A A Milne page 1

 A A Milne page 1 by ric gustafson

Jan 18 is international Winnie the Pooh day. It is also my birthday. My name is A A Milne. Actually my name is Alan Alexander Milne. People call me A A. I was born on Jan 18 1882.

My father John Vine Milne was born in Jamaica to missionary parents. I have two brothers Barry and Ken. My father J V Milne was a God fearing man. My grandfather was William Milne. He died in 1874.

My father was one of 10 children. My grandfather returned to England and started a school. My grandmother Harriet Barrett married William Milne in 1843. In 1874, my grandfather died. My father was in his late 20's. He was going to London University. My father wanted to be a teacher.

My father married my mother Sarah Maria Heginbotham on Aug 27 1878.

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

Solomon 2026 page 1

 Solomon 2026 page 1 by ric gustafson

Solomon was studying a temple model. He heard the door open and close. His Ima quietly walked in.

" The ambassador of Ammon has come". Bathsheba smiled. " He has brought his daughter with him".

Solomon looked up. " Naamah?". He scratched his chin. " How old is she now Ima?".

Bathsheba thought for a moment. " 15 I believe".

Solomon thought of the 10 year old girl he once knew. " Is she still beautiful Ima?".

" Even more so". Bathsheba's voice hesitated. " I will arrange for you to have some time alone with her before the evening meal".

She walked toward the door.

" Thank you Ima".

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Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

God's reflections: Isaiah 58

 God's reflections: Isaiah 58 by ric gustafson

When life gets you down and you are feeling blue, help others. Helping others will get your attention away from your own problems. Sometimes we feel like we are in a hole. We can't find our way out. Our hearts can open by helping others. When we help others, we have healing and joy.

Isaiah 58 says we are like a well watered garden. Our hearts long for fulfillment. We can have this by helping others. We can be like a well watered garden. This is with God's love as the source. 

research help: ' God Reflections' by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

God's reflections: Colossians 3

God's reflections: Colossians 3 by ric gustafson

Have you been hurt by the actions or words of others?. If you have, it could leave you with feelings of bitterness or anger. Colossians 3 says forgive as the Lord forgave you. On the other hand if we practice embracing forgiveness, we can embrace peace, hope, gratitude and joy. We can pray to the Holy Spirit to let go of resentment. That hurt does not go away. But we can us forgiveness to help focus on being positive and loving. With God, all things are possible. 

When we let go of anger, peace will come. God's love is healing.

research help: ' God reflections' by Roma Downey and Mark Burnett

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric

John and Caroline page 4

 John and Caroline page 4 by ric gustafson

When John and Carolyn met, he told her everything about his life. He told her about his private school on Manhattan's East Side. He told her of his ADD and Dyslexia. He told her about the death of his father and Uncle. 

Carolyn felt sorry for John. He had not had an easy life. He was the son of President Kennedy. Carolyn listened to John. She wanted to deeply know John. She respected that John loved his mother deeply.

For John, it was love at first sight. It was as if he had known her his entire life. It was as if they already had a history together. 

From the start, John knew Carolyn was special. Right away, John wanted to introduce Carolyn to his family. The women in the Kennedy family were strong and tough. There was Eunice, Jean, Pat or Joan. John's mother Jackie had already passed away.

The Matriarch of the Kennedy family now was Bobby's widow. Her name was Ethel Kennedy.

research help: ' The Kennedy Heirs' by J Randy Taraborrelli

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God's reflections: Luke 11

 God's reflections: Luke 11 by ric gustafson

In Luke 11, Jesus teaches his disciples to pray.

Our Father in heaven. He is our Father.

Hallowed be your name. God is almighty.

Your kingdom come, your will be done.

On earth as it is in heaven. Turn your life over to him.

Give us this day our daily bread. God will meet your need.

Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who have trespassed against us. We are forgiven we forgive others.

Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. Protection for the day

For yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever Amen.

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John and Caroline page 3

John and Caroline page 3 by ric gustafson

The girl that John met was Carolyn Jean Bessette. She was born on Jan 7 1966 in White Plains New York. She was the youngest child of William and Ann Bessette. Her parents divorced around 1970. Her mother Ann married Richard Freeman. Freeman had three children. The blended family moved to Old Greenwich Connecticut. The divorce was very hard for young Carolyn.

Carolyn Jean Bessette was about five foot ten, thin and acted like a high fashion model. She had golden blond hair and blue eyes. She worked at a Calvin Klein store in a mall. From there she became the director of PR for a store in Manhattan.

It was at a function for Calvin Klein where she met John F Kennedy Jr. They began dating.

research help: ' The Kennedy Heirs' by J Randy Taraborrelli

Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric