Mary

SALT OF THE EARTH

This is a story about an extraordinary woman who taught me about love and the true meaning of never giving up. Mary Rustine Transue was my grandmother. Some of my memories have faded, but those that have attached themselves to my heart are still bright and clear. First, a little background. Mary was born onContinue reading “SALT OF THE EARTH”

MARY, MANGER AND THE MOON

It was the night before Christmas as I dashed through the rooms, emptying bags, wrapping presents, dipping pretzels, and cleaning up. The trees are ready, and the stockings were hung waiting for the big day. As I made a cup of tea, I caught a glimpse of the moon. A beautiful moon high in the sky.Continue reading “MARY, MANGER AND THE MOON”

CASSIE’S CHANGE OF HEART

Cassie’s Change of Heart is the third part of the Chipped and Mixed Matched Teacups. In part two: The Traveling Teacups, Cassie and Jim Davidson attend the reading of John’s Will. They were each given the teacup and saucer that held piping hot tea on a cold winter’s night. Along with the chipped and mixed- matchedContinue reading “CASSIE’S CHANGE OF HEART”

MARY MANGER MONDAY

It is the night before Christmas and Ethel the cat is curled up as I dashed through the rooms, emptying bags, wrapping presents, dipping pretzels, and cleaning up. The trees are ready, and the stockings are hung waiting for the big day. As I made a cup of tea, I caught a glimpse of the moon.Continue reading “MARY MANGER MONDAY”

FABULOUS MARY FRIDAY

This Christmas story is about a woman, my grandmother, Mary Rustine Transue. For the purpose of this story, I will refer to her as Mary. However, she lives in my heart, as Memmy. Mary was the Mother of fifteen children. She was hardworking and dedicated to her family and friends. Mary was filled with aContinue reading “FABULOUS MARY FRIDAY”

Skyler and the Star of Bethlehem

Seventeen months ago, my great-grandson Skyler made his journey to heaven. Skyler was born on July 1, 2016. He was a beautiful baby boy with the dark blue eyes and light hair. We loved him dearly and miss him more with each passing day. After Skyler passed, I started writing letters to our precious littleContinue reading “Skyler and the Star of Bethlehem”

Skyler and the Good Friday Letter

July 1, 2016, was a glorious day. The sky was blue, the sun was shining and the clouds drifted softly across the horizon. It was the day that Skyler James was born. It was a happy day, a day filled with joy. Little did we know that on July 29, 2016, our little Skyler wouldContinue reading “Skyler and the Good Friday Letter”