by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 28, 2014 | Appalachian, Church, Family, Nature
Last week I included an excerpt from a booklet published by the Descendants of the French Creek Pioneers. It was about my great-great grandfather and included a mention of one of his children–my Uncle Marcellus. This is particularly interesting to me because...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 25, 2014 | Food, Miracles, Nature, Waiting
Back during Lent I went on a fear fast that was an amazing growth opportunity for me. But in recent weeks I’ve been feeling a tug to go on a real, honest-to-goodness, Biblical fast. You know, by abstaining from food. Let me just insert here that food is one of...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 21, 2014 | Appalachian, Church, Family
The 40th meeting of the Descendants of the French Creek Pioneers was just held back home in West Virginia. I wish very much I could have been there and hope to make it in 2015. Next year will be the centennial year, which sounds weird until you understand that meeting...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 18, 2014 | Friends, Waiting
Authors aren’t unique in finding their chosen field a bit of a roller coaster ride. I think everyone faces ups and downs. But let me tell you, the first few weeks of being a “published” author will give you vertigo. Positive reviews from readers and...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Aug 14, 2014 | Appalachian, folklore cures, Nature, Waiting
I have freckles. More than an adorable smattering across my nose. More than a dusting across my cheeks. I have a freckle on my lip, on my eyelids, my ears. And when I was a kid I wanted them GONE. Luckily (or not) there are quite a few folklore remedies for freckles...
