Laveda D. Rockford

Looking out over the hills and valleys, and to walk in the steps of my ancestors. The Southern Missouri Fields of My Ancestors  The joy of hearing an ol' 'coon dog tree a squirrel, remembered in the here and after. Oh, the joy of momentous cry, the triumph of the skilled. Joyful as the years go by in my Missouri ancestors fields. Singing for good on Sunday morn' my Grandmother's voice could be heard. Rejoicing always for the good through the twists and turns of this world. While the hills and valleys of these woods continued all the while. The patter of feet in the old white house, wind blowing through, children gathering in the room while large snowflakes flew. Covered in white, Oh so bright, the southern Missouri hills. Joyful as the years go by in my Missouri ancestors fields. A righteous song could be heard rising through the throng, past the hills and past the woods up to the Righteous throne. Rejoice, rejoice, my Missouri anc...

When a new year begins, I, like most people, decide what resolutions I would like to try. At times, I strive and succeed.  One resolution that I have this year is to finish my second book. I hope to have it completed in a few weeks.  However, I have been working on a few resolutions for many years. It helps with my daily life. I hope you can benefit from this list.  To live in personal  peace  regardless of the situation, to love  more regardless of the recipient, and let the LORD fill my heart with joy  to overflowing so that you can understand the importance of that. These resolutions are a constant.  To live in personal peace regardless of the situation takes practice. Every day try to find a way to practice this principle. It is one thing that Jesus Christ gave us, therefore, it is obtainable.  To love more regardless of the recipient is a little more difficult. Not all recipients will accept a kind word or a kin...