LEONARD'S BROTHER DIES AT 94

Leonards father, brother Talmedge, Robert with his little

son and Leonard. Made on the farm in front of Dad's garden

Leonard and Robert made at the Patton Farm several

years ago. They had a great relationship and we enjoyed

times together camping in motorhomes through the years.

Always spent a week in Cumberland Mt. State Park and

a wonderful 2 and 1/2 month trip through Canada and

Alaska in 1995.

Two very handsome men from a group picture

at their sister, Phyllis, wedding.

Somewhere in mid 50's

I often quote Psalms 27 to encourage prople who are going

through difficult times. The Psalmist was living in very

unpleasant circumstances, yet he expected to "see

the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living"

This past week my sister-in-law and I have been in

Knoxville wittnessing our loved ones bedridden with

no prospect of getting better. We can find comfort in

those words.
Death has been swallowed up in Victory !

JOY COMES IN THE MORNING

It has been a joy this summer to share Judy's flower garden.

I find my house looking so much more alive as

she shares her garden with me. No tomatoes, squash, okra,

or beans but it has provided her with vase after

vase of flowers the whole summer long.

To be loved is one of the strongest of all desires.

One of the ways God passes along His love

is through others, generally those closest to us.

I have been filled with that kind of love through my

children. I hope they have patience with me during these

days. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy,

it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not

rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered,

it keeps no records of wrongs. Love does not delight

in evil but rejoices with truth. It always

protects, always trusts, always perseveres.

Thank you as you persevere,

my children.