A Way with Words Blog - Allie's Praise...

Come, join the chorus!

12/16/2020

O, Most High God, we have waited ages for this night! How blessed we are to be part of the blessing. I can't wait to see the shepherds' faces!

Dear Father, we're spruced up and tuned up to do our best for you. We've chosen only the best songs of praise to announce the arrival of your Son to His new home. Everybody is in fine, strong voice, ready to join together to glorify your name.

Be with us, El Elyon, our Sovereign Lord! We are humble in your midst, and thrilled to do your work. Let your voice of love and grace stream through ours this night.

Staying Together

11/18/2020

For years early in November, I've asked people whether they were cooking (hosting) or traveling for Thanksgiving. I probably won't do that this year.

This year has brought so many changes to so many people. But this year especially, I hear Mama's voice asking...

Building Together

11/11/2020

For months we've been inundated with reports and numbers, haven't we, Dear Reader? It started with reports from the other side of the world that didn't seem to have much affect on us.

Gradually, the reports and numbers spread from foreign shores to our own backyards, bombarding us 24/7 through various mass media. And none of it seems to be encouraging. But, Dear Reader, there is some good news during these tumultuous times.

Fighting Together

11/4/2020

Is there a veteran in your life, Dear Reader? Do you think your personal perspective is influenced by that relationship?
For years I was convinced that being raised by a World War II vet was the most powerful influence in my life...

I was wrong.

Getting Together

10/28/2020

This has been a year for the record books in a lot of ways, hasn't it, Dear Reader? There's been a lot of passion on so many topics. It's also given us an opportunity to reflect on patriotism.

I love how Merriam-Webster defines patriot:

Dear Aunt Nell: Idiots & Trail Mix

10/14/2020

Dear Aunt Nell,
With the holidays just around the corner, I can't help but think about our delicious southern family dinners. In my recollection, all of our dinners were reasons for thanksgiving.

Time and distance have changed a lot about Thanksgiving for us, but one thing hasn't changed for me...

Dear Aunt Nell: What about s'mores?

10/7/2020

Dear Aunt Nell,
Tom and I tried to be so practical when we were planning and downsizing for the move to our new home. At the time it seemed like we'd covered as many bases as possible. So much for best-laid plans.

Dear Aunt Nell: Birthday Season!

9/23/2020

Dear Aunt Nell,
The holiday season will soon be upon us. I love the holidays, don't you? But before the more festive holidays, our family has several other celebrations.

Dear Aunt Nell: Ethics can just plain suck.

9/9/2020

Dear Reader,
You are invited to join me for a new way to reflect on the world around me. Perhaps together we can discover common interests, joys, and concerns in letters to Aunt Nell.
Sincerely,
Alice

Things we do for love...

8/5/2020

Have you noticed, Dear Reader, that from the first breath she takes, a grandchild calls us to more? Do more, try more, love more.

And sometimes, right in the middle of being role models, caregivers, and confidantes, I realize she's teaching me new things instead of the other way around.