Legacy: . . . Is What We Leave in Others

By Word Knitters

In their book, Legacy . . . is what we leave in others, Word Knitters has provided an insightful view of the world through the eyes of seven Christian women.
These down to earth accounts of individual journeys will expand your perspective in the various circumstances of life. Such times are those of transformation, expression, spiritual growth, and lessons learned. Join them as they share their discoveries with wit and diversity of style.
Personal experiences, stories, and poetry are knitted together by these writers to amuse, inspire, and refresh your hearts. To balance the challenges of life one needs to enjoy some good quick reads, and here is one - just at the right time!

• Language: English
• Publisher: WestBow Press
• Release date: Feb 19, 2020
• ISBN: 9781973683964

Word Knitters

Word Knitters was established in 2017. These seven writers, from left to right, (First row: Sandra Carman, Anita F. Moore, Carolyn French; Second row: Nona Dean, Shirley A. Huffines, Lois Abbott Tanner, Brenda Miller) came together in search of a safe haven in which to share and improve their writings. Our selections showcase our diversity in style and the courage to display work in progress. “Legacy. . . is what we leave in others” is the group’s first project to be marketed internationally.

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WestBow Press rev. date: 02/17/2020

Contents

Meet our Writers

About the Author

Katy’s Legacy

To Katy, A Beautiful Lady

My Legacy

My Epitaph

My Mother’s Hands

Dad

The Year 2000

When Christ Was Born

Saved by Grace

Fellowship

Our Little Convertible

A Predicament

My Shepherd

Someday

About the Author

Old Blue

Warning Signs

Chosen

View from Above

Forgotten Footprints

The Old Farmhouse

About the Author

The Greatest Gift

Our Little Train Town

The River Flows

Love and Letting Go

The Crazy Tornado Watch Night

About the Author

Going Home to Big Bear Cove

Life

Each Their Own Path

The Hunt

A Kentucky Prayer

Mon Ami, Frog in the Bog

Jest a sayin’ …

The Charm of Nature

The Secret Weave

In Heaven

Mr. Billy’s Washday

About the Author

Kindness is Alive!

Left Behind

Margaret

Perseverance: Enduring Seasons

The Pine

The Path of Life

About the Author

Making Biscuits with Mama

Nipped in the Bud

Our Wedding Ring Quilt

I Wanna Leave a Precious Legacy

Pinky Series

Fly Higher, Little Bird

About the Author

Charlie and His Pond

The Sun that Warms the Flower

A Flip of a Coin

When I Met the Newborn King

Haley Noel Whispers

Tear Drop Falls

Love

Life of a Child

The Legacy of Betty Whitworth`

In Memory of

Betty L. Whitworth

To the one who brought us together and gently guided us in the art of writing, our thanks. May we honor your legacy as we strive to become better writers.

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Meet our Writers

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Nona Dean

Shirley A. Huffines

Carolyn French

Lois Abbott Tanner

Brenda Miller

Anita F. Moore

Sandra Carman

*Our guest author, Constance Darnell, writes a tribute to Betty Whitworth. Constance currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference.

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About the Author

Nona Dean has been writing poems for most of her adult life and takes pleasure in sharing them with others. She keeps busy with activities within her community and local church. She has been granted the gift of hospitality and enjoys making everyone feel valued. She enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with her family. Nona is a housewife who lives in central, rural Kentucky.

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Katy’s Legacy

I met Katy a few weeks after she moved to Lexington from northern Kentucky. Her husband, who was a Baptist minister, had died of a heart attack, leaving her with two sons. One was a marine, but the other was a teenager. She made the most of her life. She went back to teaching and she came to the church, Rosemont Baptist, where my family and I attended. She played the piano for the church and she also taught a women’s class that I joined. This was how I came to know her.

Katy had a beautiful personality and loved everyone. I loved to hear her laugh. She lived in a house on Mockingbird Lane, and she opened her home to her Sunday School Class for our monthly get-togethers. She loved to entertain, and she was a good cook. She could grow the most beautiful roses.

Katy, my sister Ruth, and I would visit shut-ins on Tuesdays, and we had the best time. She was a fun person to be around. We were the best of friends from 1972 to 1988.

My husband retired from IBM and we moved to McQuady. We built a house on his mother’s farm and helped take care of her until she died in 1999.

Katy and my sister, Ruth, really hated for me to move, but Ruth did bring Katy and two other lady friends down to see me in June of 1989. Katy got out, walked around, and looked at my flowers. She seemed to really enjoy her visit, but I never got to see her again.

She died in January of 1991 - but I knew she loved me. She sent me many cards and would keep me up to date on the happenings at Rosemont. I wrote a poem about her after she died. She was a lovely lady. I miss her.

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To Katy,

A Beautiful Lady

You’re my teacher, my confidant, wonderful friend.

I hope the joys we’ve shared never come to an end.

Your laughter is so precious - it brings joy to my soul.

You are such a remarkable lady, full of self-control.

You are youthful and vibrant - you will always be young.

Your life tells a story - that’s yet to be sung.

Your life here on earth has been happy and sad.

But you remember the good and forget the bad.

I’ll treasure our friendship down through the years.

I’ll remember our good times and forget the tears.

When our life here is over and in heaven we meet -

What fun we will have; Oh, won’t it be sweet!

5/8/1988

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My Legacy

Lord, you sacrificed so much for me;

You are surely my legacy.

When others fail me, you are always there -

Helping me with my every care.

Thank you, Lord, this is my prayer;

Thank you for always being there.

What can I say? What can I do?

I could not make it without you.

You are my Lord, my all in all;

Always there when I call.

Thank you, Lord, for being there.

Thank you, Lord, this is my prayer.

I need you, Jesus, every day;

You will help me, come what may.

You have promised to be my guide;

Always ready at my side.

I have no friend as faithful as you;

I know you will always see me through.

1/12/19

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My Epitaph

Lord remember me

for the things I’ve done,

As I helped others

to remember your Son.

And now as death

has overtaken me,

May those I helped

remember me.

4/21/2004

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My Mother’s Hands

My mother’s hands have worked so hard,

From changing babies to mowing the yard.

She washed on a washboard for many a year,

That was before you could buy Tide or Cheer.

She canned all her vegetables and meat from the hogs,