Linda Hardwick For more than twenty years, I’ve been mentored by and friends with Linda. Some may find it odd that I considered Linda my friend even as teenager, but I did. As a matter of fact, I can remember calling her and her husband, Joe, up when I was 16 so we could “do [...]
Entries from April 2008
April 29, 2008
Women who have influenced me. (2 of 5)
Judy Young Judy came into my life when I was only three years old. Her daughter, Bonnie, has been my best friend since we were tots which pretty much crowns Judy as my second mom. I’m sure she’s worn that crown proudly. For real. Judy has experienced everything with me from the loss of my [...]
April 28, 2008
Women who have influenced me. (1 of 5)
I’ve been blessed to be surrounded by some pretty spectacular people in life – men and women. I decided to take an opportunity to celebrate a few of the women who have imparted to me throughout my life. Any good in me is largely due to their influence. While my mom stands in front, I’ve [...]
April 25, 2008
Sending out an S.O.S.
As posted yesterday, I’m on my girls’ trip….at the beach. I looooove the beach. Oh, don’t get jealous. I’m sure it’s beautiful where you are, too. Just not AS beautiful. And, as much as I miss my family, I’m really enjoying this lounging lifestyle where I am only responsible for Dusty Takle. I did not [...]
April 24, 2008
I know this man.
I know this man who loves deeply. He is selfless. He loves his family like no other. He is patient when he takes his daughter fishing and she pees while sitting on the bank. He will interrupt a busy day to take his son flying in a little red Cessna. When his wife shares her [...]
April 23, 2008
2 of the million reasons I love being a mom.
Watching John Henry work on his A-game. And this. (Wardrobe courtesy of Ga-Ga) What’s one of your million reasons?
April 22, 2008
Sticks and stones.
I’ve heard my entire life that my words are powerful. They can speak life. They can speak death. They can impart blessing. They can impart cursing. Let’s break that down into easier to understand terms. They can make someone smile. They can make someone cry. They can give the weakest hope. They can discourage the strongest. They [...]
April 21, 2008
Wanna make a memory?
It was a beautiful Sunday morning in Georgia, and I hear Miss Anna yelling down the hallway, “Ga-Ga!” “Ga-Ga!” “Ga-Ga!” “It’s time to get up!” (Ga-Ga is my children’s name of choice for my dad.) Dad was already up and moving. After all, it is Sunday, and it probably wouldn’t go over well if he [...]
April 18, 2008
The greatest gift I never received.
It’s 1983ish, and all I want is the coveted Cabbage Patch Kid. Remember those outlandish dolls with each one signed by Xavier Roberts….on their hineys no less? Such a doll was considered a luxury in our house, and on a pastor’s salary, we didn’t buy luxuries. I’ll never forget the Christmas I asked for the [...]
April 17, 2008
Think outside the bun.
Hallelujah! The frequently sought after taste of Mexico has made its presence known less than two miles from the Takle Casa. Go ahead and give the Lord a clap offering. Of course, there are other Taco Bells that hit every corner of our wonderfully windy city, but it takes 15 minutes to travel to any [...]
