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It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
As Christmas approached Dad would put on the Chipmunks Christmas album with Alvin and Theodore. Remember the words, "All right you...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 17, 20183 min read
The Star
For the past few years I have had a white Christmas tree and I thought I had my family's white star that I grew up using. But I now...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 14, 20183 min read
The Light Of The World
On Christmas Eve, after church, we would go see the world's largest Christmas tree and LIGHTS! There was this one neighborhood that was...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 13, 20183 min read
Presents and Presence
When Ivey was two years old she would tell you Santa Claus was her boyfriend. That was until we went to the mall to see him. She wanted...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 12, 20183 min read
Light Up Like A Christmas Tree
When we were little it was a Christmas Eve tradition, after church, to go see the world's largest Christmas tree! Right here in...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 11, 20182 min read


Santa Claus Came To Town
Dad always got excited for Christmas and loved being around the grandchildren and watching them get excited! One year Dad wore a Santa...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 10, 20182 min read
Jingle Bells
As I walk in my Harris Teeter I see the familiar face of the Salvation Army bell ringer. Whether people speak to him, or even look his...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 7, 20183 min read
Do Not Worry, Do Not Worry, Do Not Worry
Last night Mike and I were talking about college tuition, grad school and weddings. Cha-ching, cha-ching! It gets overwhelming at times...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 6, 20183 min read
The Widow
A long time friend of mine lost her husband and I am reminded of my Mom living life without her husband and best friend. Dad and Mom...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 5, 20183 min read
Da$hing Through The Dough
One of Mike and my first Christmases as a married couple we agreed not to give each other gifts because we could not afford to buy gifts....
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 4, 20184 min read
Witnessing to Willy Wonka
Years ago Mike and I were staying at an ocean front hotel in Hilton Head. That afternoon we had gone out to the ocean and sat at the...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Dec 3, 20183 min read
It Only Takes A Spark
When I was a little girl I was so scared at night. At supper time I would start dreading bed time and start getting scared. I had lots...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 30, 20183 min read
Live Life Now!
When I was little I remember seeing people's living room furniture covered in plastic. And their lampshades still had the plastic on...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 29, 20182 min read
Do Dogs (and cats) Go To Heaven
My mom and my five year old self had seen a sign in someone's yard that they had puppies for sale. I do not remember what kind of...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 28, 20185 min read
The Rest Of The Story...
Getting Peace On A Plane "I have been trying to thank God all day for taking care of my family and I during this time. I thank Him for...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 27, 20183 min read
Steals and Deals
You have probably heard the terms: Black Friday and Cyber Monday! According to Google, Cyber Monday is "the Monday following...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 26, 20183 min read
Black Friday $hopping $pree
For those of you who want to get the best deals have fun today! Do not look for me! I would not be out there with a bunch of fighting...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 23, 20183 min read
Happy Thanksgiving, Y'all
I am thankful for so many blessings in my life, but mostly for my relationship with God! Without Him, I would not even know how blessed...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 22, 20181 min read
Bountiful Harvest
Some of my best memories are being at my Granny's when a relative or friend stopped by with a truck full of silver queen corn. We would...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 21, 20182 min read
Holidays Are Hard
At my Dad's funeral I said I knew Christmas would be so hard! Because Dad and I loved Christmas so much this was our special time. I...
Jill Jarrell Newsome
Nov 20, 20183 min read
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