Along about 1972, we lived close to Tolbert School in Resaca. Jimmy and Jeff Burns were in school but the other 3 were not , they stayed at home with me. Sandra Franks, Marvin's cousin, would visit quite often. She wasn't married and loved the kids. She came by our house as she didn't work and I think she was lonesome. She brought me some material and I made us some dresses to wear to church. She taught me more advanced crocheting and we made an afghan.
Now Marvin Burns had a cousin named Harlan Patton. Harlan bought a double wide trailer on the Cline Road. If anyone knows about trailers, you have probably guessed that a trailer floor will not hold much weight. Recently, he had lost his mother-in-law and inherited an old piano. This was the ugliest piano that I had ever seen. Someone had painted it "blue." Harlan was trying to sell the piano for $25.00 because he couldn't put it in his trailer and but needless to say, I didn't have any money. Now I wanted that piano and I wanted it bad. I tried everything to get that piano So here is what transpired. I traded him a can of pickled green tomatoes for the piano. Crazy huh..... Ruby's garden was gone except for a few tomatoes. It was nearly frost, so we gathered all the green tomatoes along with some hot peppers and preserved them. I had never eaten a green tomato from a jar until I tasted Ruby's. We had alot of the preserves in 1/2 gallon jars. Ruby did not waste anything. So because of the big families, canning was done in quarts and 1/2 gallons. No pints used except for jams and jellies.
Well anyway, Harlan wanted some green tomatoes so we traded plus I would have to sing for him when I could play again. I think I got the better end of the deal. I had taken piano lessons in my youth but I had forgotten just about everything. Sandra Franks brought me an old hymnal from her home. I found middle "c" and I knew that an old song called "There is a Fountain" was in the key of "c" with no sharps or flats. My aunt Lillian taught me the song when I was about 8 years old. F A C E are the names of the space notes for the treble and E G B D F are the line notes. Hey, I was getting the hang of it again. Now to learn the bass cleft. Sandra taught me about playing cords with the left hand. Hey, playing cords was alot easier than playing all the notes with your left hand. Now to get the timing right. 3/4 time and 6/8 time were the easiest. ONE two three, ONE two three- I could do this, but the song I was learning was in 4/4 time. one two three four- one two three four. Just had to keep practicing and practicing and practicing. Yip-eee I learned a song. I practiced it until I could play it from memory. Then on Sunday morning at church, Sandra's sister, Phyllis asked me to sing the song. So I sat down on the piano bench and froze. I couldn't remember a note much less sing. Finally, Phyllis said she would play for me. Then she told me not to look at the crowd but up at the ceiling. I held the book and looked at the ceiling and sang to God. How much simpler it became when I sang to the one the song was written for and all His majesty. He gave me strength and I never faltered again.
Sandra is no longer with us but I know she is singing to our Lord and Savior that she loved enough to share with me. I miss her.
What happened to the blue piano? That I could not tell-a short time later, we moved up close to my children's grandmother(Ruby) and into a trailer. The trailer floor would not hold the piano so we had to sell it. After that, I went to work and did not have much time to play.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Sunday, April 21, 2013
Lost Honey
When Jeff was a baby, in 1966, Marvin and I lived across the road from the "Dean's Trading Post" on 41 Highway. Esco Dean, Marvin's step dad, had rented an old house to store his furniture that he bought at auction sales. This was the old home place called the Tom B. David house. It was a five room house with a bath. Marvin and I used the living room, bedroom and kitchen and the other two rooms contained furniture. The thing that I loved most about the house was the big front porch. Just off the living room was a smaller area that used to be a pantry. I used this for the baby bed since it had access from the bedroom. The kitchen did not have built in cabinets so we had one of the older cabinets that contained a flour container with a sifter on the bottom of the box. I don't remember what they called it but there was a roll door in the middle with 2 doors above. It had 2 doors on the bottom where we stored pots and pans. There was no double sink here just a single one. I learned very quickly that dishpans come in handy.
It was getting further into Spring and every night when we went to bed, we heard a buzz saw. Buzzz-Buzzz- This noise kept us awake for many weeks. We could not figure out where it was coming from so I asked the next door neighbor, Ann Hall, if she could hear it. Her bedroom was on the other end of the house so it didn't bother her or her girls. Ruby couldn't hear it either as it was too far away. No one could hear it but us. I finally walked around the yard one day and I heard something coming from inside the house. As I looked closer, their was a small hole in the side of the house just beneath a window sash. I noticed a few bees crawling around and then a couple disappeared. Now I am deathly afraid of bees of any kind. I didn't know if they were wasps or hornets or whatever. All I knew was that they had stingers. So I went back in the house and stayed away from that area. When Ruby came in from work, I told her about the bees in the side of the house. She called her brother, Claude, to come down and check it out. He told us that they were honey bees and he would come by on Saturday and salvage the honey. I had never seen this happen. I was raised in the city. I knew that people kept boxes for hives of bees, I just never expected any hives to be in a house.
On Saturday, Claude drove to our house and got out with some things that looked like some kind of costume. The hat had net hanging down to his shoulders and he wore gloves as well as an extra thick shirt. He had something similar to a lantern that he lit and all of a sudden, smoke came out the end if it. He sprayed smoke all up and down the side of the house. Then he took a crow bar and removed a board from under the window. I never saw so many bees flying around. I high tailed it away from that area and made a bee line for the house. I decided that looking through the window was close enough for me. By the time I got in the house, he had removed the comb with a shovel. It was covered with honey. He hurried and filled up about 3 five-gallon buckets with the comb and honey. He then brought it in the house to be put in jars. I don't remember how much honey we put in pint fruit jars, but we had honey for the next two winters. It had the taste of rose blossoms. Ruby told me later that it was because of the rose bushes in the yard. This city girl learned a valuable lesson that Spring. You don't always go to the store for food.
I still don't know how Claude removed those bees to his house but by the next summer, he was still harvesting honey for all the family. H built some boxes for the bees and I think he finally had 5 boxes as the swarm kept growing. I still try to get honey that comes from Gordon County. I just don't think I have found any that tastes as good as that honey from the old Tom B. David house.
It was getting further into Spring and every night when we went to bed, we heard a buzz saw. Buzzz-Buzzz- This noise kept us awake for many weeks. We could not figure out where it was coming from so I asked the next door neighbor, Ann Hall, if she could hear it. Her bedroom was on the other end of the house so it didn't bother her or her girls. Ruby couldn't hear it either as it was too far away. No one could hear it but us. I finally walked around the yard one day and I heard something coming from inside the house. As I looked closer, their was a small hole in the side of the house just beneath a window sash. I noticed a few bees crawling around and then a couple disappeared. Now I am deathly afraid of bees of any kind. I didn't know if they were wasps or hornets or whatever. All I knew was that they had stingers. So I went back in the house and stayed away from that area. When Ruby came in from work, I told her about the bees in the side of the house. She called her brother, Claude, to come down and check it out. He told us that they were honey bees and he would come by on Saturday and salvage the honey. I had never seen this happen. I was raised in the city. I knew that people kept boxes for hives of bees, I just never expected any hives to be in a house.
On Saturday, Claude drove to our house and got out with some things that looked like some kind of costume. The hat had net hanging down to his shoulders and he wore gloves as well as an extra thick shirt. He had something similar to a lantern that he lit and all of a sudden, smoke came out the end if it. He sprayed smoke all up and down the side of the house. Then he took a crow bar and removed a board from under the window. I never saw so many bees flying around. I high tailed it away from that area and made a bee line for the house. I decided that looking through the window was close enough for me. By the time I got in the house, he had removed the comb with a shovel. It was covered with honey. He hurried and filled up about 3 five-gallon buckets with the comb and honey. He then brought it in the house to be put in jars. I don't remember how much honey we put in pint fruit jars, but we had honey for the next two winters. It had the taste of rose blossoms. Ruby told me later that it was because of the rose bushes in the yard. This city girl learned a valuable lesson that Spring. You don't always go to the store for food.
I still don't know how Claude removed those bees to his house but by the next summer, he was still harvesting honey for all the family. H built some boxes for the bees and I think he finally had 5 boxes as the swarm kept growing. I still try to get honey that comes from Gordon County. I just don't think I have found any that tastes as good as that honey from the old Tom B. David house.
Monday, March 25, 2013
Mystery of Judge Josiah Beall's wife
I have been searching for the wife of Josiah Beall (1715-1768) to no avail. With so many people with the same name, it is hard to match everyone up. Their is a Josiah Beall (1725-1808)
(of John, of James, of Alex 1625). who married Millicent Bradley (daughter of Robert Bradley) but it is not through my line.These two Josiah's were born 10 years apart. Judge Josiah Beall had a brother named Col. Samuel Beall and his daughter (Amelia Beall) married Thaddeus.
Thaddeus Beall 1741 - 1808 was son of Josiah (of John, of Alexander 1644)Beall.
According to the will of Judge Josiah Beall, Thaddeus Beall was the said administrator. An inventory and appraisal of the "Goods and Chattel's" of Josiah Beall was made on December 1, 1768 and recorded in Sept. 1769. This inventory details hundreds of items of personal property along with a list of seven slaves. These items were left to the seven children of Josiah.
None of the documents give any clue to the identity of Josiah's wife with the possible exception of the monogram "IMB." appearing on 1/2 dozen old teaspoons. "Engraving authorities identify the "I" as an early day capitol "J". This could have been for Josiah Magruder Beall or it could have been her initials after marriage. Either way, in those days, the women had things like silverware,dishes, and stemware monogramed along with sheets, pillowcases and napkins. Why it was done this way, I don't know.
In all my searching, I have not found any documents stating who was the mother of Thaddeus. There is one clue in that he (Thaddeus) named a daughter Maezah. Most of the children were named for previous family members. First daughter after father's grandmother, second daughter after mother's grandmother, third daughter after father's mother and so on down the line. The third daughter is Maezah Beall who married Thomas Dent. This name has not shown up in the family before this time. Each generation after has a daughter named Maezah/Mazie/Maxa. I would like some opinion's on this theory. How can I found out for sure- what is the name of the wife of Judge Josiah Beall?
(of John, of James, of Alex 1625). who married Millicent Bradley (daughter of Robert Bradley) but it is not through my line.These two Josiah's were born 10 years apart. Judge Josiah Beall had a brother named Col. Samuel Beall and his daughter (Amelia Beall) married Thaddeus.
Thaddeus Beall 1741 - 1808 was son of Josiah (of John, of Alexander 1644)Beall.
According to the will of Judge Josiah Beall, Thaddeus Beall was the said administrator. An inventory and appraisal of the "Goods and Chattel's" of Josiah Beall was made on December 1, 1768 and recorded in Sept. 1769. This inventory details hundreds of items of personal property along with a list of seven slaves. These items were left to the seven children of Josiah.
None of the documents give any clue to the identity of Josiah's wife with the possible exception of the monogram "IMB." appearing on 1/2 dozen old teaspoons. "Engraving authorities identify the "I" as an early day capitol "J". This could have been for Josiah Magruder Beall or it could have been her initials after marriage. Either way, in those days, the women had things like silverware,dishes, and stemware monogramed along with sheets, pillowcases and napkins. Why it was done this way, I don't know.
In all my searching, I have not found any documents stating who was the mother of Thaddeus. There is one clue in that he (Thaddeus) named a daughter Maezah. Most of the children were named for previous family members. First daughter after father's grandmother, second daughter after mother's grandmother, third daughter after father's mother and so on down the line. The third daughter is Maezah Beall who married Thomas Dent. This name has not shown up in the family before this time. Each generation after has a daughter named Maezah/Mazie/Maxa. I would like some opinion's on this theory. How can I found out for sure- what is the name of the wife of Judge Josiah Beall?
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
SANCTITY OF LIFE STORY
I read a story on facebook today by my niece about her children. I hope she doesn't mind that I copy it to my blog for I want alot of people to read it. So many people get in a situation and make the wrong decision about their lives. Young girls need to realize that children are a gift from GOD and not to be destroyed. They have a purpose in this world. GOD doesn't make mistakes and each and every one who survives birth will go on to be a blessing to the Lord.
I wish there was some way to let the young people know how to head in the right direction. I know that going to church helps but all parents don't go to church and don't care if the children go. We can't teach them in school anymore about GOD. When I was growing up, we had a pledge of alligence to the flag and then a morning devotional. Then we had a prayer. Why can't people understand that we need GOD in our lives. If we go back to the constitution, and learn about the people who wrote it, then we see that religion was worshiping GOD. Our country was based on God, and not religion. We came to this country to worship God. God was in the old countries and each one worshiped a different way. We were almost ordered how to worship GOD and this country is getting back to that same concept of telling us who we can worship or who is not allowed. I don't understand how people can misconstrue that religion is not God. Sometimes I think that the constitution should have been worded a little different. GOD should be in it. Unfortunately, there was only a reference to GOD by using the word, "religion". Where would this county be if GOD hadn't shown the people how to establish it. Lets get back to GOD.
The following is the story by Kimberley Dudley Harrison,(my niece). I am so glad of her choices in life and I hope other girls follow her examples.
"In January 2000 I was a 17 year-old senior, just beginning my final semester of high school. I was shocked and saddened to learn that I was pregnant. Pregnant? Me? I had already been accepted to the University of West Georgia the month before, and was in the process of filling out the paper work to begin classes that Fall. Everything had changed. All of my well-laid plans were gone. As me, Joe, and my family dealt with this unexpected hurdle, we began to sort out all of the "what next" questions? Though I knew 100% what I had to do, and WANTED to do, I was not at all surprised when, at my first doctor's appointment, I was asked the question: "Do you want to continue the pregnancy?" Of course I did, but I wasn't at all surprised at the question. I was 17 and unmarried. I knew I had to own up to my responsibilities, but even at such a young age I couldn't help but think about how many girls before me and how many after me would have said no thanks. With a swift decision, my college dreams could continue, life could "go on" , and my well-laid plans could still play out. The "blob", or "mass of tissue", as so many believe, could disappear, just like that! BUT, HIS mercy is unfailing! It SURE wasn't easy, but with love and support from our friends and family, Joe and I had our baby boy nine months later. My handsome Joseph Alexander. Countless people sacrificed as Joe worked and I went to school to earn my degree. Our path took a detour, but ALL things work together for the good of those who Love Him.
Fast forward 4 years and 3 months...
So, yes, I will tell you LOUDLY and without hesitation that I am 100% pro-life! My life hasn't been easy, and it hasn't been all that I imagined it to be. It has been more. My children were NEVER blobs or tissue, they are FEARFULLY and WONDERFULLY made! They have a story to tell. There is a plan for their lives. I am humbled to be their mom. I certainly don't deserve them, but I so thankful that God's ways are better than mine, even when he takes me on a detour!
Psalm 139:13-16
13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed body;
all the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
I wish there was some way to let the young people know how to head in the right direction. I know that going to church helps but all parents don't go to church and don't care if the children go. We can't teach them in school anymore about GOD. When I was growing up, we had a pledge of alligence to the flag and then a morning devotional. Then we had a prayer. Why can't people understand that we need GOD in our lives. If we go back to the constitution, and learn about the people who wrote it, then we see that religion was worshiping GOD. Our country was based on God, and not religion. We came to this country to worship God. God was in the old countries and each one worshiped a different way. We were almost ordered how to worship GOD and this country is getting back to that same concept of telling us who we can worship or who is not allowed. I don't understand how people can misconstrue that religion is not God. Sometimes I think that the constitution should have been worded a little different. GOD should be in it. Unfortunately, there was only a reference to GOD by using the word, "religion". Where would this county be if GOD hadn't shown the people how to establish it. Lets get back to GOD.
The following is the story by Kimberley Dudley Harrison,(my niece). I am so glad of her choices in life and I hope other girls follow her examples.
"In January 2000 I was a 17 year-old senior, just beginning my final semester of high school. I was shocked and saddened to learn that I was pregnant. Pregnant? Me? I had already been accepted to the University of West Georgia the month before, and was in the process of filling out the paper work to begin classes that Fall. Everything had changed. All of my well-laid plans were gone. As me, Joe, and my family dealt with this unexpected hurdle, we began to sort out all of the "what next" questions? Though I knew 100% what I had to do, and WANTED to do, I was not at all surprised when, at my first doctor's appointment, I was asked the question: "Do you want to continue the pregnancy?" Of course I did, but I wasn't at all surprised at the question. I was 17 and unmarried. I knew I had to own up to my responsibilities, but even at such a young age I couldn't help but think about how many girls before me and how many after me would have said no thanks. With a swift decision, my college dreams could continue, life could "go on" , and my well-laid plans could still play out. The "blob", or "mass of tissue", as so many believe, could disappear, just like that! BUT, HIS mercy is unfailing! It SURE wasn't easy, but with love and support from our friends and family, Joe and I had our baby boy nine months later. My handsome Joseph Alexander. Countless people sacrificed as Joe worked and I went to school to earn my degree. Our path took a detour, but ALL things work together for the good of those who Love Him.
Fast forward 4 years and 3 months...
So, yes, I will tell you LOUDLY and without hesitation that I am 100% pro-life! My life hasn't been easy, and it hasn't been all that I imagined it to be. It has been more. My children were NEVER blobs or tissue, they are FEARFULLY and WONDERFULLY made! They have a story to tell. There is a plan for their lives. I am humbled to be their mom. I certainly don't deserve them, but I so thankful that God's ways are better than mine, even when he takes me on a detour!
Psalm 139:13-16
13 For you created my inmost being;
you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.
15 My frame was not hidden from you
when I was made in the secret place,
when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
16 Your eyes saw my unformed body;
all the days ordained for me were written in your book
before one of them came to be.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
ADVICE TO A YOUNG LADY
"ADVICE TO A YOUNG LADY"
More than sixty years ago, one of the young ladies of our city paid a visit to relatives in Franklin, Ga. Upon returning home, she left at the home of the late Col. John B. Beall, her shaw, a little sacque, and a peleasse. In sending the packages containing these articles to her, Col. Beall added a letter. This was recently found and the philosophy of it, as well as its quaints as, is such as to make it of lateral to others. The recipient of the letter has kept it since before her marriage sixty-two years ago, and now presents it for publication. It is as follows:
Franklin, Ga, Aug. 22, 1872.
Dear Rhoda:
Enclosed find a sack to cover your stays, A shawl for your back, and a fine peleasse.
I'm so stupid today, that is looking around, For somewhat to say, only this I have found,
And your pardon I ask: Will you give it to me? For the self-given task, and the bold simile!
Last year will be a stay, that shall fasten and bind Any impulse of temper disposing your mind
To words, bitter words, to conseration sad strife Which mar all the beauty, the glory of life.
A loved one constrained by the ties of the world The ceaseless turmoil and versital whirl.
Some unkind expression may chance to let fall Some seeming reproof, that stir up your gall
And the impulse will start--let the stay bind it down Not a word of retore! not even a frown.
But to bring him to sorrow in sackcloth and ashes Let a crystal-like tear deck your dark silken lashes
Let the sack be the smile that shall ever impart A veil for the wound that may probe to the heart
And the effort of will that it hides shall control The bitter resentment that springs in the soul
Until anger, forgetting expressions shall prove That the magic of smiles may convert it to Love.
And the grateful flow of the la polonalse Let it figure the graves, the charm I will say
Of the milad, of the heart, the charm that shall ever via The eye of affection and keep from sin.
A mantle of charity to hide in the breast The faults that are seen in the wall of the best
A cloak of discroties, to hide from mankind, From the sharp ear of Rumor, the blade like the wind
Of the desert, those things that are marred to home And the breast of affection, wherever we roam.
And the shawl, it is love that warms the whole life and skate out the world, with contention and strife;
Shouts out the cold winds of fear and distrust, Of suspicion whose breath will cover like a rust;
Keeps the oval warm with a spirit-like fire While it builds open hope, rising higher and higher,
Till faith gives it wings, and upward it flies, Cuts loose from its armor and rests in the skies.
Dear cousin, farewell, when my head is laid low And my time shall have come to depart
May you feel that the humor larglous my pea It is warmed by a loving heart.
Your affectionate,
John Bramblett Beall
To Miss Rhoda Frances Merrell, later Mrs. William Beall
Friday, September 21, 2012
THE FIVE MINUTE RULE WITH GOD
I received this GOD CHART in an e-mail the other day and since it only had the chapter and verse from the Bible, I decided to add the verses to it so I wouldn't have to look them up when I was reading. Some of the reference verses made sence to me and some of them didn't, but it still is a great read and it lets people know how much God loves them and takes care of them. He watches over us daily and sometimes we take him for granted. He blesses us so much that we should thank him everyday. Just look around and see all the things that he had given us. No one could ever thank him enough in our life time for all he has done. People write songs about him and glorify him but it still isn't enough. Please take time today for just 5 minuets to thank God for your life. Just 5 minutes isn't a very long time and yet if you make it a habit to spend 5 minutes with God everyday, you will see a difference. All he asked of us is 10 % and that includes your time. In 24 hours, we should give him 2 hours and 40 minutes a day, so we all fall short. Most people just visit church on Sunday and a few on Wednesday night so just try 5 minutes a day for a change. When you first wake up in the morning, take a minute to thank God for waking up today. At each meal, thank him and a minute at bedtime to thank him for the day. You will see that you really have time for God and all his blessings will begin to pour in and fill you with his love. He took time to make you and mold you in his image and I don't think 5 minutes is much time to give back. Then you will find that you have a little more time each day for GOD.
YOU SAY---GOD SAYS
You say: "It's impossible", God says: 'All things are possible'.
Luke 18:27- and He said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with GOD.
You say "I'm too tired", God says: 'I will give you rest'.
Matthew 11:28-30- Come unto to me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in eart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
You say "Nobody really loves me", God says 'I love you'.
John 3:16, John 3:34- For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.
You say: "I can't go on", God says 'My grace is sufficient'.
II Corinthians 12:7,9 & Psalm 91:15- But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.
You say: "I can't figure things out". God says 'I will direct your steps'.
Proverbs 3:5,6-Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
You say: "I can't do it", God says 'You can do all things'.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
You say: "I'm not able" God says 'I am able'.
II Corinthians 9:8- And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.
You say "It's not worth it", God says 'It will be worth it'.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
You say: "I can't forgive mself" God says 'I forgive you'.
I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1-If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
You say: "I can't manage", God says 'I will supply all your needs'.
Philippians 4:19- But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
You say: "I'm afraid", God says 'I have not given you a spirit of fear'.
II Timothy 1:7-Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated" God says 'Cast all your cares on ME'.
I Peter 5:7-Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
You say: "I'm not smart enough", God says 'I give you wisdom'.
I Corinthians 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.
You say: "I fell all alone" God says 'I will never leave you or forsake you'.
Hebrews 13:5-Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I WILL NEVER LEAVE THEE, NOR FORSAKE THEE.
God determines who walks into your life.....it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go.
Father, God, bless all my friends in whatever it is that you know they may need this day. And may their lives be full of your peace, prosperity and power as they seek to have a closer relationship with you. Amen.
Please take five minutes today for GOD and he will pour out a blessing that you can't contain.
YOU SAY---GOD SAYS
You say: "It's impossible", God says: 'All things are possible'.
Luke 18:27- and He said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with GOD.
You say "I'm too tired", God says: 'I will give you rest'.
Matthew 11:28-30- Come unto to me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in eart, and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
You say "Nobody really loves me", God says 'I love you'.
John 3:16, John 3:34- For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.
You say: "I can't go on", God says 'My grace is sufficient'.
II Corinthians 12:7,9 & Psalm 91:15- But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.
You say: "I can't figure things out". God says 'I will direct your steps'.
Proverbs 3:5,6-Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
You say: "I can't do it", God says 'You can do all things'.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
You say: "I'm not able" God says 'I am able'.
II Corinthians 9:8- And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.
You say "It's not worth it", God says 'It will be worth it'.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
You say: "I can't forgive mself" God says 'I forgive you'.
I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1-If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.
You say: "I can't manage", God says 'I will supply all your needs'.
Philippians 4:19- But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
You say: "I'm afraid", God says 'I have not given you a spirit of fear'.
II Timothy 1:7-Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated" God says 'Cast all your cares on ME'.
I Peter 5:7-Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
You say: "I'm not smart enough", God says 'I give you wisdom'.
I Corinthians 1:30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption.
You say: "I fell all alone" God says 'I will never leave you or forsake you'.
Hebrews 13:5-Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I WILL NEVER LEAVE THEE, NOR FORSAKE THEE.
God determines who walks into your life.....it's up to you to decide who you let walk away, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go.
Father, God, bless all my friends in whatever it is that you know they may need this day. And may their lives be full of your peace, prosperity and power as they seek to have a closer relationship with you. Amen.
Please take five minutes today for GOD and he will pour out a blessing that you can't contain.
Monday, August 20, 2012
MEMORIAL FOR CONNIE CULBERSON
A precious friend crossed over the river, that she sang about so often, this passed weekend. Connie Culberson. A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and Christian person to just be around. Her husband sang a song titled "Sweet, Sweet Spirit" and that was Connie. Her sweet spirit could be felt just being around her. And her singing could lift you up to heaven. "I've never been this homesick before" or "The Anchor Holds" would send chills throught you and you knew that the Lord was in the house and was in her singing. She will be missed by her family and friends. The following are a couple of comments from her facebook page where everyone left messages for the family.
"My sweet friend Connie Culberson
You fought a good fight with this battle of Cancer, but God saw fit to call you home today, I am so thankful he brought us together as close sisters in Christ. When you woke up and told Fay and Me that you would tell Mama hey for us I knew it would only be a matter of minutes before you went home to be with OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, Now you have your perfect healing, with a beautiful smile you went home, I will see you again one day, but until that day I will miss your smile,and will always remember the love you had for me, this is not a good bye my sweet friend it is I will see you later."
"My love and prayers go out to all. What an awesome lady my Connie has been. She sang like an angel, soared like an eagle through storms of life and marched as a mighty warrior! She was one of my blessings. So thankful God sent her and her family my way. Rest in peace, sweet Connie! And may ministering angels be with all of us who were left behind."
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Survivors include her husband Jerry Thomas Culberson; her mother, Anna Kate Smith Justice; six sons, Kiley Smith, Jason Culberson, Jason Morris, Jeremy Culberson, Bryant Culberson, and Randy Randolph; two daughters, Jennifer Culberson and Katie Culberson; two sisters, Barbara Maxwell of Forney, AL. , and Christine Simpson of Gaylesville, AL. ; fourteen grandchildren and ten nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday August 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM from the Mt. Calvary Free Will Baptist Church with Jackie Culberson, Milford Williams, and David Blasengame officiating. Interment will follow in the Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery in Rome.
The family will receive friends Monday August 20, 2012 at Mt. Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Shannon from 5:00 until 8:00 PM.
"My sweet friend Connie Culberson
You fought a good fight with this battle of Cancer, but God saw fit to call you home today, I am so thankful he brought us together as close sisters in Christ. When you woke up and told Fay and Me that you would tell Mama hey for us I knew it would only be a matter of minutes before you went home to be with OUR HEAVENLY FATHER, Now you have your perfect healing, with a beautiful smile you went home, I will see you again one day, but until that day I will miss your smile,and will always remember the love you had for me, this is not a good bye my sweet friend it is I will see you later."
"My love and prayers go out to all. What an awesome lady my Connie has been. She sang like an angel, soared like an eagle through storms of life and marched as a mighty warrior! She was one of my blessings. So thankful God sent her and her family my way. Rest in peace, sweet Connie! And may ministering angels be with all of us who were left behind."
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Mrs. Connie Faye Smith Culberson, age 62 of Shannon, passed away Saturday morning at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 3, 1949.
Connie was a lifelong resident of Floyd County and a 1967 graduate of Coosa High School. In 1981 she became a graduate from the Walker Technical Institute where she obtained her Associates Degree in Accounting. She was employed by Riverside Chevrolet in the accounting department. Connie was of the Baptist faith and served on the WMU at Eastview Baptist Church, Unity Baptist Church, and Bible Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her father, Tip Minton Smith and a niece, Donna Maxwell of Forney, AL. Survivors include her husband Jerry Thomas Culberson; her mother, Anna Kate Smith Justice; six sons, Kiley Smith, Jason Culberson, Jason Morris, Jeremy Culberson, Bryant Culberson, and Randy Randolph; two daughters, Jennifer Culberson and Katie Culberson; two sisters, Barbara Maxwell of Forney, AL. , and Christine Simpson of Gaylesville, AL. ; fourteen grandchildren and ten nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday August 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM from the Mt. Calvary Free Will Baptist Church with Jackie Culberson, Milford Williams, and David Blasengame officiating. Interment will follow in the Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery in Rome.
The family will receive friends Monday August 20, 2012 at Mt. Calvary Free Will Baptist Church in Shannon from 5:00 until 8:00 PM.
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