All the Better for Love Today...

for Pookie -

A sprinkling of thoughts and memories
                                             of him come naturally
         There are things he left behind
                                             that inevitably flow to me

                  Nigh unto 6 years it has been
                                                   since he moved beyond this plane
                     Our 3 children are living proof
                                                       his handiwork remains

                                      No way I'll ever forget him
                                                                     he's welcome to grace my mind
                                                Strong faith in God was his gift
                                                                                    his legacy, well defined


                                                           I reflect on the music of his song
                                                                                              his work and ministry
                                                                     And I'm all the better for love today
                                                                                                 because he once loved me 

Christmases Past

In loving memory of my father, Don Greathouse 11/12/1934 - 1/7/2015 (RIP)

and the father of my children, R. Lamont Wynn 6/26/1954 - 5/8/2010 (RIP)

I've enjoyed some amazing Christmases - and today, on the eve of my first Christmas without my father; on the eve of the 5th Christmas without my late husband, I'm reminiscing...

Christmas, 2010 - our first Christmas without my late husband, Lamont

My mother, Anna, and me...

Yours, truly!

Christmas, 2008, my Dad, and my uncle Vern in the background

Lamont and me - we only had one more Christmas together...

Ashley and Dad...enjoying the food!

Angela and Dad - enjoying the selfie experience

Jonathan and Dad...so proud of each other

Birthday Blessings!

Just sharing some pictures from my husband's surprise "destination birthday" excursion... and thanking the Lord for His continued protection, mercy, grace and love in Bruce's life!

Selfie collage - first walk on the beach - Ocean City, MD

Boardwalk selfie

Taken by one of the merchants

Shot before sunset at Fager's Island

A toast to a blessed life and another year! Fager's Island - awesome restaurant!

Boston Creme Cake - it was 'ok'! (It was chocolate on top, so it passed!)

Sunrise over the Atlantic ocean - from our balcony

Hilton Ocean View Suites - Ocean City, MD - highly recommend this place!

A beautiful sunset before dinner at Fager's Island

Celebrating What God Has Joined Together!

"...a man shall leave his father and mother and be united with his wife and the two will become one flesh, so they are no longer two but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." Matthew 19: 5-6

Today, I wish to present a wonderful couple I've had the pleasure of knowing since my college days - Drs Roland and Susie Hill. They met at Oakwood College (now Oakwood University), in Huntsville, Alabama, where we attended in the mid-70s. Roland and Susie fell in love, and married in 1975! They raised two wonderful children, a son and daughter, and have ministered, authored books, and encouraged others in the Faith for over 40 years. By God's grace, they continue to work in God's vineyard here on the east coast!

In honor of their amazing 40-year marital journey, I introduce my friends, Roland and Susie Hill, aka "The Docs". They've been celebrating the entire year!

"40 years and counting. We give God praise for showering us with his blessings in our lives. Don't get me wrong, marriage is hard work. But when God is in your marriage, it makes a significant difference in the outcome." - Dr. Susie Hill

A Sweet Note

In a lovely, rare moment, the hubby and I reached out to each other in simultaneous text messages. This is what he said when we realized what had happened...

When All Else Fails

 

My Facebook page has been bringing up memories from years past. Anyone on FB knows what I mean. And as I've been reminded of some the high points I shared years ago, I noticed there were several that were penned by my husband, Bruce.  Yesterday, FB brought back a post of his from December 7, 2012, below. I hope it blesses someone!


When All Else Fails

Situations come about when we don’t know what to say or don’t know what to do. Even after prayer, our mind can go blank and we freeze. This happens in good times, sad times, times of frustration, times of confrontation and times of indecision.

When this happens and our loved one is within reach – a loving hug that lasts as long as necessary will do the trick every time. Much is said in a silent embrace. It is amazing how many ways we can communicate when words are either inadequate or fail to get from our minds and hearts to our lips.

Bruce