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Donna J. Smith: Posted on Monday, March 21, 2016 9:21 AM
Love Don't Always Look Like This...the name of a sermon I listened to on the car radio on the way to church. It touched me so... When I located the gentleman who delivered the sermon, I certainly want a copy.
I'm just going to share a little...which for me...made a big impact.
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Donna J. Smith: Posted on Friday, March 18, 2016 10:22 PM
I returned my father's house after work. He was coming out of the house when I got there.
He had cleaned the area that I told him to clean. And he asked, "Well, how did I do? Did I have a good job?"
I said, "Yes, Daddy, you did." And then I thought, that's what I used to ask!
My friend and I worked in yard and put bricks down to make him steps up to the front porch, where the original ones had cracked.
When all was done, I stood back and observed the finished work. Pictures of my past came to my mind. |
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Donna J. Smith: Posted on Friday, March 18, 2016 11:19 AM
TimeChanges the Hands of Time
I went to my father's house to get some information this morning. It's a sunny, lightly brisk Friday morning at about 10:15 a.m. My father is 85. He's a widower.
The house was built in 1971, where I spent most of my teenage years. My sisters have lived there, our children have lived there, our grandchildren have lived there. Various events and memories live in that house.
As I was leaving to go back to work, I observed how much things have been neglected outside. |
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Donna J. Smith: Posted on Thursday, March 17, 2016 12:01 AM
Charlie finally made it over to Tony's garage to check on him and his progress. He decided to take a water break and give his friend some time.
 He shared that he was just checking out the blueprints he had drawn up for the assembly of the pews.
He also shared that he had come across a great deal on 4 microphones and one head set. Tony was feeling pretty good about the progress in rebuilding the church.
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Donna J. Smith: Posted on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 9:11 PM
I've noticed as I get older, that people of and from the past (friends, family, neighbors, co-workers) seem to increase in value.
I believe for the majority of us (baby boomer generation and older) we paid no attention to the obits when we were in our teens, even twenties. However, those passing on are more our age now as we scan the pages.
Each time I see someone I know listed, those that are left behind mean even more to me. My generation is decreasing. I can imagine how my mother and father feel. |
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Ddonnasmith1@aol.com: Posted on Monday, March 14, 2016 9:34 PM
Tony Working in His Garage
Tony has been working hard to fulfill his commitment to make, at the minimum, 8 pews. It's a little easy for him to commit his time, since he owns his own business and the family works together to keep it running successfully. He just about has all of the wood cut and sanded! He has to cut and sand approximately 16 pieces of wood for each pew!
 Tony thought he would take a playful break with 3 of their dogs as they were demanding his attention.
Naomi While at a flea market, Naomi and Ruth were out shopping for material for the choir robes Naomi committed herself to. |
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Donna J. Smith: Posted on Monday, March 14, 2016 10:28 AM
 Charlie decided to take a chill day today.She and the members of The Beyond the Veil Church have a huge assignment in front of them. They have to rebuild the church. They also have to find another pastor. They have decided to combine their talents to do as much as they can. They reminded each other in their last meeting how in the Bible, God's chosen people got together and used their talents to not only build the tabernacle in Exodus, but also, rebuild the Walls in Nehemiah. |
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Donna J. Smith: Posted on Saturday, March 12, 2016 10:41 PM
You willnow meet theWilson sextuplets. Yes, there must be something in the water at Beyond the Veil Church.
 Rebecca, Ruth, Naomi, Dorcas, Lydia, and Esther were the daughters of Pastor John and First Lady Elizabeth Wilson. Unfortunately, they were in the church at the time of the fire. They were at the altar praying together when the old boiler in the basement blew up. How ironic, they were praying for a new boiler. With the building of the new church, their prayer is answered!
To make the girls birth even more spectacular, they were born on December 24th, all 3 minutes apart! |
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Donna J. Smith: Posted on Saturday, March 12, 2016 9:45 PM
As promised, here are the Sandusky's:
This is Priscilla Sandusky. Everyone calls her Prissy. Especially since ballet is one of her passions.
Outside of her ballet dancing, she loves to make lamps. She has committed to making any necessary lamp for the church.
 Thomas and Priscilla were childhood sweethearts. Prissy and Charlie were good friends in school. As a matter of fact, she introduced she and Tony. They are also church family!
Nina and Nola Sandusky. Exact twins. There are times when Mom and Dad can't tell them apart if they're standing still and not saying anything. |
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Donna J. Smith: Posted on Saturday, March 12, 2016 7:10 PM
Let me introduce you to Thomas "Tony" Sandusky.
Although Tony's real name is Thomas, Charlie began calling him Tony in the 5th grade because she wanted him to have a nickname that rhymed with hers. They have shared many a day, night, ups, downs and life, but they have never had a personal relationship. Many people thought otherwise. They didn't care. They knew the truth.
Charlie had a couple of words for Tony after this picture. She felt his hand was a little too low.
Charlie and Tony belong to the same church, "Beyond the Veil. |
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