retracing pages of days gone by Posted on January 31, 2011 By pamela Maybe you do this from time to time: see a photo of yourself and wonder how could that have been you? Or read something you’ve written and say: I recognize the writing… but how could I have forgotten that!?! Recently, while putting away fresh laundry, I stopped and looked up… Read more
Saturday Morning Funnies Posted on January 29, 2011 By pamela My mama sent me an email this morning… I laughed at the different quoted comments and thought I’d share them with you. As I type this, I find myself stunned that I am old enough to hear such questions or statements from my own dear children *and* grandchildren. My-o-my, How… Read more
The Thing About Blogs Posted on January 18, 2011 By pamela You know how you read that “lead in” sometimes? The thing about _______ is_______. Well, I’m seeing disclaimers or comments about bloggers and/or blogging more and more frequently. So, I thought I’d write today a bit about blogging — or if I may be so bold, bloggers. It seems that… Read more
About those New Year’s Resolutions Posted on January 5, 2011January 6, 2011 By pamela It’s about now that the resolve for NewYear’s Resolutions is tested. Or forgotten. It’s right about now that most of us have either ignored, forgotten or revised this year’s resolutions (especially if we give in and confess they’re too arduous for us to keep). In reality, they’re probably not too… Read more
Could this be *the* year for you? Posted on January 3, 2011January 3, 2011 By pamela Could This Be *The* Year For You? “If ye love Me, keep My commandments.” —John 14.15 O, sisters in the LORD—could this be *the* year for you? This is when the real change will occur… when we finally seek to know and to live the truths of God’s Word…when we… Read more
On the second day of the new year… Posted on January 2, 2011 By pamela my true love gave to me: His Word. As I was praying this morning I recalled a passage of Scripture that has been so meaningful to me — and especially today as I was seeking the Lord for His blessing on this new year, for His direction and provision. So… Read more
1.1.11 Posted on January 1, 2011January 2, 2011 By pamela Another “New Year” is upon us… fresh and clean, unblemished and new. There’s something marvelous and hopeful about a new beginning — a fresh start. And so, with this blog entry, I pray for, and wish for you as well, a year of great hope, joy, peace, faithfulness and steadfast… Read more
cute. Posted on November 26, 2010 By pamela Amelia (the last baby of eleven) “Mama, I’m so glad you had more children…” Me: So you’d have lots of people to play with and lots of people to take care of you?” She nodded, yes, and gave me a hug. I think she’d forgotten that she’d told me this… Read more
O give thanks… Posted on November 24, 2010 By pamela Give thanks unto the Lord for He is good. His mercy endures forever. Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at The Welcome Home. God bless you ♥ Read more