Wisdom for the Journey

AC C O R D I N G T O M I S S LU L A : Wisdom for the Journey

L AUR I E A . MCA L P I NE

ACCORDING TO MI SS LULA: Wisdom for the Journey

compiled by Laurie A. McAlpine

Copyright © 2020 by Laurie A. McAlpine

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P R E FAC E

“If you’re looking for a sick person, you’ve come to the wrong place!” With that propitious greeting, I was introduced to Miss Lula. As a Spiritual Director for Hospice, I was privileged over the next several months to learn about living and learn about dying according to this wise lady. Who would have ever suspected the treasure of knowledge I would discover under the tin roof of the rambling old house? Recently diagnosed with terminal cancer, she never dwelled on her situation but rather on the precepts of a life well lived. Miss Lula spoke simply and honestly about the profound challenges and also the opportunities of the human experience. Her words and counsel made a significant difference in my life and I am better for it.

Love

I S AS LOVE

does.

When you

wait

time. ON THE Lord, HE’ S ALWAYS on

God is

good

time.

ALL THE

I CAN’ T BE

anybody else me. but just

keep SOMETIMES

you just have to

walking. on

listen

If you

learn.

YOU WI LL

has a Everybody

song.

thank God GOOD We need to BAD. for the and the

Manners will take you

money. FURTHER than

The Lord

HAS BROUGHT ME

from a long,

long way.

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired and success achieved.”

— Helen Keller

Miss Lula

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A native of South Carolina, Dr. Laurie McAlpine holds degrees from both Washington and Lee and The University of the South (Sewanee) with concentrations in Southern History and Theology. He is especially interested in the interplay between life events and the human condition. Dr. McAlpine has served as Spiritual Care Coordinator with Hospice and as an ordained minister in the Episcopal church.