Withe the glory of fall comes wonderful apples that make delectable desserts-like the apple cake I prepared for a new neighbor today.
I was greeted by the young Mom and her beautiful blond- headed toddler and the eight week old baby boy who let my arms cradle him.
I carried a gift for the new baby, but gave the little girl my attention first and handed her a gift bag with a new book.Delighted she was to have a gift of her own.
No family can hang out a sign that says, "Nothing the matter here."And from experiencing motherhood, I knew it was best not to show favoritism. Children quickly
recognize that and tension can develop even within the confines of a Christian home.
Looking back, how grateful I am for those who helped smooth my children's insecurities and spats, maybe some I didn't recognize at the time.
"Sistah Shouley" was one of those and "Granny Clement," another who loved on my children and gave them an inheritance of their faith.Single Aunt Lorene had as much wisdom as any Mom I knew. Now I see it demonstrated and passed on by my adult children to others, not only in their groups, but to any who may have missed the joy of the Lord.
It's like the aroma of the spice that fragrances my house when I pop that pie in the oven and it surrounds every corner of my household saturating each open place it can fill.
Thank you, Lord for October's Best.
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