About rebecca s revels
A writer, a photographer, a cancer survivor. An adventurer of the mild kind, a lover of the simple pleasures such as long walks and chocolate. A Christian unashamed of my faith and a friend who is dependable and will encourage readily. Author of three self published books with more waiting to find their way to paper. An advocate of good things, a fighter against wrongs.
Last night I thought I was going to freeze. Well, not really but I was cold because that air mattress is cold. I had not put anything over it as I haven’t had a twin size anything in years. Even … Continue reading →
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Tagged delivery, delivery after dark, delivery in the rain, dirt road living, New stove
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The following is something I wrote as part of a writer’s challenge back in 2011. Nothing has been changed, the Italics are the theme words.. I am the defender. I am different in my choice of perspective from many. … Continue reading →
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Tagged defender, fiction, greed, nature, protecting, tree hugger
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There was a time when I thought I would never be a mother. I would never hold that precious bundle, face all the many moments that being a mother brought. I watched all the other mothers envious and yet overjoyed … Continue reading →
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Tagged birthday, blessing, faced challenges, happy birthday, honored, old soul, personal growth, son
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How many times can one walk into a home and garden center and still not buy anything. Instead, I walked out with a serious case of disappointment. Ah well. My mother needed birthday cards as she was late sending cards … Continue reading →
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Tagged home repair, out of style, paint, paneled walls, responsible adult, showing its age, too expensive
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My notes from this morning: The Gospel in The Garden of Eden. Genesis 3: 1-15 In Luke 24:27, Jesus, after He had risen from the tomb, is walking with disciples, who do not realize it is Him, telling them of … Continue reading →
And that’s a wrap. The men came back this morning and finished up the floor repairs. Though they did more than that. My brother has been trying for months to get someone to construct a handrail at my parent’s front … Continue reading →
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Tagged God's instructions, heart for mmissions, home repair, men's mission group, obedient heart, obeying, replacing flooring
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The men were back out today working on the floor. While they were here I believe that the official indoor cat Cricket may have lost at least one of her lives. They had finished the floor in the bedroom and … Continue reading →
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Tagged blessings, floor repair, God, God provides, gratitude, lot of work
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I just read something that bothers me greatly. A post by a friend of mine discussing something they read this morning. According to my friend, the post he read was someone saying that we should abandon our parents and grandparents … Continue reading →
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Tagged care for elderly, do not abandon, family, generations, respect, they walk among us
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I’m glad I was up early as the men from the church arrived early once again. Not as many came today, but the bedroom is obviously much smaller and not enough room for a large group to move around. Also … Continue reading →
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Tagged answered prayers, Christian men, faith, floor repairs, God, helping the widows and orphans, home repairs, mission group
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Early morning has arrived. I’m not exactly sure what time the missionary crew will arrive this morning but I figure it could be any moment. My son was off work yesterday but had to return to work today. When he … Continue reading →
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Tagged blessings, floor repair, Godly men, Godly people, gratitude, home repair, inflatable mattress, missionary men, people of God, sleep struggles
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Words from The Dirt Road 