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Poem The River Of Freedom
#PruittWrites #Poem Of #America, The River Of Freedom
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Father’s Day 2020
I’ve written a lot about Father’s Day, being a son for most of them. Tomorrow is my second Father’s Day as a Dad. Our little one is sick, and Saturday was filled with a Doctor’s appointment, sickness supplies, and plenty of rest for Nicholas. I love being a Dad. I’m no expert, and there’s so much I don’t know, but I do know this. When he lays over on me, about to drift off to sleep, and whispers Dad, it makes me feel like I’m the greatest Dad in the world. While I know that I’m not, he makes me want to be. The reward of being a Dad, is…
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Thank You To The Fighting Brave
When I think of Memorial Day, I think of a farmer with a musket, who became a soldier to become not a colonist, but an American. I think of a conflict in 1812. In my mind I see the soldiers of the Civil War, and Colonel Roosevelt’s RoughRiders at San Juan Hill. I think of American dough boys as they were called in the forests of France in World War 1. I think of American GI’s who rolled into concentration camps to liberate thousands of Jews, preventing the Nazi goal of the holocaust. I think of those who served in Korea, Vietnam, and so many challenges our fighting brave have…
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Mothers Day 2020
Today is Mother’s Day. I’ve been blessed to see so many wonderful mothers in my life. First my Mother Phyllis Pruitt, who loved, taught, and invested in me, and continues to everyday. I guess that’s why we give flowers on Mother’s Day, to show them the seeds they planted in us, through love, patience, hard work, and prayers produced the good in our lives. I Love You Mom more than you could imagine! Other women who’ve poured into my life, from my Grandmothers, Virginia Ruth Hill and Marie Ball Pruitt. Each so special in their own unique way. I remember prayers, laughter, strength, and adventures. My favorite Aunt, Jean Taylor,…
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Happy Train Day 2020
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Happy Birthday Ashley
Most know the name Ashley means Ash meadow, but many do not know that the word ash goes back to the word spear. It was considered a reliable source for weaponry. Much like the tree, in my beautiful wife, who’s birthday is today, there is both beauty and strength. Her beauty takes my breath away, especially when she smiles at Nicholas or I, but it’s her strength that adds another layer of wonder. I’ve watched her endure the pain of multiple surgeries, face heartache with praise raised hands, and trust through tears. I’ve watched as that trust was not only rewarded by a faithful God, but the praise which happened…
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He Carried, Gave, And Rose
He led into a garden, knowing He would leave a prisoner, He walked into a courtroom, knowing a guilty verdict would be applied unjustly, He carried our cross along a path He never had to trod, He allowed Himself to be tied to a whipping post, when He could have ended the lives of those against Him, He gave His last breath, so we could have the life He made possible, He rose so all of us, who had no hope without Him, could experience resurrection! God is concerned for us, but not concerned by our circumstances. You see, Easter started with pain, arrest, and death, but it did not…
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Greatest Valentines Day Ever
So today, in a very funny way, was the greatest Valentine’s Day I’ve ever had. First let me say, if you’re not a parent, or a soon to be parent, you may not fully appreciate my joy at the situation. That being said, we waited 10 long years for the opportunity of experiencing today. Ashley was sick the day before yesterday, and Nicholas was sick yesterday. He seemed better this morning, so we got ready and went to daycare. We got him out, and everything seemed normal, but we smelled a “Valentine’s Day” present. We looked down, and everything seemed normal. Then, I handed him to Mom, and that’s when…
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Vaults Of Opportunity
Washington’s farewell address, Lincoln at Gettysburg, Theodore Roosevelt’s speak softly carry a big stick, and finally Dr King’s speech on the steps of the nation. These are uniquely American, pivotal words that wooed a nation. Each of these calls to action, asked America to rise to her greatest potential. While there have been a handful of others, few have impacted our continent as they have. Dr King’s words spoke to freedom, equality, and the march towards a better future. Growing up, I saw all these speeches, not as commentary on where we may or may not be, but what we could achieve together. Free, and equal Americans, working towards improving…
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Step In Time
Step in time, it’s the title of a song from Mary Poppins. It’s sung by Dick Van Dyke, playing Bert the Chimney Sweep. It also strikes me, as what today is, for all of us. My son Nicholas step in time, is holding onto things, planning for the day he doesn’t have to hold on any longer. My step in time is to lead him safely forward. This day is the first step in time, of 2020, a new year, and a new decade. What does the future hold? What will be the stories that unfold? Neither of us can answer that question today, we can only make a step…
