Reminisce with us as we share the thoughtful insights and words of wisdom from the women who shaped our lives. Connect with us as we share our own personal insights.
Our great-grandmother, Grace, taught us the particulars of praying. She always opened with “Dear Heavenly Father” and closed with “In Jesus name, Amen.” One of her prayers was shared in a Gentled by the Word post from October 2, 2010. Click …
Our mother, Nelda, used to say: “If you see someone standing all alone on the side of the room, especially a new person, it is YOUR responsibility to walk over, introduce yourself, and make them feel welcome!”
Our mother, Nelda, used to say, “Don’t you even pass by someone you’ve even seen before, without at least smiling or saying hello!”
Our mother, Nelda, used to say: “As soon as your feet hit the floor in the morning, turn around and make up your bed!”
Our mother, Nelda, used to say: “Don’t put it down. Put it away!”
Our granny, Dee, used to say: “Always smile, Honey! Your sweet smiling face can make someone’s day!”
Jennifer thinks: “I remember being in college and coming home to visit my granny way out in the country, and thinking, ‘Isn’t she sweet, but she doesn’t really get how the real world works…’ Now, over 20 years later, I …
Jennifer thinks: “Sometimes we experience loss on the physical plane, so that we will seek to regain it on another.”
Our granny, Dee, used to say: “Just read your Bible, Honey.”
