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Takiela, the Redeemed Sinner...Not the Drink.
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This is very,very sad and disturbing. We, in our society, really need to step up to the plate for our kids! By being involved with our kids we can do our best to protect our own kids. Unfortunately, many of the kids that need us, do not have paren...
YAY! Congratulations Peggy!
Peggy it is sad. I agree with you too! Surely there were other adults in this child's life that could have helped her. If the mother wasn't protecting her then you would think other adults would jump in...it kinda falls into the category "it takes...
Suzette how right you are...you just keep bringing up some great points! You're on a roll lady! LOL!
I guess it's just one of those things that must keep us on our knees. Lord have mercy.
This would be wonderful for my daughter to read. She has plans to have a baby in the next 18 months
This is so sad. Where were the girl's teachers ,neighbors ,anyone that could help her . I am stunned that everyone turned a blind eye. What is wrong with us!
No way are you naive Suzette. You're absolutely right! You've raised another great point: things happen inside and outside of the church environment.We stay actively involved with our kids lives too. I think you have to because if you don't stay i...
I used to give my babies a bath in Johnson&Johnson Lavender Bedtime bath. Then give the baby a little message in the Johnson&Johnson Lavender Bedtime lotion. Make sure they are nice and full of milk (or whatever they eat) and gently rock and sing ...
I know Marlene, I was floored.
wow, saddest thing in the whole word,utterly speechless !
This morning my sister emailed me a disturbing article that literally made me sick to my stomach. I want to pose the question: We have almost 500 members in our group, surely one of you can advise us on how we can do our part in helping to put an ...
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No Sharron I haven't heard of Lysol starting house fires. If you hear anything please keep us informed and I'll do the same.
I am just curious about how you all are celebrating or if you are celebrating Halloween? If you do, how do you celebrate it? If you don't, explain to us why not?
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- T'eyrr 13
Terry II 9
Terryon 6
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- In order to embrace your future, you must first let go of your past, otherwise your endeavors in life are never going to last. ~ Takiela Bynum
- Biggest surprise about parenthood?
- How much I love my children. I never realized I could love anyone as much as I love them.
- Best parenting advice you have given or received?
- Enjoy them while you can because before you know it they'll be all grown up.
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Four Generations
A few years back (before Alzheimer's disease robbed me from my grandma) stood four generations of women hand in hand. My grandmother, my mother, myself, and my daughter. We had such a great time shopping that day. We laughed and giggled and shopped til we dropped.
But today, I'm at Children's Hospital waiting for my daughter to get out of surgery, while my mother is planning my grandmother's funeral. It's ironic how times changes things.
Grandma slipped into eternity yesterday, and we leave tomorrow to go and be an encouragement to my mother.
My grandmother left a legacy that she passed to my mother, and my mother passed to me, and I in turn have passed to my daughter. That legacy is one that will never fade, will never die, will never be forgotten, and that is the legacy of Christ. The best legacy she could have left us. It is worth far more than any tangible thing she could have left behind.
Thank you Grandma. Thank you for your prayers, hugs, kisses, etc. I miss you, I love you.
But today, I'm at Children's Hospital waiting for my daughter to get out of surgery, while my mother is planning my grandmother's funeral. It's ironic how times changes things.
Grandma slipped into eternity yesterday, and we leave tomorrow to go and be an encouragement to my mother.
My grandmother left a legacy that she passed to my mother, and my mother passed to me, and I in turn have passed to my daughter. That legacy is one that will never fade, will never die, will never be forgotten, and that is the legacy of Christ. The best legacy she could have left us. It is worth far more than any tangible thing she could have left behind.
Thank you Grandma. Thank you for your prayers, hugs, kisses, etc. I miss you, I love you.
Takiela's Blog
A Touch of Takiela: How Can We Protect Our Children?
This morning my sister emailed me a disturbing article that literally made me sick to my stomach. I want to pose the question: We have almost 500 members in our group, surely one of you can advise us on how we can do our part in helping to put an end to this kind of abuse. Maybe someone is a social worker and deals with these types of situations on a regular basis or maybe one of you knows of or belongs to an organization that wants to spread the word about this type of crime and how we can prev… Continue
Posted on November 10, 2009 at 9:00am — 9 Comments
A Touch of Takiela: New Movie - Jesus No Greater Love
Posted on November 3, 2009 at 9:48am — 4 Comments
Boy-Sterous Living
Hey everyone I just had a great interview with Jean Blackmer which is the publishing manager for MOPS International, she is the co-author of Where Women
… ContinuePosted on October 27, 2009 at 8:39am —
A Touch of Takiela: Integrity as a Christian in Business
As a Christian in business, I am bound to a different set of principles compared to those of a traditional business owner. For example, my mission statement, the vision for my company, and company name and/or company description all has a biblical foundation. Other business owners may be money, power, or… Continue
Posted on October 20, 2009 at 8:27am —
A Touch of Takiela: Special Needs Child Part II
When my husband and I first began our journey as parents to a special needs child, we shed more tears than I think either of us had in our lives up to that point. We cried together, we cried separate, we cried when we prayed for our daughter, and we cried when she cried. One night when I put our daugh… Continue
Posted on October 13, 2009 at 4:12am —
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- At 11:05pm on September 9, 2009,
Mommy Dearest said…
- Hi!
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- At 9:32am on September 9, 2009,
Carla Williams said…
- Hi Takiela! I don't see why not. Looks like you last post popped up after mine. Since I didn't see a post last week, I was getting concerned that maybe you were in the hospital. Send me you snail mail address at carla@thespiritualmom.com
- At 10:15am on August 31, 2009,
- Thanks Takiela. I look foward to getting to know you better!
- At 7:43pm on August 25, 2009,
Martha McBrayer said… - PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.I am praying for Gods healing touch for you.You are never alone.God can and will take care of any problem that you face.I LOVE YOU AND SO DOES GOD.Martha McBrayer
- At 9:52pm on August 24, 2009,
Takiela said…
- Thank you to all those who flooded me with prayer. I have no doubt that the effectual fervent prayers of the righteous availed MUCH. I would not have made it through without all of the multitude who prayed on my behalf, words cannot express my eternal gratitude. A special thanks to my husband who refused to leave my side during this time of turmoil and to my children who's kisses saturate me with undying love. Finally thank you to my God, who is great, awesome, and perfect strength carried me in my weakest moments.
- At 7:57pm on August 24, 2009,
Stephanie said… 
Hi Takiela,
Just stopping by to say God loves you and so do we "Littluns." We are praying extra hard for your fast recovery.
- At 5:50pm on August 24, 2009,
Deb Ingino said… - Hi Takiela
Praying that God will speed your healing, comfort you as you regain your strength and that you will feel His presence through it all.
Blessings,
Deb
- At 3:14pm on August 24, 2009,
- Takiela--praying for your strength and healing. I pray that you rest in God's arms as peaceful as a little child.
- At 12:28pm on August 24, 2009,
Kamama said… - Eternal God,
Thou Who dost bear us up in our travail,
And who dost comfort us in our moments of weakness,
Be Thou with this one as she suffers;
Grant her relief from this pain,
And give her patience and fortitude to endure to the end.
Wilt Thou give us peace in Thy presence,
In the quiet of the evening may we come unto Thee,
And in the still morning may we dwell in Thy presence.
As Thy glory shineth in the morning sunrise
May we reflect Thy presence by our faith,
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
- At 12:01pm on August 24, 2009,
Darlene Oakley said…
- Sorry to hear of your health troubles, Takiela. Will be remembering you in prayer.
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