Frances Mary Grant Chamberlain (1852), my paternal great-grandmother.
My husband is an avid and long-time fan of the British science fiction series, Dr. Who. If you are familiar you know every two years or so “the doctor” regenerates and there is a big explosion of lights and drama and, bam, a new doctor comes forth! The old doctor dies, I suppose, or goes to Planet Whovian with the other past doctors! We are serious Whovians; however, I’m not near the fan hubs is!
Isn’t regeneration an interesting concept!
Everything to me can be interpreted spiritually – now that can drive some folks crazy but I find it quite interesting and perceptive.
God is a Regenerator – now, we know He is The Creator but He continues regenerating.
Consider…
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob…
Enoch, Methuselah, Lamech, Noah.
Rahab, Boaz, Obed…
David, Solomon, Joseph…
Then, JESUS!
My sister and I have been working feverishly on a family memoir for our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren – so regeneration is on my mind. We’ve named the book, Family Secrets and Sacraments. It’s a story of our regeneration!
William Charles, Harold Pinnock, Harold Charles…
Delia, Margaret, Teresa…
Then, Peggy and I!
Our story is woven with sacred thread. Our heritage is rich and bold.
Now, we leave a legacy to those behind us and it is a legacy of deep, abiding faith in the TRUTH and HOPE of the redeeming love of the Lord Jesus Christ.
We regenerate.
It causes me to pause and consider every single thing I do. Every single word I speak. Every single sentence I write.
Because it matters to the regenerated!
How about you? What are you leaving to the regenerated?
Debby says
October 23, 2018 at 4:57 pmHow else can you see things except through the lens of faith? It’s who God regenerated you to be. I’m thankful it’s a big family and his regeneration isn’t limited.
admin says
October 23, 2018 at 6:06 pmAmen, right?
Tara says
October 23, 2018 at 6:44 pmI love the title of your book.
admin says
October 24, 2018 at 6:04 amI’m glad you do, Tara, and IF you read it you’ll understand it more.
Linda Stoll says
October 23, 2018 at 6:53 pmThanks for this fresh, inspiring spin on a word we don’t hear all that often …
admin says
October 24, 2018 at 7:18 amLinda, you do if you live with a Whovian!!!
BettieG says
October 23, 2018 at 7:49 pmWhat a gift you have brought together for your family! I’m so thankful that Jesus loves us as we are, but He doesn’t leave us there. Thank God for regeneration! Love your thoughts.
admin says
October 24, 2018 at 7:19 amIt was epiphany, BettieG.
Michele Morin says
October 23, 2018 at 9:22 pmI love the way you think.
admin says
October 24, 2018 at 7:19 amSerious?
Tammy says
October 23, 2018 at 9:55 pmOh, your book looks amazing!
admin says
October 24, 2018 at 7:20 amTammy, my daughter flipped through the pages of the proof yesterday. She gave it an A+++++
sue says
October 24, 2018 at 1:41 pmThat’s worth the price of Earl Grey tea!
admin says
October 24, 2018 at 4:12 pmxo
Tammy Mashburn says
October 24, 2018 at 9:10 amI love the idea of being regenerated!
XO
admin says
October 24, 2018 at 9:19 amMe too. xo
Ali Battersby says
October 24, 2018 at 9:24 amIf only every family had on historian like you! What a legacy you leave are those coming after you!
admin says
October 24, 2018 at 11:09 amThis is a simple recollection, Ali. No great literary masterpiece!! The photos are a story in and of themselves.
Alibattersby says
October 25, 2018 at 8:58 amWishing you and Lowell
safe travels
admin says
October 25, 2018 at 9:57 amxo
Merry Geary says
October 24, 2018 at 10:13 amSuch an inspiration you are leaving for the family. On another note: enjoy the open road where you will be amazed at God’s creation. Hope you get to see the red woods. I have heard rave reviews. Happy trails.
admin says
October 24, 2018 at 11:10 amNot this trip, Mer’….but The Redwood Forest and the Giant Sequoias are definitely in our future!!!
Helemarie says
October 24, 2018 at 11:57 amGosh, this is so interesting. I often wonder what heritage I’m leaving my children and grandchildren. I can’t wait to see pictures of y’all great adventure
admin says
October 24, 2018 at 12:42 pmI will post from the road!
Gretchen Fleming says
October 24, 2018 at 1:19 pmI too have been thinking abaout legacy, specifically if it is one benefiting the next generation. We hold such potential for our children and grandchildren when we can pass along our hindsight as God regenerates us. Our lives are always changing for the better I hope and what a gift we can offer those behind us as we learn from our mistakes and celebrate our victories. Thanks for sharing!
admin says
October 24, 2018 at 3:59 pmGretchen, I’m grandma to two and every day I feel as though is a lesson. They are watching!
sue says
October 24, 2018 at 1:43 pmMy painter/writer brother put this together the year after our folks went to glory – a great testament and book of stories for those regenerating in the future! check it out:http://www.hyattmoore.com/store/mom-and-dad-book-by-hyatt-moore
admin says
October 24, 2018 at 3:59 pmA beauty.
Lisa notes says
October 24, 2018 at 3:32 pmWhat a beautiful family project, Susan! I’m sure everyone will feel so honored that y’all took the time to put it together.
admin says
October 24, 2018 at 4:11 pmLisa, I think it’s a “keeper.” xo
Jennifer says
October 24, 2018 at 3:44 pmYour book is going to be a precious gift. And such a provoking question you ask: What am I leaving to be regenerated? Now that is something to mull over for a while!
admin says
October 24, 2018 at 4:12 pmJennifer, I’ve been mulling over that for about 22 years now – as soon as I became a grandma!
Boma says
October 25, 2018 at 12:34 pmThere really is a grand scheme of things! Thanks so much for sharing. Blessings to you.
admin says
October 25, 2018 at 12:41 pmBoma, so nice to see you here!
Mary Geisen says
October 25, 2018 at 5:56 pmFirst, I love that you and your sister have collaborated on this project. What a gift of legacy. I love your thoughts about regeneration. We choose what we leave behind through our words and actions. Beautiful thoughts and what a gift it will be for your family.
admin says
October 26, 2018 at 5:55 amThank you, Mary. My sister is a talented writer. She is the author of two novellas and soon to be three!
Anita Ojeda says
October 25, 2018 at 6:28 pmHow cool that your hard work is coming to an end and that you’ve produced such a beautiful book! I love the Jesus can regenerate us, and keep updating us to become better versions of ourselves.
admin says
October 26, 2018 at 5:56 amYes, I have a granddaughter that is a far better version of myself. She’s a world changer!!!
Marni says
October 26, 2018 at 6:47 amIm not even sure we, meaning me, my brothers, my cousins, our kids, their kids, their kids’ kids (Is that even proper writing)??? can begin to imagine the sweat, the questions, the grief, the what-ifs?, the memories the regenerating this book has brought to life???? Thank you for the forever memories of the foundation of this functional fabulous family!
Love and gratitude to you and Aunt Peg!!
Oh and of course happy trails ,,,without me❤️
admin says
October 26, 2018 at 8:47 amYou go with us in spirit. Keep the home fires burning, o’ daughter o’ mine! xo