The 5th Street Candle Collection
A unique place to visit and be refreshed in the Word.
...these two photos are both me...little girl, grown woman. In my childhood picture I am holding my small Bible, in my adult picture, I am holding a photograph of my grandmother, Millie McKeever, taken in 1939. She was a young mom then...I am sure being a grandparent wasn’t even a thought as she was busy raising two small boys. But God knew eventually, this faithful woman would be a grandmother. He knew that years later, He would place her four houses away from her son’s family. While her two sons were just toddler’s when the photograph was taken...God knew that in future years one son’s wife would face tough years battling serious life threatening health problems, and the two little granddaughters would need a grandmother. A godly grandmother. But, she didn’t see it that day wearing her apron at the clothesline in 1939 as this photo was taken.
As I look at the photo of my grandmother I can trace her earthly life. I see a humble woman who never aspired to fame or fortune. She lived a silent calling to honor God in all she did. Things that probably seemed mundane and ordinary. In my book ‘Heart of a Warrior’ - A Legacy of Faith, I had the amazing honor to introduce you to the ‘Warrior’s’ of 5th Street in Highland Park, the tiny neighborhood I grew up in. A special place God planted a group of elderly women, mostly widows, that helped raise two young girls, as my mom was misdiagnosed and finally, even institutionalized. Among these faithful sweet women (I refer to them as the Aunt Bea’s of Mayberry in ‘Heart of a Warrior) was my sweet grandmother and grandfather, four houses away. As my Dad spent time at the hospital with my mom, my grandparents, and God’s faithful Warrior’s of 5th Street...the Aunt Bea’s , helped raise two young girls. Each devotion in ‘Heart of a Warrior’ - A Legacy of Faith, introduces you to these Aunt Bea’s of 5th Street sharing their story in a tiny version of a real life Mayberry, where God moved mountains...in the ordinary small acts of His Warrior’s.
Yes, I can trace my grandmother’s earthly life. I see how God used the ordinary and made it extraordinary in all that she did. We didn’t necessarily see it at the time, but like the photographs those ordinary moments have become savored, cherished snapshots of lives God brought together and touched as only He could.
‘Heart of a Warrior’ - A Legacy of Faith shared so many of those special moments, and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, buried in between encouraging and inspirational posts on The Notebook Cafe Facebook page, I’ve shared the words God has put on my heart about my family, a legacy of faith handed down from generation to generation, laughter and joy a family celebrated life with, deep grief and loss saying goodbye temporarily to my mom until the great reunion in heaven...and so much more. In His beautiful design, years later...God shared the ordinary lives of 5th Street, and expanded the neighborhood to include so many of you across the United States...thousands have ventured back to 5th Steet through the pages of ‘Heart of a Warrior’ - A Legacy of Faith, and became part of our story. Seriously, I am so overwhelmed and humbled by all that God has done. So much more than I could have asked or imagined (Ephesians 3:20)...
...God has recently brought something together that I could NEVER have dreamed of...we’ve recently worked with a local Walnut candle company, to bring you ‘The candles of 5th Street’. The first candle, released June 1st...is The Millie McKeever Sugar Donut Candle♥️♥️♥️. I can still see her, wearing her apron coming down the alley behind our house, with a bowl of warm donuts covered with a tea towel. Not only does the candle smell just like her donuts, but tied to the candle, with what looks like a vintage apron string, is her donut recipe and 5th Street story. The candles are made with pure soy wax locally in Walnut, Iowa, by the True Junk Flicker and Flame Candle Co. I am so grateful for their patience and candle making skill to bring a high quality product featuring ‘The Candles of 5th Street’. They even made the donuts to make sure the smell and taste were like my grandma’s donuts. They are perfect and you will love them.
My hope is that these candles will give even more meaning to ‘Heart of a Warrior’ - A Legacy of Faith, for those who have taken the trip to 5th Street. But, even if you haven’t...the special scent of these candles, with family recipes, will bring back your own cherished memories. A spark that will continue to light the flame of our faith for the next generation.
Welcome to ‘The Candles of 5th Street’ collection by True Junk Flicker & Flame Candle company, Walnut, Iowa. Made locally in Iowa. From our family to yours...tied with apron strings...faith in God’s plan...and love.
**Also, available in adorable wax melt donuts with faux sugar sprinkles.
For all the details and to order...click here.
You can also visit our sweet vintage and home decor shop Millie McKeever's Vintage & Home Decor in Johnston, Iowa! Click here to learn more...
...these two photos are both me...little girl, grown woman. In my childhood picture I am holding my small Bible, in my adult picture, I am holding a photograph of my grandmother, Millie McKeever, taken in 1939. She was a young mom then...I am sure being a grandparent wasn’t even a thought as she was busy raising two small boys. But God knew eventually, this faithful woman would be a grandmother. He knew that years later, He would place her four houses away from her son’s family. While her two sons were just toddler’s when the photograph was taken...God knew that in future years one son’s wife would face tough years battling serious life threatening health problems, and the two little granddaughters would need a grandmother. A godly grandmother. But, she didn’t see it that day wearing her apron at the clothesline in 1939 as this photo was taken.
As I look at the photo of my grandmother I can trace her earthly life. I see a humble woman who never aspired to fame or fortune. She lived a silent calling to honor God in all she did. Things that probably seemed mundane and ordinary. In my book ‘Heart of a Warrior’ - A Legacy of Faith, I had the amazing honor to introduce you to the ‘Warrior’s’ of 5th Street in Highland Park, the tiny neighborhood I grew up in. A special place God planted a group of elderly women, mostly widows, that helped raise two young girls, as my mom was misdiagnosed and finally, even institutionalized. Among these faithful sweet women (I refer to them as the Aunt Bea’s of Mayberry in ‘Heart of a Warrior) was my sweet grandmother and grandfather, four houses away. As my Dad spent time at the hospital with my mom, my grandparents, and God’s faithful Warrior’s of 5th Street...the Aunt Bea’s , helped raise two young girls. Each devotion in ‘Heart of a Warrior’ - A Legacy of Faith, introduces you to these Aunt Bea’s of 5th Street sharing their story in a tiny version of a real life Mayberry, where God moved mountains...in the ordinary small acts of His Warrior’s.
Yes, I can trace my grandmother’s earthly life. I see how God used the ordinary and made it extraordinary in all that she did. We didn’t necessarily see it at the time, but like the photographs those ordinary moments have become savored, cherished snapshots of lives God brought together and touched as only He could.
‘Heart of a Warrior’ - A Legacy of Faith shared so many of those special moments, and with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, buried in between encouraging and inspirational posts on The Notebook Cafe Facebook page, I’ve shared the words God has put on my heart about my family, a legacy of faith handed down from generation to generation, laughter and joy a family celebrated life with, deep grief and loss saying goodbye temporarily to my mom until the great reunion in heaven...and so much more. In His beautiful design, years later...God shared the ordinary lives of 5th Street, and expanded the neighborhood to include so many of you across the United States...thousands have ventured back to 5th Steet through the pages of ‘Heart of a Warrior’ - A Legacy of Faith, and became part of our story. Seriously, I am so overwhelmed and humbled by all that God has done. So much more than I could have asked or imagined (Ephesians 3:20)...
...God has recently brought something together that I could NEVER have dreamed of...we’ve recently worked with a local Walnut candle company, to bring you ‘The candles of 5th Street’. The first candle, released June 1st...is The Millie McKeever Sugar Donut Candle♥️♥️♥️. I can still see her, wearing her apron coming down the alley behind our house, with a bowl of warm donuts covered with a tea towel. Not only does the candle smell just like her donuts, but tied to the candle, with what looks like a vintage apron string, is her donut recipe and 5th Street story. The candles are made with pure soy wax locally in Walnut, Iowa, by the True Junk Flicker and Flame Candle Co. I am so grateful for their patience and candle making skill to bring a high quality product featuring ‘The Candles of 5th Street’. They even made the donuts to make sure the smell and taste were like my grandma’s donuts. They are perfect and you will love them.
My hope is that these candles will give even more meaning to ‘Heart of a Warrior’ - A Legacy of Faith, for those who have taken the trip to 5th Street. But, even if you haven’t...the special scent of these candles, with family recipes, will bring back your own cherished memories. A spark that will continue to light the flame of our faith for the next generation.
Welcome to ‘The Candles of 5th Street’ collection by True Junk Flicker & Flame Candle company, Walnut, Iowa. Made locally in Iowa. From our family to yours...tied with apron strings...faith in God’s plan...and love.
**Also, available in adorable wax melt donuts with faux sugar sprinkles.
For all the details and to order...click here.
You can also visit our sweet vintage and home decor shop Millie McKeever's Vintage & Home Decor in Johnston, Iowa! Click here to learn more...