Many of you who watched Trading Spaces on Saturday night have asked about the significance of the clock on our mantel. It was hard to catch what we said regarding that clock so I thought I'd post a little about its meaning to us.
Batch's mom, who passed away from cancer in 2003 , believed in giving traditional anniversary gifts. Traditionally the first anniversary is the "clock" anniversary, so for our first anniversary in 2001 she gave us that clock- which ironically enough, sat on the bookshelf next to the fireplace in our old house. TLC/Edward had no idea the significance of the clock prior to the reveal. I don't know who to credit with finding the clock in the rubble and debris after Katrina, but Batch did not remember that we had found it, so seeing it on the matel was 'extra special' for him. For those curious, no, it does not still work, although we've had offers to repair it. We may repair it one day, but for now will just let it be a reminder of where we've been and how far we've come. God is faithful and chooses to remind us of His plan for us in tiny little ways--like a clock on a mantel.
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This story is touching. I had no idea from the show. Thank you for sharing this extra information about the clock.
I just met with a student who was supposed to be at S. Miss Gulfport, before Katrina landed her enrolled at Birmingham-Southern this past fall. An anonymous donor has made it possible for her to stay enrolled at BSC. However, she is taking a medical withdrawal because she is so depressed about everything that has happened to her and her family. That and her family needs all the help they can get with 16 members living in a half demolished 3 bedroom house. In a nutshell, she showed up right after Katrina, asking to enroll a week late after being in a rental car with her mom and sisters. We think they were spending the night in the car. Nothing but the clothes on her back. She is the first in her family to be accepted to college so I wanted to be sure she knew we would welcome her with open arms to come back. I shared with her your blog, from August 2005 to now. We were both in tears by the end. Thank you for all of your updates. It was such a strong testimony to share with this student as she deals with the anxiety of leaving her comfortable dorm room to return to be with her family. - Renie
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