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Sandra P. Aldrich, author and popular speaker, loves the Lord, family and all things Appalachian. Isaiah 41:9-10More Stories from Sandra
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When You Don’t Want to Smile
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
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Trusting in Another’s Help
As a friend lamented her estranged son’s absence, I remembered a time when I had protected someone else’s child. I promised to pray for the same help for my friend’s son. Years ago I was in Jerusalem’s Old City, marveling at the … Continue reading
Posted in children, helping others, Jerusalem, prayer, rescue
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This Is Not the Life I Asked For
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
Thank you, Doris Schumacher
Has someone ever changed your life with just a few words? Years ago, that happened to me. In fact, a three-minute conversation gave me the vision to get an education. The summer before I entered seventh grade, I met Doris … Continue reading
Posted in children, confidence, education, encouragement, helping others, mentors, perseverance, self-esteem, self-talk
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A Good Lesson on a Grumpy Morning
Ever notice how the best lessons often come from unexpected sources? I learned that when I met a women who appeared to offer only an empty seat in her breakfast booth. That New York day, my mirror had revealed more … Continue reading
Posted in aging, appreciation, confidence, encouragement, helping others, self-talk, widows
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The Warmest Gift
As a veteran widow, I thought weepy moments during church services were behind me. But during the recent Christmas program, I wiped my eyes often. It was time to draw upon the lesson I learned years ago. The first Christmas … Continue reading
Posted in grief, helping others, single mothers, widows
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Ready If Needed
Do you ever wonder how much help you should offer those who go from crisis to crisis? After all, Galatians 6:2 says, “Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” Does that mean … Continue reading
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Just Spare Parts
What do you think about folks who decide to be major organ donors upon their death? I’m not asking about just cornea transplants or even specifying a major organ such as the heart. I’m talking about bequeathing the entire body–organs, … Continue reading
Posted in cornea transplant, helping others, organ donor
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Weathering the Storms
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
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