Faith & Family - Cullman, Alabama Spring 2020 - Page 7

Some of the lyrics are as follows:
“They that wait upon the Lord
will renew their strength;
They will mount up with wings
like eagles.
They will run and not grow
weary;
They will walk and not faint.
Teach me, Lord; teach me, Lord,
to wait.”

It’s hard to wait. There is so much
to be done, but we’ve been placed in
a time with no choice but to wait.
It helps me to remember that
waiting — no matter how long it
takes — means the best results.
Through faith, we know who holds
tomorrow.
Another change you might have
noticed is I’m new to writing this
introduction for Faith & Family.
You’ve read my stories through
the years, but I was recently named
editor of the publication.
My hope is we all continue to
grow together as a community, state,
nation and world.
Things will get back to a new
normal, and I believe we will all get
through this together. Just wait.
Athens City Councilman Frank
Travis used his faith and the support
of others to overcome injury. Jean
Cole shares his story on page 18.
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
are quickly approaching. Jessica
Barnett shares ways — big and small
— to help parents feel appreciated.
See what works for your family on
page 28.
Meanwhile, I’ve worked up
some potluck recipes that can be
shared at home or delivered to family.
Find them on page 8. My hope is
congregations will be able to gather
for potlucks again soon.
As always, thanks for reading.
In this edition
Hope, faith and family remain
important to the people of Limestone
County and to many of the people
featured in this edition.
Jeff Edwards’ family stretches
from one end of Alabama to another,
and they rely on technology to stay
in touch. Learn how they bring the
family closer together on page 22.
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