He Walked Across the Street....

For those of you not familiar with Atlanta geography and landmarks....the beautiful campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology is in downtown Atlanta.  Along with that, is the world headquarters for Coca-Cola.  Actually, they are right across the street from each other.  Literally. 

My husband graduated from Georgia Tech in December 1972 and after celebrating Christmas and New Year's with family and friends.....he walked across the street.  He started his new job January 2, 1973 with Coca-Cola.

He worked HARD.  VERY hard.  VERY, VERY HARD.  He made his way through the ranks.

He has many-a-story to tell....like when his territory, as a young buck, was Plains, GA when Jimmy Carter was President.

The little boy from Panthersville, GA with determination, perseverance, and smarts, carved out a career that not many nowadays can experience ~ almost forty years with the same company.

This little girl from Birdsboro, PA is grateful.  Very grateful.

We were blessed to be afforded some terrific perks and opportunities all along the way, almost too many to recount.  We did some fabulous travelling ~ with two of my favorites being the Winter Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway (magical), and fun trips to such enchanting places as England, Ireland, Scotland, Sweden, France, Monte Carlo, Italy, Israel, Egypt, and Hong Kong.

JT (as his Coke family calls him) had a stellar career ~ brightly shining.  And now it dims.  His choice.  It is time.

Words can not really express how PROUD we are of him.  Our family is thankful for this man and his career.

And now.....BLESSINGS and LOVE, as he comes full circle.  As, once again ~ he walks across the street. 

He will be working with GA TECH.

 

God is Awful

Did you have an intake of breath after reading the title of this post?

Are you shaking your head, and saying to yourself, "Whaaaat?"  "Has she gone crazy?"

Yep, my God is awful.

Did you know that the origins (c. 1300) of the word "awful" once meant "full of awe" or "awe-inspiring."

Early definitions state:  "filling with profound reverence," or "with fear and admiration fitted to inspire reverential fear;" "profoundly impressive."

Only in the late 18th century did "awful" acquire its modern meaning of "very bad," probably through repeated use to mean "so bad as to inspire awe."

This brings to mind the recent tsunami, earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods.  Awful.

Do I understand the horrifying death, destruction and devastation wrought from these?  No.

It is part of the Fall; of living in a Fallen world.

However, God is sovereign.

It harkens us back to the mysterious awe of the Creator and Omnipotent, Omniscient, Omnipresent One who reigns.

My God is and always will be full of awe.

Prayers and blessings go out to all who were affected by the disasters.

O LORD, our Lord,

How majestic is Your name in all the earth,

Who have displayed Your splendor above the heavens!

Psalm 8:1

HE does the decorating this time.....

And blessed be His glorious name forever;

And may the whole earth be filled with His glory

Amen and Amen.  Psalm 72:19

 

  We decorate pine trees to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

(Photo credit:  Teresa @ "A Baby Changes Everything")

However, GOD does the decorating for of the pine trees to celebrate the glorious RESURRECTION of His Son!!!

~ with CROSSES!

Just in time for Easter the pine trees pay homage to the AWESOME SACRIFICE and VICTORY over death by symbolizing Christ's Crucifixion with new growth.  

NEW LIFE on a TREE!!!

Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.  ~ I Peter 1:3

Blessed Resurrection, everyone!



"Twenty-One"

We mark time...it is the rhythm of how we live here, and milestones of time are noted.

So, Corinne would have been "twenty-one" today and she may not be here physically, but none the less ~ the day is just as worthy for honoring her and celebrating her.

1.  Treasured daughter, big sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend.



2.  She loved to read ~ teaching herself at age four, and a book was never far from her face.

3.  She loved to dance ~ and dance she did!!!

4.  She loved to ski, and was good at it.

5.  She loved to learn, and was a brilliant student.

6.  She loved to play games and was always up for the competition.

7.  She was a Texting Queen.

8.  She loved shoes.

9.  She loved music and loved to sing.

10.  She would have LOVED "Glee!"

11.  She loved being outdoors and alstroemerias her favorite flower.

12.  She loved being with her friends.

13.  She never complained or fell into a pit of self-pity.

14.  She lived her life to the fullest.

15.  She loved math (although as she got older, would not admit to it).

16.  Her determination ~ an inspiration.

17.  She had a quick wit and great sense of humor.

18.  Her legacy lives on.

19.  She is loved.

20.  She is missed.

21.  Her day of birth a time of THANKSGIVING for having her in our lives for seventeen years.

Corinne's friends with a sculpture of her representing her Scholarship Program.

  First year's recipient above center, family and artist, Jeff Wolf - far left,

Oh you got to you got to remember the love,
You know that love is a gift from up above
Share love, give love, spread love
Measure, measure your life in love.
~ Seasons of Love (one of Corinne's favorite songs)