Laveda D. Rockford

The Bible is full of instruction to all believers. From the Old Testament all the way to the end of Revelation. The following verses are instruction from one generation to the next. May we carry on the tradition of teaching our children how to bring health to your flesh and strength to your bones.  Spiritually speaking, it’s the most important things we can do for our children, to lead them to Christ and teach them the Word of Life.   My son, do not forget My law, But let your heart keep my commands; For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.   Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.   Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.   Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil. It will be he...

  It is the coolest thing to live in southern Missouri. I can walk among beautiful flowers and plants. We have flowers blooming at the edge of the forest that look like Black-Eyed Susan. The yellow petals fanning out from the center look spectacular. It almost looks like a fan.   And here are a couple more photos of the Susan William-Ellis rose looking bright and beautiful with an abundant number of white petals moving slightly in the breeze on this gorgeous Missouri day.   Two Susans, looking completely different but sharing the same time to bloom during the last part of the blossoming season in Missouri. One has a single row of petals while the other has many. Neither one of them can say that the other does not bring joy to the person that eyes these beauties. However, the fragrance of the Susan William-Ellis Rose is fabulous! I love the romantic fragrance of the old roses and this newer Rose is a wonderful example of that rose fragrance. I would recommend it fo...