What kind of prayer did you say before you went to sleep? Who taught you how to pray it?
My first prayer learned was:
Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray thee Lord my soul to keep
If I should die before I wake
I pray thee Lord my soul to take.
I don't remember who taught me this prayer but I feel sure it was Mama but it might have been my sister, Margaret who was 4 years older than me. I do notice today that they have changed the last 2 lines of the prayer to something like:
May angels watch me through the night
And wake me to the morning light
because I guess they think the thought of dying would traumatize children today but I don't remember worrying about that as a child but I do remember worrying about my parents dying and wondering who would take care of us.
Friday, April 24, 2020
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Sunday, March 25, 2012
LAYTON REUNION 2012
LAYTON REUNION is the first Sunday in May @ Arrowhead Beach. Covered dish around 1pm!
Friday, January 20, 2012
Exciting Week
It has been an exciting week for the Hickory Belvins. Kyle, Lol and I went to Charleston Monday night to begin an exciting week of college visits. We visited the military college The Citadel on Tuesday, The University of South Carolina on Wednesday, and Lol and Kyle visited Clemson University on Thursday. Kyle was sure he wanted to go to a military college until he realized at USC that there might be something to having girls on campus. We are staying with Jeremy, Cathy and the kids Sunday night and then touring at N.C. State on Monday.
Also, Kyle applied to a summer leadership program at the United States Military Academy at West Point last week and he received his offical acceptance letter today. The seminar is from June 9th through June 15th. It is our understanding that this week is a microcosm of life at West Point and this will give him a good understanding of what life would be like if he went there. This also will give him an advantage over many of the thousands of people who will apply for the freshamn class of 2013. One of the requirements to go to West Point is to get a nomination from our representative from the U.S. House of Representatives or from one of the state's two Senators. Each of these get 10 nominations so the competition is fierce. We are exploring this now. Wish us luck as it is going to be an exciting, scary, stressful, ETC. next 12 months.
Howie
Also, Kyle applied to a summer leadership program at the United States Military Academy at West Point last week and he received his offical acceptance letter today. The seminar is from June 9th through June 15th. It is our understanding that this week is a microcosm of life at West Point and this will give him a good understanding of what life would be like if he went there. This also will give him an advantage over many of the thousands of people who will apply for the freshamn class of 2013. One of the requirements to go to West Point is to get a nomination from our representative from the U.S. House of Representatives or from one of the state's two Senators. Each of these get 10 nominations so the competition is fierce. We are exploring this now. Wish us luck as it is going to be an exciting, scary, stressful, ETC. next 12 months.
Howie
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Reflections from a Mother's Heart
I think it was 2007 the last time I blogged any questions from this book that I'd like to finish before I'm finished.
Next question: How did your Mother spend her day? Did she have a job or do volunteer work outside the home?
Mama spent her days working, working, working. She must have believed that idle hands are the playground of the devil. My sisters inherited this trait but the devil must have snatched me up. The first memories I can recall was Mama sewing at the old house. I remember she made me a doll, I think it was a doll, out of an empty thread spool. I also recall washing day at the "new" house, dancing and singing to the rhythm of the wringer washer. Later after she got her drivers license (that's a whole 'nuther story) she worked at the shirt factory in Hertford, where her goal was to make production. I had no idea at the time what production was, but I remember everybody was trying their best to keep her from making it. I don't know why she left the shirt factory (maybe she got laid off, which happened from time to time) but her next public job was at the cotton mill in Edenton from which she retired.
Mama also did a lot of volunteer work for the church, school and anyone in the community in need. What a good woman and a wonderful role model.
Next question: How did your Mother spend her day? Did she have a job or do volunteer work outside the home?
Mama spent her days working, working, working. She must have believed that idle hands are the playground of the devil. My sisters inherited this trait but the devil must have snatched me up. The first memories I can recall was Mama sewing at the old house. I remember she made me a doll, I think it was a doll, out of an empty thread spool. I also recall washing day at the "new" house, dancing and singing to the rhythm of the wringer washer. Later after she got her drivers license (that's a whole 'nuther story) she worked at the shirt factory in Hertford, where her goal was to make production. I had no idea at the time what production was, but I remember everybody was trying their best to keep her from making it. I don't know why she left the shirt factory (maybe she got laid off, which happened from time to time) but her next public job was at the cotton mill in Edenton from which she retired.
Mama also did a lot of volunteer work for the church, school and anyone in the community in need. What a good woman and a wonderful role model.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Friday, December 09, 2011
CHRISTMAS
You all, I'm sure know that I'm losing it. A week or so ago, I posted the following post. " I must not be communicating as I should. I am getting questions - My plan is that I will be making beef stew, peas, shripm creaole, brunswick stew, ham biscuits, etc. It will be crock pots so people can eat whenever they want. I think it's less confusing if I make the food instead of people bringing. If you have a dessert you want to share that's fine. Time - any time after about 10-10:30 and maybe open gifts around 3 - 4. If you want to spend the night, that will be fine." I was then wondering why people were not reading the blog, but it turns out, as Howie informed me as he uses my site, I have two blogs - one for the weight loss group that I used to lead, and I listed the family message on the weight loss blog. If you have not been saving your change for the food bank, please bring canned goods for the food bank. Look forward to seeing everyone.
You know what my mom used to say "I'm just as happy as if I had good sense".
You know what my mom used to say "I'm just as happy as if I had good sense".