Set a guard over my mouth, Lord; keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3

There is an old childhood song that most of us can recite…

“Sticks and stones can break my bones, but words will never hurt me.”

This song cannot be further from the truth.

God’s Word, being our ultimate Truth, actually teaches us completely opposite to those very lyrics.

The pain came on quickly.

Literally, out of nowhere, sharp pain in my upper back tooth.

What in the world? My thoughts were all over the place.

I called a sweet neighbor, who’s husband is a dentist.

They quickly took me in, despite their office being closed that day.

It didn’t take long for them to confirm my suspicions…

I had an abscessed tooth.

Noooooooo.

75 years ago, my mom was born.

Her beginning years were extremely tumultuous and uncertain.

My grandmother was very young, still a teenager when she had my mom.

Due to circumstances, my mom ended up living with her grandmother and being raised by her.

I am so thankful for my great grandmother for stepping in and stepping up.

Her faith and foundation helped shaped my mom into who she is today.