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Recently, we chatted a bit about the Amish way of life and covered some interesting questions some of you have had. Rita, from Lehman PA, also remarked how children are a gift from God and that it stands out to her that we can care for them while a loving home is not the story in all foster homes. Now, if you know me, you know that not only roses grow at our house, we are blessed with thorns too. I say blessed, because without them I know I’d become very self-centered, or perhaps I should say more self-centered. Rita, you asked how I manage without losing my temper. Guess what? I am human too. I get tested; there are times I find myself not dealing as patiently with our precious little ones as I aimed to. Time and again, I find myself going to the Lord and repenting, then going to my little ones, hugging them, and telling them that Mama is sorry for not being gentle. Gulp. That’s honestly been hard for me to do. But then a friend pointed out to me that by apologizing to my children, I’m having the opportunity of setting an example for them to say, “I’m sorry simply.” It has been so richly rewarding for me to watch the two-yearolds hugging each other and witnessing their sweet, “I’m sorry” and, “I forgive you.” Toddlers have such a way of making things look so easy to forgive and then happily move on.
Read moreSpliced in between our corona pandemic, we still suffer the other rigors of life in Oklahoma. Such as tornadoes. Gives us something else to think about so, for whatever reasons, my thoughts stray to April 9, 1947. The granddaddy of tornadoes paid an unwelcome visit to Woodward, Oklahoma. That night I will never forget. Ever.
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A parade was held on April 14 to show appreciation to Suzy Berry who has worked as a nurse in this community for many years. She recently celebrated 20 years with Mays Home Health Services and was honored with a parade and luncheon. People from the community lined up at the Wetumka Park in their vehicles and paraded by Mays Home Health to celebrate this milestone with her. Pictured are Mays Home Health employees and family, Meranda Roberts, Brandi Caldwell, Suzy’s grandson Valor Berry, Suzy’s son Adrian Berry, Suzy, Wade Snow and Tara Davis. Congratulations!
Read moreRosalind invited her family to meet her for lunch at her favorite coffee shop. It would be her treat because they were going to celebrate her granddaughter Hannah’s fifth birthday. Everyone, dressed up and smiling, arrived on time and settled into a large corner booth.
Read moreYou’re a thirty-fiveyear-old mother of three, living in the dreary town of Topeka, Kansas, many a mile from what was once home. Your husband is away, having found work back in your home state. Upon discharge from the navy, he, like the majority of former active duty military, had found himself in the midst of an impossibly tight job market, hence the need to seek work wherever it could be found—in this case, in the composing room at the Daily Oklahoman. Yes, you realize it’s been three years, now— oh, but not to worry, he still insists we’ll all be together soon. You and boys are gonna love Oklahoma City!
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