Memories of My Mother and My Grandmother

Posted by JTWisdom on May 13, 2013 in Fashion, From the Heart, Inspirations | 2 comments

My Grandmother and I

I celebrated my birthday on Saturday with my hubby. Every year, my birthday and Mother’s Day always seem to to fall on the same weekend. Some years, both are on the same day. I have feelings of joy and sadness. I have to cast that sadness down because my mother and grandmother are both with the Lord and would not want to come back.

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. (2 Corinthians 5:8)

 I miss my mother and grandmother; but I know I will see them again so that puts a smile on my face.

Today I was going through vintage photos and came across a photo of my grandmother and I.  I might have been eight years old in the picture above. She was coming off the train from traveling out of town. Sometimes, she would travel with her church friends. Other times she would visit family in Mississippi or Chicago. She was a sweet lady who loved the Lord and loved her family very much.

My Grandmother was a sharp lady. I know that is where I get my style from. It is in my blood. The picture above is one of my favorite pictures. She looks like she could be on her way to church or an evening out at the theater. I am not sure when this photograph was taken, maybe the 1940s. This stylish outfit could work today, just as it did then. Her classic style has inspired me ever since I was a little girl.

My mother was strong and confident in who she was as a person, and I admire her for that. I do not have many photographs of my mother and none of us together. She did not like to be photographed, even though she was very pretty.  My mother died in 1994.  It has been nineteen years; but sometimes it seems like yesterday. I hold on to the values she taught me, and the love she gave me.

Cherish your mother if you are blessed to have her with you. Tell her that you love her; even if you have already told her and give her a hug. A mother is a wonderful treasure to have, she is a queen to behold.  If you treat your parents well, you will continue to be blessed beyond measure.

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Kickstarter fundraiser:New Carman Album and Music Video

Posted by JTWisdom on May 10, 2013 in Inspirations, Music Corner | 0 comments

Carman

Carman is raising funds for his new album through Kickstarter and is 90% complete.

I grew up listening to Carman’s music. This is wonderful to hear that he is planning to write new songs and record an album.

On Carman’s Facebook page he announced that he’s battling an illness. I am interceding for and I believing for Carman’s complete healing.

Carman’s words on the Kickstarter Fundraising site page said,
“I’m so excited about this incredible opportunity we all have through “Kickstarter” to make something happen as a team and a family. Through this fundraiser for a new CD and Video project, we can finally have something big we can interact on, on a personal level. 8 weeks ago I was diagnosed with incurable Multiple Myeloma Cancer and given a 3-5 year window of time. It seemed like a death sentence but through Kickstarter God have turned it into a life sentence.”

Carman has given free concerts where thousands gave their lives to Jesus. He has ministered for years and I support him and his music.

My favorite videos from Carman

Carman’s witch invitation(First mini movie in Christian music)

Carman’s witch invitation with commentary(making of the video)

Satan Bite the Dust
Shows how we have to pray for ourselves everyday and stand against the enemy.

Addicted to Jesus (A2J)
Carman AND DCTalk

Boy, I would dance big time to this one.

Stand tall, Stand Strong!

Support Carman guys, he is too legit to quit!

To pledge funds towards the new album please go to this link. No amount is to small.
Kickstarter fundraiser: New Carman Album and Music Video