Ode to Glenn
Dr. Rev. Glenn Ethridge has been my church pastor for almost half of my life. He recently went on medical leave from our church as…
Ode to Ms. Taylor
A very special woman in my life passed away last week. She went by many different names- Sandi, Ms. Taylor, Mama T, and Ms. T.…
Dear Mom, Thanks…
Dear Mom, Thanks for birthing me, your first born baby girl (that was supposed to be a boy) via emergency c section. I am glad…
Ode to Jack Jack
Jacqueline Elizabeth Cadle was born February 11, 1988 and she was my first shot at being a big sister. Because we grew up in the…
Ode to My Bean Boots
In the beginning, I was so hesitant to buy them. They are definitely a financial commitment but every time I got ready to go on…
Ode to Claire
Claire’s love for texting and my never ending texting skills became an instant match. I'd estimate that we text 100 times back and forth each…
Ode to SAG
My least favorite thing about the United Methodist church is our pastor merry go round. Every 4-8 years, a pastor leaves a church and a…
Ode to Mother’s Day
As a child, Mother's Day was always a special day with family. We'd spend time celebrating my mom and Myma, my grandmother. The men would…
Ode to Stinky
When I was 9 years old, my parents were blessed (and surprised!) by another little pink bundle of joy. She joined my parents, me, and…
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