Category Archives: Tragedy

A Christmas Morning Bomb in Nashville, Tennessee

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Gail

Hello friends.  How was your Christmas? I hope it was better than mine.  For I woke up to news of a bombing in my hometown of Nashville, Tennessee.  At first, I innocently thought (like the Nashville police chief did) that … Continue reading →

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To Get Good Fruit, There Must Always Be Pruning

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Gail

I remember back in March, when the Pandemic first hit, I felt an anxiety like never before. I guess there is a disadvantage sometimes to having a husband who is a nurse because you hear things. I started hearing scary … Continue reading →

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Loss and Survival in the Tennessee Tornadoes

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Gail

I’ve lived 59 of my 60 years on this earth in Middle Tennessee, so I’ve been through my fair share of tornadoes.  I’ve heard the frightening “freight train” sound of a tornado going over my house (and it really does … Continue reading →

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The Marcia Trimble Case: A Murder that Took Away a City’s Innocence

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Gail

I stumbled upon the murdered girl’s grave purely by accident one day while my husband and I were out visiting the graves of relatives at the cemetery.  When I saw it, I felt an involuntary gasp come from my mouth … Continue reading →

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Two Mass Shootings in My Beloved State of Tennessee in Seven Months and I’m Wondering if Anyone in Washington Even Cares?

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Gail

I think I just broke some kind of record for the longest blog title I’ve ever written. I’m warning you that this blog post might be a little bit of a personal rant because I’m angry.  I’m angry, and sad, … Continue reading →

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To Everything There Is A Season, And A Time To Every Purpose Under The Heaven

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Gail

There was once a man who was described as amazingly wonderful, compassionate and brilliant. He was a medical doctor. An oncologist to be exact. Highly regarded in his profession. Rumor was he graduated first in his medical school class. His … Continue reading →

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Prayers for the Philippines

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Gail

The devastation stares back at me.  In the midst of flipping through a photo gallery  of 80+ photos of the aftermath of a massive typhoon that slammed into the Philippines, I can only stare in horror.  Tragedy doesn’t even seem … Continue reading →

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On Losing a Childhood Friend

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Gail

I feel like my brain is disconnected from my body.  I didn’t sleep last night.  Or much the four nights before that.  I feel lost.  Like I don’t know where to go or what to do or even what to … Continue reading →

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Trying to find Joy

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Gail

I’ve been up late tonight working on today’s Sunday school lesson.  Today is the 3rd Sunday of Advent and the day we light the rose-colored candle or The Candle of Joy on the Advent wreath, so I’ve been working on … Continue reading →

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