Category Archives: Divine Protection

My Week as Mayor of Lincoln Park

Posted on June 10, 2020 by

My Week as Mayor of Lincoln Park By Richard Mabey Jr. February eighth of 1971 was a day that would forever change my life. From that point on, my life would never be the same. For it was on that … Continue reading →

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My Days as Troop Quartermaster

Posted on June 9, 2020 by

My Days as Troop Quartermaster By Richard Mabey Jr. In February of 1967, I became the Quartermaster of Boy Scout Troop 170. I was 13 years old and in the eighth grade. Becoming the Troop Quartermaster, was a big step … Continue reading →

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Farewell February

Posted on February 29, 2020 by

Farewell February By Richard Mabey Jr. It is time to say farewell to February. It’s been a rough month for me. I am still in deep mourning for the loss of my Mom. Life is so tough at times. I’m … Continue reading →

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I Remember Mom: Setting Mom’s Hair

Posted on February 27, 2020 by

I Remember Mom: Setting Mom’s Hair By Richard Mabey Jr. Two months have passed since Mom went Home to be with the Lord. My grief is still painfully deep. I miss her so very much. In the past three or … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Kindness, Be Strong!, Believe in yourself!, Broken Heart, Compassion, Destiny, Determination, Divine Protection, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Grandpa Kemmerer, Healing, Humility, Kindness, Love of Family, Love one another, Memory, Mom, Mourning, Spiritual Lesson, The Unexplained, To thine own self be true. | Tagged | Leave a comment

I Remember Mom

Posted on February 26, 2020 by

I Remember Mom By Richard Mabey Jr. Just two days before this past Christmas, my Mom went Home to be with the Lord. It has been a very, very sad time for me. My Mom died from complications of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Advice to the younger set, Be Strong!, Broken Heart, Determination, Divine Protection, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Humility, Journey to Truth, Memory, Modern Life, Mom, Moving On, Stand Tall, TAVR Surgery, The Mourning Heart, Wisdom | Leave a comment

My Tribute to Tonya Jo

Posted on December 31, 2018 by

My Tribute to Tonya Jo By Richard Mabey Jr. It was some time in the Summer of 2016 that I first connected with Tonya on the Private Message mode. But actually we had connected long before that. Tonya had been … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Kindness, Be Strong!, Believe in yourself!, Central Florida, Christianity, Compassion, Destiny, Determination, Divine Protection, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Friendship, Giving, Humility, Journey to Truth, Kindness, Leadership, Life's Dreams, Love one another, Modern Life, Oak Ridge, Sacrifice, Stand Tall, Tennessee, To thine own self be true., Tonya Jo, Wisdom | 1 Comment

When You Are Broken

Posted on December 15, 2018 by

When You Are Broken By Richard Mabey Jr. There may come the time when it seems that the tide has turned against you. When it all seems hopeless. It could be a bad medical report, a break up with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Aortic Aneurysm, Be Strong!, Believe in yourself!, Broken Heart, Compassion, Destiny, Determination, Divine Protection, Dreams, Encouragement, Faith, Finding Your Purpose in Life, Giving, Homecoming, Journey to Truth, Moving On, Never give up!, Spiritual Lesson, Stand Tall, The Mourning Heart, To thine own self be true., Wisdom | 2 Comments

My Tribute to My Cousin, Douglas Hines

Posted on September 24, 2018 by

My Tribute to My Cousin, Douglas Hines By Richard Mabey Jr. My cousin, Douglas Hines, most recently went Home to be with the Lord. The news brought great sadness to my heart. Douglas was so much more than a cousin … Continue reading →

Posted in Acts of Kindness, Compassion, Divine Protection, Douglas Hines, Encouragement, Faith, Giving, Humility, Love one another, The Mourning Heart, Wisdom | Leave a comment

Remembering the Ad Agency

Posted on September 9, 2018 by

At my desk at the ad agency that I worked at from January 2000 till November 2004. Remembering the Ad Agency By Richard Mabey Jr. From January 2000 till November 2004, I worked as a proofreader, then editor, then writer, … Continue reading →

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The Role Hickam Air Field Played Upon My Dad

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

The Role Hickam Air Field Played Upon My Dad By Richard Mabey Jr. My Dad was 18 years old when he arrived at Hickam Air Field in early 1944. Dad was now part of the great Seventh Army Air Corps. … Continue reading →

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