I have done a lot of genealogy work. I need to get back into it because there’s always more to find, and I enjoy discovering treasures. The details of my genealogy are out there on the internet so others can see the information and contact me. I had a contact on one occasion. My phone… Continue reading The Slaves
Author: Laurel Burton
Cakewalk
There are many euphemisms used in the English language when we speak. Many we say and never know where they actually come from or who said them first. Yesterday listening to the sermon at worship, our minister used ‘cakewalk’ which put my mind to wondering where in the world that term originated. I always thought… Continue reading Cakewalk
Alone
Last week we were blessed to spend time in the Smoky Mountains. Besides the beach, the mountains are a place I love to visit. We saw my name sake, Mountain Laurel, some black bears, turkey, and deer. We toured Cades Cove and hiked up to the top of Clingmans Dome which is the highest point… Continue reading Alone
The Fight
One of the ways satan wants to hurt God and us is to steal our joy any way he can. I’ve discovered one of those ways, at least for me, is to remind me just how unworthy I am of God’s love and salvation. I am only a human with an imperfect physical body that… Continue reading The Fight
The Mountains
I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? Ps. 121 As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore. Ps. 125 Part your heavens, Lord, and come down; touch the mountains, so that they smoke. Ps. 144
A Fine Line
Yesterday at a mall/amusement park, we watched some kids trying to go across a zip line obstacle course. There were times they had to swing from landing to landing and walk small lines of beams all the while tethered to a cord above them. As they moved, they had to make sure the cord above… Continue reading A Fine Line
Tents
I didn’t grow up camping, but my husband did. He has so many fond memories of camping with his family and the things they did that bonded them together. We love to camp! When we were first married, we would go camping in a tent. After having kids, we graduated from tents to a popup… Continue reading Tents
Psalm 13:6
I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me.
A Few Good Men
In 1992, a movie was released called A Few Good Men. The story line focused on the workings within the military that do not get reported. An order had been given and carried out but never logged anywhere. The order was to kill another soldier. Only a couple of ‘good’ men stood up for what… Continue reading A Few Good Men
Books
I taught library for over 10 years in elementary schools. I was blessed to be mentored under a wonderful teacher who became my friend and taught me so well. Next year, I’m not going to be teaching library but am moving to a new position that is full time. I’ll still see all the students,… Continue reading Books