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She was only 99…

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Our Mamaw
Sadie Marie Morgan
November 13, 1910-February 26, 2010

photo taken 1/28/10

It’s been on our minds for the last few years. We’ve known it was inevitable. But facing it on Friday still stung. Our beloved Mamaw (Sadie Marie Morgan) passed from this earth and onto a glory that we can only imagine. She lived a long and happy life. Still for each of us….who loved her, we hurt.

We know that she is right where she’s been waiting so long to go. Heaven. As soon as I received the call…..I thought about that heavenly reunion. I couldn’t help but smile. Mamaw spent her whole life loving Christ and serving Him. She’s prayed and dreamed of seeing him face to face. When I think of her finally making her entrance…..I feel like rejoicing! I know that she certainly is.

Another thought came to my mind as I pictured her arrival……Papaw! I can just see him standing there with his hat on and his hand in his pocket full of mints. He was surely anxious to show her around….and as my husband added in to my prediction….he probably said something silly about “those dern enzymes”! That’s what kept her going another 19 years after he left this earth. 🙂

The legacy left behind by this tiny little giant of a lady is incredible. She has touched so many lives. Her influence on other’s for Christ is truly an inspiration. She really lived out “study to show thyself approved” and she shared her knowledge with so many. I’m reminded of a few theological differences with her and my hubby (who was attending seminary at the time) and I wonder…..if she caught up with Paul, Peter and other’s to find out if she was right or wrong. Honestly, I bet she doesn’t even care anymore.

She’s in glory! Where we all long to be someday.

I posted a message on my Facebook page about her death and the responses were so touching. She was loved by so many and she won’t be forgotten. Here’s just a few messages I received from my post. So very kind.

–i am so sorry to hear this she was such a great women . if there is anything ya’ll need let me know.

–Sorry to hear! She was a great lady and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.Praying for you all.

–Oh no. I loved her and it was an honor to know her. What an amazing lady!

–Mamaw displayed such a beautiful spirit. It was always comforting to be near her.

We fly out tomorrow for Florida (home sweet home) to be with our family. We’re looking forward to celebrating the life she lived…..and hugging our loved ones tight. We can’t wait to get there.  Being so far away….in times like these, stink!

Lord,
Thank you. We are blessed because Mamaw was in our life. Help us live outloud for you….just as she did everyday. Her legacy will live on.
Amen

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I’ve got something to say…

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

For over a month now….I’ve been preparing my heart to speak at a ladies retreat at my friend Betsy’s church. Well, in that time….satan has been chasing after me trying everything in his power to keep my mouth shut! He really should know…..that ain’t happening! I may be wounded and war-torn by tomorrow night…but I’m speaking! 🙂

The theme for the event is Galatians 5:22-23 (The Fruit of the Spirit). I’ve been asked to teach on Friday night and on Saturday. I never take this lightly! I truly want to honor God with every word that comes out of my mouth. This past week’s sickness junk is still lingering around and I’m in need of some serious prayer. All of my gunky infection stuff has moved to my chest and I feel like I’m never going feel normal again. It’s just annoying. I really need to feel and sound good again. No one wants to hear Barky McBarkus as their guest speaker!

The retreat is an overnighter…..and I want to be able to hang with the other ladies. You know I’m all about a party (especially a pj party!!). If you have a second…..shoot up a little word to THE ONE who knows just what I need. This is a great opportunity for God to work. I hear these gals haven’t done anything fun like this for themselves ever. So, since I’m the one bringing the message….I’d really love for it to ROCK!

Thanks bloggy friends. You’re all (all 5 of ya) a sweet encouragement to me.

Look out Zenas Baptist Ladies….Here I come! 🙂

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He knows best….

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

When I was pregnant with both my girls…I had no idea they were in fact girls. I had the privilege of knowing Gavin was a boy from the very get-go of my first pregnancy. He was a vision! One that could not be denied. The doctor said so anyway! 🙂

I was terribly bummed not knowing the sex of my babies. It was almost too much to deal with. I had no way of planning or being prepared (except to pick up a few girl things….just in case). I just don’t get it with you surprise people…..I’m way too nosey, I suppose. Maybe it’s part of my controlling personality (yea, that’s a whole nother post!). I wanted to know, ya’ll!

But God….he had another plan. He wanted to surprise me and that he did. When Ally was born, I nearly flipped when they said she was a girl. I mean, seriously. I was so sure she was a boy. Nope, not a boy! Then, they handed her to me and I looked at her…..and instantly fell in love. She was so beautiful! Her lips were so full and everything about her was perfect. I’ll never forget that feeling. God is good!

Same thing happened 19 months later. Same hospital, same doctor…..same sex! It’s a girl! Huh? Are you kidding? Nope, here’s your baby girl. Again, so perfect and so beautiful. How is it that God just knows? I don’t know….He’s God, for goodness sakes! And I’m glad that he is.

I’ve been thinking about my blessings tonight. I really do have so many. Everything is so not perfect right now in my life. But I’m still blessed! We have many financial worries, health concerns, job stresses and even relationship strains. But, I have such joy in my heart for so many things.

My girls are one of them (or should I say 2 of them?). I can’t even describe how much I love them. I get emotional when I think of how precious they are to me. Both of them so unique. Both of them so perfect (created in God’s image perfect). He chose me to be their mom! I’m forever grateful. What a blessing they’ve been in my life. What an exciting future ahead for them and me with them. I love what they bring into my world (sometimes, I want to make them go to bed and stay there). They aren’t afraid to love or live. I wish I could say…that I’ve helped them be the young women they are. But I know …..it was only through God that anything good has come. I’m human. With….flaws!

Just ask them! 🙂

I want my girls to know their value to me. I’ve tried to show them and love them like God would have me to. But I know that I fall short somedays. I make mistakes and flub up. Someday they’re going to be wives & moms themselves. I pray they are devoted and loving…..and happy. But more than any of those things…I pray they are His. Completely souled out to the God who gave them to me so long ago.

God,
I look at the children you gave me and I’m in awe. Your workmanship and creativity goes beyond what my mind can understand. I love everything about my children. Thank you for sharing them with me.
Amen

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Don’t be jealous

Monday, February 22nd, 2010

I do live the life! I mean, come on! It’s one great thing after the other. Hehe!
I like to think that anyway. I try to have that make lemonade out of lemons attitude. But this time….. God just handed me the tallest coolest glass of lemonade I’ve had in a long time!

Thank you, Lord!

I won tickets to an online conference over at The Preacher’s Wife blog! And I never have to leave home! So cool! Thank you dear Lisa. You are such an awesome chick! I can’t wait to listen along with some sweet teaching! Woohoo!

You can find all the details over at A Woman Inspired.

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What weekend?

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Don’t take this the wrong way or anything….you know, after having 4 1/2 days of NO SCHOOL last week. I’m whining about the fact that this weekend flew by! I really don’t even remember it starting up. Being sickly will do that to you, I suppose.

This weekend was a “working” one for hubby. The company landed a big project that could not be done during normal business hours. Plus, it required help. Sweetboy skipped out of Friday’s classes to roll into town and help dear ole dad out. There would be plenty of work…but not plenty of time. They’ve literally been bustin it all weekend. I’ve only caught a few glimpses of them the entire 3 days. 🙁

It’s good to be busy and it’s even better to have a job that pays. They’re down to the last few hours of work time. Problems have cropped up (they usually do in the world of computers) and it could mean an all-nighter. I hope not. Even though he’s worked all weekend, he still has to start again Monday morning. So it goes…

Lord
Thank you for this great project and what it means for the company. Please help them to accomplish all that needs to happen for it to be complete. Give him wisdom and energy to see it through.
Amen

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Once upon a …..

Saturday, February 20th, 2010

Time…there was a middle-aged man, who’s feet would get so cold that he would jump out of bed like an acrobat and do funny gyrating moves. But don’t laugh, cause he gets really mad! He might even grit his teeth and knarl his fists! No, don’t laugh. It’s best just to sit quietly…maybe even act like you’re asleep (deeeeeeep asleep). So, he won’t take his fit out on you. Even though there is nothing you can do really.

Except.

Let him stumble upon one of these little babies at Sam’s Club for $50. Yea, it was a bargain….it has DUAL CONTROLS, people! And it came home with us that very day.

First thing he did was put it on the bed and turn it on. Well, almost turned it on. One of the controls WOULD NOT work (guess which side of the bed?). His!

Then, we were snowed in for the week. So, he tried calling the manufacturer. All he could do was leave messages and he never heard back from them. Lame!

So, on Thursday night…..I had mercy and ran it back to Sam’s to exchange for a working one. But, there were no more to be found! They marked them down to $27 dollars and SOLD EVERY LAST ONE OF THEM!!!! 🙁

Did I mention….I’ve been in bed deathly ill the entire week? Well, I was still not feeling well and this trip was a bad idea.

Luckily, the rude uncaring nice helpful clerk at Sam’s looked up where there might be another of these little babies at another location. JACKPOT, 14 of them still at the Greenwood Sam’s an hour away. Aww man! I’ll never make it to Greenwood. I’m still trying to “not go towards the light”!

Guess where I went today? Greenwood to Sam’s! Yes, it was worth it. When I found it…..I looked up at the price and it was marked down to $24! I grabbed the color we needed and headed to the register running right into an older lady who stopped me to ask…..”Ooooh if you haven’t ever tried one of those, you’re going to LOVE IT!!”.

I laughed. Especially when she told me she paid $70 for hers at the beginning of the cold season. Yikes, I couldn’t hold back that they were now $24. And off she went to get another one.

The End!

Fingers crossed that this one works perfectly. It really is a nice heating blanket. Super soft…..just the way I like it. Warm feet and happy hearts….here we come!

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