Comments for Mama Peggy http://www.mamapeggy.com Reflections and Recipes Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:13:09 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on Peggy and The Devil by Sonya McAbee Gregory http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=414&cpage=1#comment-13645 Sonya McAbee Gregory Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:13:09 +0000 http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=414#comment-13645 I love this Peggy! It feels good to talk about these things that happen to us doesn't it? I am so thankful for God's Grace that helps all of us through these trying times. Big Hugs!!! I love this Peggy! It feels good to talk about these things that happen to us doesn’t it? I am so thankful for God’s Grace that helps all of us through these trying times. Big Hugs!!!

]]> Comment on Peggy and The Devil by Betty Nash http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=414&cpage=1#comment-13642 Betty Nash Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:54:59 +0000 http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=414#comment-13642 Peggy, what a wonderful testimony for the Lord. When the door on your husband was closed. Praise the Lord, the Lord opened a wonderful "window for you". So many friends, so many people who love you. My life is similar. He showed me a verse one day, after my first husband left me for another woman, Isaiah 54: 5: "For thy maker is thine Husband.... the Lord of hosts is his name. .. and thy Redemer the Holy one of Isreal...." I was crying that day, trying to find solace in God's word..... and guess what he showed me This! What a comfort it was! Since then, I made some choices I know was not God's choices, but He had plans for me.... I went with my plans, and much hurt and dismay was my life. But the children he blessed me with in my marriages, yes plural, I could never have hoped for so much joy. I never intended to be divorced, not from any of the three past marriages. I just chose the wrong men, who used me, abused me, and threw me and the children aside. Why I was drawn to them I will never know. They cheated on me, one was an alcoholic, one used me to help him get out of debt with his business, then cheated on me. I raised my 4 daughters, basically on my own. I have been happily married to a good man for 10 years now.... a good family man. My daughters love him. I have a step son, step daughter, a grandson of mine, and a grandson and granddaughter of my husband's. We both have jobs. I'm 59, he's 60. I'm a nurse, he drives a propane truck. We have a nice home in semi-country, in Summerfield, NC. I go to church, he goes to golf course, although he is saved. My mother in law lives beside us. She's 84, prefers to live alone, but we are nearby. My daughter, Shannon is 23, my youngest, she's over there faithfully, looking after her needs, taking alot of the stress off of me. I am so thankful for her. and I love my mother-in law, too. I work in a skilled and long term facility in Pleasant Garden, NC. I love my job, but it can sometimes get stressful. Working full time there and taking care of elderly next door was really taking its toll. So my daughter stepped in next door, and she has a wonderful relationship with my mother in law. She's closer to her than her own grandchildren. Anyway, didn't mean to ramble on. There's always a plan a, b, c & d. That's because when Jesus saves us, he never lets go. He gives us a free will, to make our own choices. I've finally learned to go with his choices, not mine. and my life is happier for it. Praise the Lord. Glad to be friends with you Peggy. I've been praying you will feel better. I know you haven't felt well lately. May the lord bless you, my dear sister-in-christ. Luv you.!... Betty Peggy, what a wonderful testimony for the Lord. When the door on your husband was closed. Praise the Lord, the Lord opened a wonderful “window for you”. So many friends, so many people who love you. My life is similar. He showed me a verse one day, after my first husband left me for another woman, Isaiah 54: 5: “For thy maker is thine Husband…. the Lord of hosts is his name. .. and thy Redemer the Holy one of Isreal….”

I was crying that day, trying to find solace in God’s word….. and guess what he showed me This! What a comfort it was! Since then, I made some choices I know was not God’s choices, but He had plans for me…. I went with my plans, and much hurt and dismay was my life. But the children he blessed me with in my marriages, yes plural, I could never have hoped for so much joy. I never intended to be divorced, not from any of the three past marriages. I just chose the wrong men, who used me, abused me, and threw me and the children aside. Why I was drawn to them I will never know. They cheated on me, one was an alcoholic, one used me to help him get out of debt with his business, then cheated on me.

I raised my 4 daughters, basically on my own. I have been happily married to a good man for 10 years now…. a good family man. My daughters love him. I have a step son, step daughter, a grandson of mine, and a grandson and granddaughter of my husband’s. We both have jobs. I’m 59, he’s 60. I’m a nurse, he drives a propane truck. We have a nice home in semi-country, in Summerfield, NC. I go to church, he goes to golf course, although he is saved. My mother in law lives beside us. She’s 84, prefers to live alone, but we are nearby. My daughter, Shannon is 23, my youngest, she’s over there faithfully, looking after her needs, taking alot of the stress off of me. I am so thankful for her. and I love my mother-in law, too.

I work in a skilled and long term facility in Pleasant Garden, NC. I love my job, but it can sometimes get stressful. Working full time there and taking care of elderly next door was really taking its toll. So my daughter stepped in next door, and she has a wonderful relationship with my mother in law. She’s closer to her than her own grandchildren. Anyway, didn’t mean to ramble on. There’s always a plan a, b, c & d. That’s because when Jesus saves us, he never lets go. He gives us a free will, to make our own choices. I’ve finally learned to go with his choices, not mine. and my life is happier for it. Praise the Lord. Glad to be friends with you Peggy. I’ve been praying you will feel better. I know you haven’t felt well lately. May the lord bless you, my dear sister-in-christ.

Luv you.!… Betty

]]> Comment on My Hero, My sister, Lucille by Debbie Gladden Maroney http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=27&cpage=1#comment-9576 Debbie Gladden Maroney Wed, 12 May 2010 19:42:25 +0000 http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=27#comment-9576 She always made everyone feel like they were the most important person in the world. I always looked so forward to seeing her when Pop brought us to Kings Mountain every year. She always made everyone feel like they were the most important person in the world. I always looked so forward to seeing her when Pop brought us to Kings Mountain every year.

]]> Comment on My Sister Edith by Wicasta http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=339&cpage=1#comment-1837 Wicasta Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:27:54 +0000 http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=339#comment-1837 When I think of Edith, the first thing that comes to my mind is that sweet smile she had. She was such a warm, sweet lady. I can still hear her voice in my head from back in my days of working at the family restaurant, when she would come for lunch and never left without coming back to the kitchen to tell me that she loved me. Every life Edith ever touched was affected, and she’ll be sorely missed. When I think of Edith, the first thing that comes to my mind is that sweet smile she had. She was such a warm, sweet lady. I can still hear her voice in my head from back in my days of working at the family restaurant, when she would come for lunch and never left without coming back to the kitchen to tell me that she loved me. Every life Edith ever touched was affected, and she’ll be sorely missed.

]]> Comment on My Sister Edith by Chad Millwood http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=339&cpage=1#comment-1835 Chad Millwood Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:07:07 +0000 http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=339#comment-1835 I am so fortunate to have Granny (Edith) as my grandmother. I already miss her but I know she was tired and ready too go she told me this many times. I love her and look forward to seeing her again one day. I am so fortunate to have Granny (Edith) as my grandmother. I already miss her but I know she was tired and ready too go she told me this many times. I love her and look forward to seeing her again one day.

]]> Comment on My Sister Edith by Steve Chaney http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=339&cpage=1#comment-1826 Steve Chaney Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:28:08 +0000 http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=339#comment-1826 My aunt Edith was a great lady. I remember the time when I had been out all nite partying and I didnt want to drive all the way home. It was 2am and I knock on her door and she let me in and made a bed for me. I spent a lot of time at her house in the 70s and 80s just hangen out with Joe and David. I can still hear her laugh. We would all just sat on the porch talking I think she love that porch.I miss those days. My aunt has been on my mind alot this week. Well AUNT EDITH you are in heaven right now where we all will be together some day. Love you AUNT EDITH My aunt Edith was a great lady. I remember the time when I had been out all nite partying and I didnt want to drive all the way home. It was 2am and I knock on her door and she let me in and made a bed for me. I spent a lot of time at her house in the 70s and 80s just hangen out with Joe and David. I can still hear her laugh. We would all just sat on the porch talking I think she love that porch.I miss those days. My aunt has been on my mind alot this week. Well AUNT EDITH you are in heaven right now where we all will be together some day.
Love you AUNT EDITH

]]> Comment on My Sister Edith by Victoria http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=339&cpage=1#comment-1822 Victoria Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:30:41 +0000 http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=339#comment-1822 That made tears come to my eyes and gave me chills. That was beautiful. I would have loved to have known her and hear her play the piano....and see that sweet smile that everyone tells me that she had. As hard as it must be to lose her...I'm happy she is home and will have no more pain, ever. That made tears come to my eyes and gave me chills. That was beautiful. I would have loved to have known her and hear her play the piano….and see that sweet smile that everyone tells me that she had. As hard as it must be to lose her…I’m happy she is home and will have no more pain, ever.

]]> Comment on My Sister Edith by Wicasta http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=330&cpage=1#comment-1799 Wicasta Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:59:14 +0000 http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=330#comment-1799 I'll never forget how Edith always made a point of stopping at the kitchen up at the cafe to talk to me. She always made sure to let me know she was thinking about her. That says a lot about the kind of person she was. The world will be dimmer without her smiling presence in it. I’ll never forget how Edith always made a point of stopping at the kitchen up at the cafe to talk to me. She always made sure to let me know she was thinking about her. That says a lot about the kind of person she was. The world will be dimmer without her smiling presence in it.

]]> Comment on Creamy Cheese Grits and Spinach by Victoria http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=321&cpage=1#comment-1782 Victoria Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:41:26 +0000 http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=321#comment-1782 Yum! Sounds good, and you know how much I love cheese grits. Well.......ANYTHING with cheese! :-) I love your new page layout too, by the way!!! Yum! Sounds good, and you know how much I love cheese grits. Well…….ANYTHING with cheese! :-) I love your new page layout too, by the way!!!

]]> Comment on A Wonderful Miracle by Gene Land http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=302&cpage=1#comment-695 Gene Land Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:21:25 +0000 http://www.mamapeggy.com/?p=302#comment-695 Peggy; Who said you couldn't write. What you wrote about Sunday at Second was wonderful!! Thanks, my friend. Peggy;
Who said you couldn’t write. What you wrote about Sunday at Second was wonderful!! Thanks, my friend.

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