The story I'm about to share with you is one that's very close to my heart. And, since I'm not a believer in coincidences, I know the events that played out a few years ago were orchestrated by God, as He brought two individuals together who formed a very precious (and healing) friendship. If you've ever considered writing a book, people will advise you to write about what you know. That being said, I had the privilege of knowing Ms. Oleta B. Greer-Simmons, and this elderly w

People used to describe someone who was extremely enthusiastic or fixated on something as "having a bee in their bonnet". An interesting turn of phrase that's seldom used these days—probably since there aren't a lot of people walkin' around sporting bonnets. Perhaps it's been replaced with words like compulsive obsessive or worrywart. Regardless, it is a rather disturbing notion. While I've never had a bee trapped in my hat, I once experienced having a wasp inside my shirt. I