God’s gifts to us in the form of the ” beauty of of the earth ” unveils the many God-given miracles bestowed upon mankind.
As I have watched the ” hidden treasures ” in Susan Swicegood’s planter … they are all “sneakily” blooming in their own domain.. not just three Big white Blooms ! ( soon to be five.) ) True Christmas miracles to me!
As much as I love this wonderful phrase ” Christmas gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect on the important things around us.“…I am finding little time to pause …undergoing new series of tests and procedures to try to figure out what my body is doing and what it’s not. Quite literally only God knows. And that’s fine with me.
And God, via Marcia Temple , sent me a precious little guardian angel in the most original Christmas card that arrived yesterday.
And speaking of arriving… Susan Cadwell came for a visit after a root canal yesterday-tough love! But we had a great visit and Susan left so many goodies -and shared memories and family photos.
One more day and then the real craziness begins… Christmas music with the family at Walsh and Mollie’s church Saturday and following that… the 23rd is also Walsh’s birthday! ” Kringle Dingle!” Happy Birthday time. ( Tommy’s birthday follows on December 29th ( ” Deduction” Dingle.) Bad timing and Mom has no one to blame but herself… 😂
I was born a Tarheel but ended up a Sandlapper. My grandparents
were cotton farmers in Laurens, South Carolina and it was in my
grandmother’s house that my love of storytelling began beside an old
Franklin stove. When I graduated from Laurens High School, I attended
Erskine College (Due West of what?) and would later get my Masters
Degree in Education/Social Studies from Charleston Southern. I am
presently an adjunct professor/clinical supervisor at CSU and have also
taught at the College of Charleston.
For 28 years I taught Social Studies through storytelling. My philosophy
matched Rudyard Kipling’s quote: “If history were taught in the form of
stories, it would never be forgotten.” Today I still spread this message
through workshops and presentations throughout the state. The secret
of success in teaching social studies is always in the story.
I want to keep learning and being surprised by life…it is the greatest
teacher. Like Kermit said, “When you’re green you grow, when you’re
ripe you rot.”
Prayers and love being sent your way…enjoy the moment…love you…
You are so blessed and loved! Thanks for bringing me positive vibes every morning! You are truly an inspiration! 😀
Thinking about you as you face testing. Pray you can get some answers. Happy to see my card on display in your sweet little home. Merry Christmas!