West Virginia and his family was employed by the coal mine there. They moved in the early 50s to St. Petersburg, though because of his Dad's health, they relocated again the Grandaddy's family near Hopkinsville KY.
Greg's words make me think of some other words I heard a few years ago. I was working with the Women's Campaign Fund, a nonpartisan group helping women get elected to office at every level of government across the U.S. I went to an event in New York for wealthy women donors. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois was there and she said something I respect and admire. Really set things straight. To a group of people who help fund campaigns for women like her, she had the courage to say, "Don't come to my rally and throw me under the bus because I can't deliver your perfect agenda. I represent coal miners. They want to get their kids through school. They need to pay off their homes." In so many words, she said, even in times of big change, we can't turn our backs on the people who have given so much that every one of us has needed. The people who've turned the lights on and warmed our homes -- and so much more -- for more than 300 years.
Thank you so very much for sharing Greg's story. What a remarkable spirit and faith. He is truly leaning on the Everlasting Arms. It is wonderful to have that peace and joy to know that our loved ones will be there waiting for us in Heaven. Greg is what we call a salt of the earth person. These stories you are telling are so important and so thankful for the helping hands that are reaching out to help Greg. We visited a mine when younger and riding that elevator down into the depths I wondered how any one was brave enough to work in such conditions. Was so thankful when we were back above ground. Miners are so brave. God bless each one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DObsJ1PSdnQ
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My late husband was born in Beckley ( sp?)
West Virginia and his family was employed by the coal mine there. They moved in the early 50s to St. Petersburg, though because of his Dad's health, they relocated again the Grandaddy's family near Hopkinsville KY.
Sending prayers and best wishes.
Greg's words make me think of some other words I heard a few years ago. I was working with the Women's Campaign Fund, a nonpartisan group helping women get elected to office at every level of government across the U.S. I went to an event in New York for wealthy women donors. Senator Tammy Duckworth of Illinois was there and she said something I respect and admire. Really set things straight. To a group of people who help fund campaigns for women like her, she had the courage to say, "Don't come to my rally and throw me under the bus because I can't deliver your perfect agenda. I represent coal miners. They want to get their kids through school. They need to pay off their homes." In so many words, she said, even in times of big change, we can't turn our backs on the people who have given so much that every one of us has needed. The people who've turned the lights on and warmed our homes -- and so much more -- for more than 300 years.
Thank you so very much for sharing Greg's story. What a remarkable spirit and faith. He is truly leaning on the Everlasting Arms. It is wonderful to have that peace and joy to know that our loved ones will be there waiting for us in Heaven. Greg is what we call a salt of the earth person. These stories you are telling are so important and so thankful for the helping hands that are reaching out to help Greg. We visited a mine when younger and riding that elevator down into the depths I wondered how any one was brave enough to work in such conditions. Was so thankful when we were back above ground. Miners are so brave. God bless each one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DObsJ1PSdnQ
It's a pleasure to share Greg's story. Thanks Cindi :)