by Martha Brady | Feb 22, 2021 | CHANGE, HOPE, RELATIONSHIPS
Log Cabin Block-The focus of my post today will be on the Log Cabin Block because it is an interesting one in general. The meaning historically of this block is that it is all about the home. At the center is usually either a red or yellow/orange square that signifies...
by Martha Brady | Feb 15, 2021 | CHANGE, HOPE, RELATIONSHIPS
This quilt pattern is sometimes called the North Star pattern. I’m more familiar with the name Sawtooth Star for this block. I’m sure there are a few other names as well. This was simply a reminder to the slaves that they needed to follow the North Star as...
by Martha Brady | Feb 4, 2021 | AGING, CHANGE, NOTES FOR CARE GIVERS, RELATIONSHIPS
How do we support the person we are caring for as we give them care? Hopefully, we knew them well enough before they were sick that we have some insight into how to do that. But their illness may have changed them. Some of the changes are temporary, such as...
by Martha Brady | Nov 23, 2020 | BIBLE MEMORY, CHANGE, GOD'S EMBRACE, GOSPEL OF GRACE, HOPE, RELATIONSHIPS
I am thankful for my family. I don’t say this lightly. As a child, I remember hearing my grandparents praying aloud at night for us (and others) before they went to sleep. We often stayed with them as young children when our mom was ill. As teens we stayed with...
by Martha Brady | Oct 12, 2020 | BIBLE MEMORY, GOD'S EMBRACE, GOD'S PROMISES, GOSPEL OF GRACE, RELATIONSHIPS
This week, I was reminded once again, of how important my understanding of my identity in Christ is in so many places and relationships. For one thing, it is basic to my ability to relate to everyone in a godly way, In Christ, I am loved, adopted, forgiven. I...
