Thinking of my dad today – Edward Lee Jones 11/14/43-5/19/10 One of my fond memories of him is laughing together as we stayed up late to watch Cheers (and usually munch on Little Debbies.) I’m planning to travel to Boston this summer, and will be thinking of him again when I visit the real CheersContinue reading “Cheers To My Dad”
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Whatcha doin’ in heaven today?
Are you sitting on the front steps of a house with many rooms? Singing Swaggart’s songs, all his melodies of old? Plucking on a guitar that’s never out of tune? Maybe you’re driving a classic car up and down heaven’s golden strip. One that never needs repairs since everything is always new. Do you drink iceContinue reading “Whatcha doin’ in heaven today?”
If I had known…
Missing my dad today, on what would have been his 70th birthday. I wrote the following not long after he went to heaven in 2010. I later included it in my book, Random Thoughts. If I had known it was our last meal together I would have let you pick what we ate If I had known it wasContinue reading “If I had known…”
Coffee Pot?
Having been married to a teacher for 14 years, I have seen my share of less-than-useful teacher gifts. They are sweet, well-meant, and sometimes very useful (like restaurant gift cards.) But…really, how many coffee mugs do two people need? (Especially when neither is a coffee drinker!) When my husband came home this week with hisContinue reading “Coffee Pot?”
A Man of Many Talents
This sketch, based on a photo of me at age 2, was drawn by my dad, Edward Lee Jones, 11/14/43-5/19/10. Remembering him today, and his many talents. In addition to displaying artistic ability, he could: keep a household appliance or family car running long after its natural life. be a real-life MacGyver and create whatever was neededContinue reading “A Man of Many Talents”
The Whole World
Some friends of mine recently travelled to Pittsburgh, PA. This was not a fun jaunt to visit the sites. They were bringing their seven-year-old son to see the best in the nation for the specialized surgery he needed. To fast forward a bit, God did amazing things to work out so many details, provide for hisContinue reading “The Whole World”
Hands of a Father
Remembering my dad on his birthday today. I wrote this over a decade ago as a gift for him. Hands of a Father The hands of a father, forever extended, reaching. Always ready to give comfort, always loving, always teaching. Continuously outstretched, for the child to take hold. Ready to help her grow, to helpContinue reading “Hands of a Father”
Legacy
Remembering my dad today. Edward Lee Jones, 11/14/43 – 5/19/10 You taught me to pray when I was sick. You taught me to always have an open door. You taught me that I am loveable. You taught me how to make do with what I have. You taught me how to hug. You taught me toContinue reading “Legacy”
A Mother’s Heart
A heart so good, full of patience, kind. A heart more loving, no child could find. This heart, warm and gentle, strong, yet ever humble, always loving the child, through each victory, every stumble. Never giving up, always faithful, never weak. A strong support of love, the child can always seek. ThroughContinue reading “A Mother’s Heart”
Catchphrases Caught
Swampeast Missoura. This is the description my dad often gave for where he grew up. For those of you who are not familiar with the lingo, that translates to southeast Missouri. More specifically, Charleston, MO. It was in this small town, current population 5,000, that my dad was raised. This phrase is just the first inContinue reading “Catchphrases Caught”
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