I have so many wonderful memories.
I am very sentimental...
when something or someone touches my heart it
plants a seed that grows forever.
I don't know why I have been thinking of this sweet lady
from the past. Maybe it's because I am still close to
her daughter who is my sister in law.
Her name was Jeffie, quite different, I had never heard it
before nor have I heard it since. I was only 7 years old when
this lady entered my life and that name just fascinated me.
You see, my brother (her future son in law) and my
Daddy are both named Jeff. At 7 years of age I thought
that really strange. Oh, the innocence of youth.
Just so you know, at 7 years old I did not call her
"Jeffie" I called her Mrs. L. (think it best not to give her last name).
But her name is not the only reason for my good memories of her.
I remember she never referred to Jesus as Jesus...
It was always Sweet Jesus.
I know this impressed me because even today
I find myself thinking "Sweet Jesus" and I know that
seed was planted by Jeffie.
I remember going to her home and as she opened the door
for us to come in, she would stand back and say...
"Come in, Come in this house right now."
I knew we were always welcome.
I remember she would sometimes call my SIL
"Nellie"...I don't believe anyone else called her that.
As a child, I thought that was "neat."
As life turned out I didn't see much of Mrs. L in my adult
years, I always knew how she was through family ties.
From childhood to adulthood she touched my life.
Such a simple, everyday relationship, apparently wasn't so
simple after all.
Today try to remember someone who left you great memories.
It's a good feeling.
Linking with Sue for Rednesday at
Until Next Time
The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
The righteous run to it and are safe.
Psalm 18:10
