Promote Women Within

I worked in the early 1980’s at Madison Bank and Trust Company, with a man and woman originally from England, for about five years. I was leaving work one day and all three of us were clocking out at the same time. Our conversation started with me asking them, "Do you miss England"? They both smiled and said, “Yes”; however, we moved to the United States to be closer to our children and grandchildren”. We carried on about a thirty minute conversation about their journey here and the struggles they faced along the way.  None of the travel came easy though. His wife became ill, they did not have a permanent place to live, and they could not work until they received citizenship. The husband mentioned, “Through all of this, we lived off of our savings! Of course they overcame the obstacles, because they understood “Salvation”! Working was not an option either; however, they obtained a small loan to purchase a house and wanted to eliminate any debt. Within 6 months ...

The Horses are out of the gates, Fear came out strong leading the way, followed close by Anger and Stress. Worry had a slow start, but is coming up on Fear, Anger and Stress fast! “Oh No, here comes Grief out of nowhere”!  The crowd is up out of their seats! We have Fear that weakens the kidney, and Anger weakens the liver! But Stress truly tops them all~ it weakens the heart and brain! Wow! What a double whammy! And then there is Worry, it weakens the stomach! Coming up in fifth position is Grief; don’t hold your breath, because it weakens the lung!  They are making the final turn before the half mile stretch to the finish line! Fear is beginning to fade back! Holy Praise and Worship~ Faith has come from behind and passed Fear; followed by Joy who passed Anger and is gradually moving into second! It has you at the edge of your seat! OH Another blessing! Here comes Relaxation, who passed Stress with ease, giving him third place. This is what I call a horse ...