Alix Louise……Oh How You Please.. Alix Louise Wells(Good)….What can I say? You will always be my favorite teacher and adopted daughter. As a 30-year educator, you can always pick out the student teachers, which will conquer the world, touch lives, and change the future of education. In the spring of 2010, two Urbana Univ. students were sent to me for a six, week field experience. The first one , I will name Diva. It’s no surprise that I can’t even remember her name. She was extremely self-absorbed, and continuously on her phone. The fact…
It was a Friday night, during Lent, in 2004. Both of our husbands were working, as usual. It was time for a Girlfriend Adventure. When your mothers of boys and wives of 2 workaholic men, Girlfriend Time is essential. Now before I begin my story, I must explain many meanings contained within this picture. Extravagant Grace and Fearless Faith ,are the names that God endowed to us, during our spiritual journey. She’s wearing Ladybug slippers because she is God’s precious One…like a Ladybug. That entire story will be explained within my book, The Erstwhile Acorn . That…
FRIENDSHIP… ROCK ALONG WITH ME….REST IN YOUR COMFY CHAIR AND LISTEN TO THE SPIRIT WHO GUIDES ME….. Todays topic…..TRUE FRIENDSHIP The Book of Sirach Ch. 6:5-17 A kind mouth multiplies friends, and gracious lips prompt friendly greetings. Let your acquaintances be many, but one in a thousand your confidant. When you gain a friend, first test him, and be not too ready to trust him. For one sort of friend is a friend when it suits him, but he will not be with you in the time of distress. Another is a friend who becomes an…
GRANNY’S WISDOM: Spiritual Wisdoms for Those Seeking the Fruits of The Holy Spirit Study the long generations past. The Book of Sirach (Catholic Bible) 6:34-37 Frequent the company of the elders: whoever is wise, stay close to him. Be eager to hear every discourse; let no wise saying escape you. If you see a man of prudence, seek him out; let your feet wear away his doorstep! Reflect on the precepts of the Lord. Let His commandments be your constant meditation. Then He will enlighten your mind, and the wisdom you desire, He will grant.  …