blessings, families, God's presence, single mothers, single-parent families, widows

Weathering the Storms

Posted on October 26, 2012 by

The subtitle of my blog today should be “Thoughts from an Appalachian Woman” instead of “Encouragement.” Because as I write this, I’m watching the Weather Channel’s tracking of Hurricane Sandy and the anticipated journey up the East Coast. Government officials … Continue reading →

Posted in courage, God's presence, helping others, storms, tornado | 2 Comments