Category: American Heritage
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Being An American
Maybe it’s true I have led a sheltered life in the loving arms of my Patriotic Christian Family. I was born here and taught the wonderful things that this Country has accomplished. The freedoms I have enjoyed growing up are unparalleled in any other Country. How does this happen then? Why do we have this…
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The Personal Books Relating to Grandpa Freddy
Of all the books I moved Friday morning there are 6 that are personally special. Almost all of them relate to his time in the Navy and the last one was so near and dear to his heart it will be the last one I mention. Finding these books made me feel like I won…
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Sunday Thoughts
Last week when I realized I couldn’t make it to Church because I was still sick I wanted to cry. So when I was able to walk through the doors this morning I was overwhelmed by the goodness of God’s blessings. So, today, warmed my heart in so many ways I didn’t think it was…
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Relating Yesterday’s Photo’s: The Books
Collecting books is awesome. Especially when the books came with a story or that people had me in mind when they saw a certain book. Somehow that’s pretty special knowing they had remembered my love for history and thought of me; it’s a special connection to the book. There are several books I had tried…
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Creating New Connections
There are Seasons of Life for various reasons depicted in Ecclesiastes. Who can know for sure why you are being led to something in the middle of it except that God is the one moving you! Sometimes trusting in God is the way ultimately. This move for our Family, looking back many years now, was…
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Hikes
Do you like to prepare for taking a hike or is something you do spontaneously? Somehow I inherited my Grandpa Leo’s flat feet. So I have had hiking experiences that have left me literally in pain. I remember the Easter weekend we spent at Turkey Run that was a difficult hike for me. Not only…
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McCormick’s Creek
The tornado did massive damage back on the evening of Friday April 4th. I can still remember that night. Mom and I had to go to the basement. The tornado seemed to head right towards the camping area of the park. It was decimated. The Nature Center now has a video journal of what damage…
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Defining An American Woman: Dr. Cutchin
One of the first women who came to mind was Professor Claudine Cutchin. She was my advisor and the head of the History Department when I was in College. She was a superwoman or at least she gave off that vibe. This woman left a legacy through her students. I am grateful for her personal…
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Loving Words… Feedback
Yesterday was a big day for me. Back when I was in college I day-dreamed of being able to have all of my Grandpa’s siblings together to talk about his service time. It was important to me and I did get to speak individually to some of them, but not necessarily the way I wanted…
Jewells of Thought 