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Refreshment for the soul

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God is so faithful to give us what we need exactly when we need it—including moments of refreshment and rejuvenation. He's given me so many in recent weeks, along with such incredible joy in his Word! I hope these moments will refresh you too. And get ready! Because, in turn, I'd love to know what's been refreshing your soul. First is KRISTI MCLELLAND'S message at church last Sunday … [Read more...]

Babies, Bible Studies & Books, oh my…

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Will you consider it overindulging if I share a couple of quick pics (or more) of Leo, our precious grandson? I hope not, because we are in absolute love with this little guy! Here are three pics from a recent photo shoot but let's count them as one since they're small and "tiled." : ) [Photo credit: Snaps by Sally] I just love Leo in this little burnt orange onesie (below)—and might … [Read more...]

Small but mighty…meet Leo

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CAUTION: POSSIBLE OVERSHARING ALERT Thanks for indulging this new Gram Tam as I share pics of our sweet little grandson Leo—our first grandchild and adorable little boy—who was born one week ago today! Our daughter Kelsey and I had the blessing of being in the delivery room (along with Kellie's mom Leslie and twin sister Kristen), and oh...I will be forever grateful for that gift. I still … [Read more...]

Grieving . . . with hope

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This isn't the post I'd planned to share today. I consider it a blessing that I was able to write stories about Belle Meade Plantation here in Nashville, and today at Belle Meade we'll be celebrating the life of a man who was very instrumental in me writing those stories. Alton Kelley, the former President of the Belle Meade Historic Site and Winery, died December 2 after a brief illness at the … [Read more...]

Love Down-home Southern Cooking?

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Just in time for Thanksgiving! If you're looking for down-home, delicious Southern Cooking, meet Tammy of Collard Valley Cooks in South Georgia! Delightful. Unpretentious. And a fabulous Southern Cook. That's Tammy (and Chris, her husband, who does the videoing)! I don't exactly remember when I ran across Tammy's YouTube channel. It's been a while. But every recipe I've tried of hers … [Read more...]

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