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Movers and Shakers

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According to the Free Dictionary, the term “mover and shaker” means one who wields power and influence in a sphere of activity. We normally think of people in politics, technology, medicine, finance, or other arenas where leaders make a big difference in many lives. Donald Trump, Mark Zuckerberg, Warren Buffett, Prince William might be among some of the names mentioned as movers and shakers,   but I need to add one to my list that probably has never been heard of in most circles of important people, Sadie Wright. She is my mother and although she has only had one paying job thus far in her life (and at her age that is probably the only one she will ever have), but in her own little world, she is a mover and shaker.   If you tell her of some kind of need great or small, she doesn't stop until it has been accomplished. For example if I tell her I would like a pair of red shoes, she is then on a mission and will not rest until the perfect pair has been purchased. Mother’s m...

Easter Egg for Olgie

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My grandson called me this morning to wish me a Happy Easter and also to let me know that he had found an Easter egg that he wanted to give to me. I questioned him on why he wanted to give it to me and he announced it was because it had a cross on it and he knew that I would like it and you know he was right. I like the fact that the Easter bunny had brought eggs that represented what the holiday is really about and I like the fact that my grandson wanted to give me one of the prized possessions that he had so eagerly hunted, but the thing I like most is that my grandson associates Jesus with me.  Lord help me to be a woman of influence in the lives of my grandchildren and not just within my family, but to many in the next generation. Help me to open my mouth and tell others about Jesus, but more importantly, help me to live a life that is a worthy example to others of Your sinless life. I hope you have had a blessed Easter. For what I received I passed on to you as of first...