A WOMAN IS LIKE A TEA BAG

"A woman is like a tea bag -

you never know how strong she is

until she gets into hot water."

Eleanor Roosevelt, former First Lady

"Why is a woman like a tea bag, you may ask. It's quite simple. We don't know the strength of a tea bag until we put the tea bag into hot water.

A woman's true strength comes to the surface when she gets into hot water and then you'll see her real strength come out.

You'll see a women stand out under pressure and at that very moment you will see her determination and resolve carry the day. 

Never underestimate the strength of a woman."

Many of us first saw this incredible strength in our Mothers. A woman’s strength and ability to conquer adversity are ever so present. But I know that I’m talking to people who have witnessed this strength first hand. I am certain that I don‘t have to make you a believer out of you! Now then ... let’s have a cup of hot tea!

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TWENTY DOLLARS - RIGHT IN THE NICK OF TIME

By Vernalee

Above you see a twenty dollar bill. Over the years, I as you have held many in our hands  and have seen them come and go. I have a twenty dollar bill story for which some of you can relate.

In the early 1970’s, I was attending summer school at Jackson State University to take elective courses. My friends and I had our first apartment. We were as they say, "Living the life!"

All was going well until we ran out of money. In fact, we didn’t even have a dime which was the cost of a collect call at the telephone booth (remember those). Being desperate, we had to make that embarrassing long distance call to our parents to let them know that all four of us were broke and had no food!

Miraculously, I received a letter that Monday morning from my Mother.  The words were “Baby, I thought you might need this!”  Inside the envelope was this glowing shiny brand new green bright $20.00 Bill. Nothing never looked so good! I had hit the jack pot! I could never figure it out but there was always something clairvoyant about my Momma. How did she know over one hundred and fifty miles away that I didn’t have a penny to my name? Did she telepathically read my mind? Later as I matured, I learned that it’s called a Mother’s sixth sense.

Since Momma had taught me early on to share, off to the grocery store, my friends and I went. “All for one and one for all.”

I vividly remember ... We bought a 20 pound bag of potatoes and oil to make French fries. Yum!

My Mother saved the day!

It’s a special memory that I will always cherish. From near or far, Mothers always know! Don’t they? That is why they wear the crown of wisdom! Photo credit: en.wikipedia.org

THE YOUTHS CAN WALK FASTER BUT THE ELDERS KNOW THE ROAD

By Vernalee

Look at that old lady using a stick for her walking cane...

Take a good look at her. Her feet and soul seem tired. She looks frail and weary, but I know that her eyes have seen many many moons. I saw many of those old ladies in my hometown in Mississippi. When I was young, I thought that they were too old to know anything. I discounted them and their advice. Sounds familiar?

What a resource we have in our old folks who have walked many miles on dirt, gravel, and paved road. They know where all the dangerous holes and curves are. They know what to avoid, when to stop, and when to take a detour. They even know when it’s safe not to journey. Imagine that!

Yes it’s true that age has slowed them down. Their steps are not as fast as they once were. Yes, it’s true! The younger ones can run circles around them. But they (the elders) have the wisdom. They know and have navigated the path many times over.

In hindsight, I wished that I had listened more intently! We do many things the hard way, before we learn. I did! I suspect so did you. Now I know the true meaning of that proverb, "The youth can walk fast, but the elder knows the road." I know that wisdom is wealth. I now realize how wise they were. Listening is a sign of maturity! " Wisdom is found in those who take advice " ~ Proverbs 13:10

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