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As we came out of the condo to go to brunch the rain was pounding. We had no raincoats or umbrellas so Mom wore her jacket and sun hat...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 29, 20213 min read
United Through Christ
While I was on my trip I got to meet up with a friend I have only been face to face with one time. Two years ago, while on vacation,...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 28, 20213 min read
Celebrate The One
As I was writing for church I decided this needed to be shared. "This might not be a long blog with a lot of details but it is one of the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 27, 20211 min read
O.K., God!
As I wrote about yesterday, I have really questioned God about Mom's fall on our first full day of vacation. Thankfully, even though I...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 24, 20213 min read
Why, God, Why
Mom, my cousin, Donna, and I got to Sanibel Island on Saturday. Before we left our home airport we had had lots of laughs and a new...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 23, 20213 min read
A Helper
When I had my first baby, Sarah, my mom came to town. Sarah was born three weeks early so no one was there for the birth. Mike worked...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 23, 20213 min read
Purpose Not Proof
"Social media postings can foster envy and depression in those who follow them. According to Pew Research, a whopping 71% of those who...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 21, 20213 min read
My Father Was So Proud
I found such treasures as I cleaned out my box of special letters. This was a paragraph from a letter from my Dad. "I remember your...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 21, 20213 min read
Traits Of My Father
Dad was a handsome man's man, a southern gentleman and a sharp dresser. When I was little and he got home from work I remember talking...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 17, 20213 min read
When It's Time To Work, Work
Recently my birdhouse in the backyard was turned into a squirrel house after the squirrels chewed the wood to make the hole bigger. As...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 16, 20213 min read
Serving From Afar
One Sunday morning as I walked in church I was greeted by a new face! A friendly, smiling face. She asked if I had been here before and...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 15, 20213 min read
Hard Work Pays Off
I had a dressing table and bench that was my Granny's that needed painting. As soon as I mentioned it, Mike started with the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 14, 20214 min read
You Be You, The You God Created You To Be
I think we have all, at some point in our life, been envious of someone's "perfect" life. When people let jealousy take over, it can...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 13, 20213 min read
Spark The Passion
Even though Mike had a wonderful relationship with my Dad, he was very nervous about asking for my hand in marriage. but wanted it over...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 10, 20213 min read
Rest With Me
Adam and Eve heard the sound of the Lord. Maybe it was the rustling of the leaves, footsteps, I don't know. They also knew they were in...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 9, 20213 min read
"It Feels Good To Feel Good Again"
I had the blessing of making another friend who has been visiting our church with her family. Last July they moved here, during the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 8, 20213 min read
I will Pray For You
I woke up knowing I had to go to a specific store that day even though I had other plans. I never even thought about it being a nudge...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 7, 20214 min read
The Sun Is Still There
This was written during a rainy time in February and I thought it appropriate with our rain lately! As many people know, the last two...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 6, 20212 min read
You Can Hear My Voice
Mike was with a friend on a boat for a week. We were not sure when we would get to talk but we texted a lot. This was a big deal for...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 3, 20213 min read
Hail To The King
I was on the way to lunch with a friend when my husband, Mike, called to ask where I was. He said for us to be careful because he was in...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Jun 2, 20213 min read
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