KEHA Inspiration Programs 2013-14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This booklet has been prepared by the Pennyrile Area Homemakers (Caldwell, Christian, Crittenden, Hopkins, Livingston, Lyon, Muhlenberg, Todd and

Trigg Counties) specifically for Kentucky Extension Homemakers. Printing costs have been paid by Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association.

 

 

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back on. By now I started taking care of a friend’s two children, more mouths to feed. The money coming in helped and they would eat the fried mush and drink the powdered milk. One day a knock came at the door. It was Dave from the grocery store. “Do you have enough food for these babies?” he asked. “Because if you don’t, come to the store and you can charge whatever you need to.” What a kindness he handed to me! An offer of credit that may not be paid back! Of course, I cried, that a person, a professional person could care enough for my little family, and worried that we didn’t have enough to eat, would come to my home and offer help. Dave and Esther, I pray the Lord was kind to you and your family and allowed you to prosper and grow old in happiness. Thank you for your gracious kindness. You shall forever remain in my heart, a memory of past years and hard times we endured together. I feel my life was truly blessed by two of God’s chosen ones.

Loretta Fitzgerald Carefree Homemakers

Caldwell County

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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and I could hear the gears shifting down. The driver’s simple wave said, “its okay—no problem.” The friendly-faced trucker (was this the same person I thought was glaring with anger?) vaulted down from his high seat as his truck engine continued to rumble on, brake set securely. He joined the children in picking up the debris. When the driver had swung down, he had himself been joined by the bus monitor - a cheerful, grandmotherly woman who took time to hug the little fellow before starting to help him gather his now mostly-found items into a manageable stack. Bent together, their two heads of hair—one a corn shock and the other a curly gray pillow—seemed nearly joined in some further project, right in the middle of the road! Think of the possible dangers! I thought, but the intense collaboration of the pair aroused my curiosity even as I breathed a prayer for their safety. The air still was heavy with moisture, but something in the mood lifted, for I noticed a wonderful thing—not one horn had been sounded, and there was not one indignant yell, nor one fist-shaker that I could see. Unbelievably, there was instead a communal calm, with the diverse group of drivers rooting silently for the boy. Corn shock and gray pillow rose—victoriously, I thought, although it made no sense to think it—and I saw the object of so much care. A tiny construction paper Easter basket, probably bound together by staples and tape, was being held proudly by the boy. It could have been made of gold and would have been no more precious to him. Recently restored from a near-smashed condition with the conspiratorial help of the bus monitor, the basket was now carried carefully to the roadside. Grandma accompanied the boy and basket, both covered with her raincoat, as though worried about no one else on the road or anywhere around. The trucker seemed to be years younger than before as he pivoted back into his seat, and could not stop smiling. And there still were no horns. I was in a teary haze at this point, for I had dissolved completely and sat blubbering. I would have been embarrassed if I had cared at all about anybody seeing me.

My Good Friday, my Easter, my Resurrection—they had all been found again today. I repented of my fears and frustrations and gave praise for little boys and Easter baskets, and, oh, yes—Grandmas. A perfect conclusion of the highway tableau would have had the heavens opening, sunshine pouring down, and angelic voices proclaiming joy for all, but it wasn’t that way—actually, it began to rain harder and the day grew darker. Of course, that was only earthly stuff. I can relate, however, that when the previously stalled vehicles started moving smoothly, I heard a delightful sound. There was a great chorus of tooting horns, making a joyful noise, and my car and I joined in! We were all, that day and someday, going home. Father, cover us and our worldly concerns with your love and take us home. Amen.

Eunice Beavers Mid-Morning Homemakers

Caldwell County

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