"I can't believe a three pound preemie is going to turn ninety." Grandma Jones (AKA Mary "Pat" Jones)
She was born 90 and married 66 years ago today. Here's her story
"T.G.F.M. (Thank God For Music)" Grandma Jones
Showing posts with label Heroes and Heroines. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Heroes and Heroines. Show all posts
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Maria Theresa
My older sister's name is Mary Theresa, so this is for her and the big dream God's given her.
Her father changed the law so she could rule. Europe accepted it with the little help of bribes. She inherited a bankrupt land with an insignificant army. She had little training in leading a nation. By the end of her 40 year reign, she'd initiated reforms, secured the Austrian state, and established the Hapsburg dynasty for generations.
She cared for the poor...loved her husband...had sixteen children...and changed the face of Europe.
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Heroes and Heroines
Hero: A man of distinguished courage, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities (dicitonary.com)
Heroine: A woman of distinguished courage, admired for her brave deeds and noble qualities.
Strive to be one.
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Heroine: A woman of distinguished courage, admired for her brave deeds and noble qualities.
Strive to be one.
Lyssening.blogspot.com
Sunday, November 8, 2009
The Not-so-cold Transportation System
Metro-North, November 8, 2009. 6:05 train from Mitford CT, to Grand Central .
On the Metro-North Railroad, a few weeks ago, a woman with blond hair gave up her seat to an 85 year old woman, whose legs were failing but whose cheer was still strong.
When the conductor came to collect her ticket he realized that she had gotten on the express train, when she should have waited for the local train. She held out the money for her ticket, but he refused to take it. He seemed a little upset but told her he would see what he could do.
A few minutes later, he came back and told her that the train would stop in about five minutes at an unscheduled stop to let her off. When the train stopped, she was a little wobbly on her feet. The conductor offered her his arm and helped her onto the platform.
The strangers around me and I smiled at each other. This man's kindness gave us all a momentary connection.
To both the conductor and the woman with the blond hair: thank you for showing such rare kindness.
On the Metro-North Railroad, a few weeks ago, a woman with blond hair gave up her seat to an 85 year old woman, whose legs were failing but whose cheer was still strong.
When the conductor came to collect her ticket he realized that she had gotten on the express train, when she should have waited for the local train. She held out the money for her ticket, but he refused to take it. He seemed a little upset but told her he would see what he could do.
A few minutes later, he came back and told her that the train would stop in about five minutes at an unscheduled stop to let her off. When the train stopped, she was a little wobbly on her feet. The conductor offered her his arm and helped her onto the platform.
The strangers around me and I smiled at each other. This man's kindness gave us all a momentary connection.
To both the conductor and the woman with the blond hair: thank you for showing such rare kindness.
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