Have you ever noticed how sometimes people who are in the most need are the happiest and most grateful? Sometimes it takes getting knocked down to truly see what our blessings are. I noticed that this week while reading my book to children at our local food pantry. People were truly thankful for the food they received. Even the little children were appreciative that someone would read them a story and give them a page to color. We often forget…..
I’m a wife, mother, grandmother, and retired teacher. I have a bachelor’s degree in home economics education from Auburn University, a master’s degree in human environmental sciences from the University of Alabama, and twenty-seven years of experience in education. Now, as a grandmother, I want to turn my interests toward teaching young people about the beautiful world they deserve to grow up in, and about God’s love for it and all of us. I’ve used my teaching experience to create…..
Hi Friends, Did you ever have an epiphany? Well, one night when I could NOT sleep, I started thinking about the book I had just written. How do I make it more useful and practical for people to use. (Of course I was thinking about how to sell more books too!) It finally dawned on me. Include lesson plans and activities!!! As a retired teacher I have written plenty. This is what I was supposed to do with the rest of my…..
11/5/15 Wouldn’t it be nice if all of God’s blessings came in beautifully wrapped packages with big pretty bows so we could know immediately that it was a good thing? I wish this were true. Unfortunately, some of God’s biggest blessings are only made known after a hardship of some kind. A diagnosis of cancer may lead to a new appreciation of life. A divorce may lead you to the true love of your life. An unplanned pregnancy may give…..