Family Stories
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WHAT IT MEANS TO HAVE A FAMILY THAT LOVES
Walking in My Father’s Shoes As the third child in a family of fourteen kids, I learned early to “follow” Dad instead of Mom. I suppose I was “his boy” until the sixth kid…when the first boy was born. I picked up many of Dad’s traits and still use them today.…
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Holiday Christmas Family Tribute
A “Holiday Christmas Family Tribute” can be special in many ways. It reveals pleasant and cherished memories of those we love. It can also recall words we wish we had spoken but expected a future time to say them. A good thing to remember…you can still say them. The most important thing is, you “love” enough to say them…even…
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A Tribute to Michael
A Tribute to Michael: Michael, the twelfth child of Robert and Oneita Ferguson, passed away November 10, 2023. For decades, Michigan was his home. He is survived by his wife Wilma, two daughters, grandchildren, 13 siblings and a host of friends and relatives. To Michael with Love L is for Love that’s always near Embracing,…
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Ferguson Dotson Family Properties
The Ferguson Dotson Family Properties reveal the tenacity, courage and financial management our families maintained under dire circumstances. Ownership dates back to the late 1800’s. It was only a few decades after slavery ended and Blacks were allowed ownership.
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Heartfelt Family Messages
There is nothing like viewing videos of “heartfelt family messages.” They put a surge of gratitude in my heart and cause tears to trickle down the cheeks. The first photo is one of David Smith, husband of Mamie Smith. He served in the Korean War and had two (2) tours during the Vietnam War. Today,…
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Dinner at The Ledges
Dinner at “The Ledges” involves more than just dinner. It is scenery, million-dollar homes, the view, up and down, and. . . of course, food.
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MANAGING YOUR MONEY
Managing your money means having a sound financial plan. And . . . it means following that plan. Here are a few suggestions. . .
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A SISTER WHO SOARS
Shirley Ann (Ferguson) Anderson is a sister who soars. She is the seventh child of Robert and Oneita. Why is she described as “a sister who soars?” Well . . .because after she and husband Willie retired, they keep the air waves “hot.” Traveling around the world is what they enjoy doing. If money, time…
