Author Archives: Cathy Neil

About Cathy Neil

Cathy Craig Neil is a wife to Mark, mother to Sara and owner of a somewhat famous cat, named Maxicat after The Gladiator. She is a graduate of Erskine College, and a Licensed Property Manager. Cathy lives in Sumter SC with her family. Please check out her new blog at http://www.craigmotor.wordpress.com

The World’s Worst Bridesmaid

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Cathy Neil

Our daughter is at the age when her friends are getting married. She has already been in one wedding; the wedding that changed her mind about being in other weddings. The expensive gowns, tuxedos and cake couldn’t keep the couple … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Cathy Neil

Memorial Day is a day we remember those who have fought for our freedoms and paid the ultimate sacrifice.  My view of this day has drastically changed over the years. It is sad to confess but I use to take … Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Past

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Cathy Neil

  The Craig Reunion The ties that bind us come from all different sources. One of the most important is family heritage. I know that because mine is rich in history and tradition. I have a greater appreciation for the … Continue reading →

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The Signs of Easter

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Cathy Neil

It was the mid 1980’s that Easter began to mean something real to me. The movie “The Ten Commandments” with Charlton Heston and Yul Brynner was made in 1956 when I was a year old. Watching it at that time … Continue reading →

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Lessons I Learned from the Bears

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Cathy Neil

Living in WNC was a wonderful experience. My parents own a vacation home located on a secluded mountain road. It was a haven for me and my daughter and a place of refuge. The scenery is magnificent; the mountains look … Continue reading →

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There is more than Dirty Clothes at the Laundromat

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Cathy Neil

For those of you who have never been to a Laundromat you should try it at least once in your life. In the past I used it because my washer machine broke while waiting on a new one to arrive. … Continue reading →

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Plague of the Frogs

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Cathy Neil

Have you ever wondered what it must have been like to be in the midst of the plagues in Egypt? Have you thought about how miserable it would have been?   I would have been a very unhappy Egyptian if I … Continue reading →

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Mom, you want to join Facebook?

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Cathy Neil

For all of you out there who are either computer literate or illiterate, Facebook is now everywhere. You don’t even have to know how to use it, or know how to find it on the internet. To be honest you … Continue reading →

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Peace: God’s Lap of Love

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Cathy Neil

Philippians 4 has a verse about the peace that passes all understanding. I have read it for years but never really grasped the whole meaning of it. A few months ago I realized I have never known what that is … Continue reading →

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It Just Makes Sense

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Cathy Neil

Growing up in church was not always that great. I must admit my journey has taken many detours and I have ended up here. By that I mean I finally understand what church was meant for although I didn’t learn … Continue reading →

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