My (adopted) Brother and Sister Grant that I am staying with, are the most remarkable  couple I have ever met!  They are humble, loving, giving, nurturing, hospitable, innovative, stable, thoughtful, tolerant, steadfast in the Lord, sweet spirited, good stewards, hard working, and loving, always willing to learn and grow.  They have such a remarkable story! 

          Sister Grant was born in Mississippi, the deep South, where, as an African American child, she was brought up in a culture of such deeply ingrained prejudice that  both Whites and Blacks learned to adopt hatred and deep seated fears and disdain for each other.  The things that happened against the "Colored" were quickly passed through the neighborhoods, in hushed tones, far and wide within the Black community, without the Newspaper or TV.  Young African American children soon learned, "Their place", and did not dare cross the "line" of that place.  Early instructions were understood, although never questioned, except in the minds of the individuals.

          Growing up in such a place could (and did) harden the hearts of many and create ingrained thought patterns, that when placed against the Word of God, and God's plan for our lives, one could come up short.  But Sister Grant, even as a little girl, was bright and confident in her relationship with the Lord. Her Mother instilled in her a knowledge that, if somebody else could do it,  it could be done, and if she wanted to do it, God had given her the ability to study or practice long and hard enough to do it. 

          She has had her own Assisted Living Facility, worked two jobs to put her child in Private school, and through College.  Invested at an early age, had her CDL license and drove bus for the  Full Gospel (FTHCM) Church.  Taught Ceramic classes, was the General Contractor and Designer of this Beautiful, energy efficient house, in a Beautiful setting, which was her childhood home.  What am example for all of us. (That is just the little that I know and I am INSPIRED!)

         Bro. Grant was born and raised around the Hilton Head area of South Carolina.  I haven't spent as much time with him as I have with his wife (out and about with her) to get his story.  What I know of him is that he has such a willing heart to serve the Lord.  Soon after they joined their (predominantly white Church in Mississippi) he was asked to usher, they saw his character, and at the proper time, he was ordained as a Deacon.  He believes in doing what he does well, with excellence.  I can attest to the fact that their place (22 acres and a huge house) is kept immaculate all of the time.  What they have done is so remarkable, but I know God is not finished with them yet.  Both of them are 78 years old and act like Energizing Bunnies, and DEBT FREE!  I am energized just being around them, they have so much to teach me.

           I heard from my Nephew who lives in Louisiana.  He is usually out to sea on a barge (Deep sea diving) for months at a time and we weren't sure if he would be home when I came by.  Praise the Lord, I plan to see him tomorrow and meet his wife for the first time.  I am sooo looking forward to seeing him and his wife.  God is so good!  It is about a 3 1/2 hour drive and I will leave after the Senior Thanksgiving Luncheon at Bro & Sis Grant's Church tomorrow.