My First 'Photo Shoot'

My first lifestyle photo shoot was with three of my favorite models: my grandmother, my great-grandmother and my mom. Standing in front of my grandpa's 1934 Chevrolet, they were very fashionable for 1943. Apparently, so was I . . . . . in my dress!?

Maybe I wasn't much to look at back then, but I held promise:

Mom loved her little boy, who would hopefully grow up to be a foreman at the cotton mill where daddy worked.

Grandma loved me whether I became a doctor, lawyer or game show host!

Great-grandma was hoping I might become a preacher.

God had other plans for my life.

Maybe you weren't so lucky to be surrounded by people who loved you, encouraged you to do your best and showed you a moral compass.

But it's your turn now to be that person for somebody else.

When you meet someone who seems to be afraid, discouraged or has hit a "bump in the road of life," give them your best piece of encouragement!

Or go the extra step . . . and give them a book!

Love on them.

Inspire them.

Sometimes all they need is just a listening ear.

And like Jesus said, "Here on earth you will all have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."

God loves you and no matter what path you take or took!  It's never to late to turn to Him!

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