Category: Freida

by Freida Harrison “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” ~~ Mother Teresa When asked what I want for my birthday, I’ve often answered, “Kind words and hugs.” To me, they go hand in hand. I think of kind, verbal expressions as “word hugs”—those sweetly spoken words… Continue reading Word Hugs

A Reposted Article by Freida Harrison “Cultivate the garden within.” ~~Unknown Spring is a time of awakening. With eager eyes, we see the sleeping earth return to life. The grass turns glorious green, leaves fill the branches of trees, butterflies begin to flutter in the breeze, birds sing as they build their nests, and wild… Continue reading The Master Gardener

by Freida Harrison I remember sitting in my high school English class listening to our teacher read aloud the poem, “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost. Frost painted a beautiful picture of walking in a yellow wood and coming to a place where the road diverged into two roads. One road was a bit… Continue reading The Road of Choice

I am Freida Harrison, the oldest of the group, but not necessarily the wisest! It is an honor to be called “friend” by Jenny and Michelle—two sweet ladies with wonderful hearts who love our Savior and radiate a beautiful light for Him. Our journey has been an amazing one. God has blessed us beyond words… Continue reading Thanksgiving Message From Freida

by Freida Harrison I was a soggy, limp noodle. Perspiration was dripping from me like I had been caught in a quick rain shower. At that moment, standing in a downpour would have felt refreshing. My arms were trembling with exhaustion from holding the heavy hedge clippers while I had trimmed all the higher-than-my-head Abelia… Continue reading Untangle Me Lord

by Freida Harrison “Life has loveliness to sell, all beautiful and splendid things, blue waves whitened on a cliff, soaring fire that sways and sings, and children’s faces looking up, holding wonder like a cup.”     ~~quote from the poem “Barter” by Sara Teasdale (emphasis mine) While on a nature walk out in the country,… Continue reading The Wonder of a Child

This is a repost from April, 2012: by Freida Harrison “Before me, even as behind, God is and all is well.” ~~John Greenleaf Whittier There was an extraordinary feeling in the early morning sunshine. As I walked in the peaceful country setting, God’s presence was evident as far as the eye could see. Bees buzzed… Continue reading A Moment to Remember

by Freida Harrison “Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things — a chance word, a tap on the shoulder, or a penny dropped on a newsstand — I am tempted to think…there are no little things.” ~~ Bruce Barton At the age of ten, my daddy dashed from his small schoolroom… Continue reading Little Things

by Freida Harrison Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Colossians 3:23  (NIV84) Watching through the eyes of a young girl around the age of thirteen, I noticed the furrowed brows and heard concern in my daddy’s voice as he spoke with a representative… Continue reading Pop’s Faith

by Freida Harrison The atmosphere beckoned for something to chase away the chill and provide a cozy feeling that was lacking. A fire in the fireplace would make the room too warm, but candlelight would be the perfect solution for that cool, rainy winter evening. I located my favorite bronze tea-light holder, placed it on… Continue reading The One Candle