Morning mercies

Rev. Cheryl Cruce Guest Columnist For some, it is the fragrance of fresh coffee, eggs, and bacon that invites them into the day. Growing up, it was the smell of toast browning in the kitchen and a large pot of savory cheese grits warming on the stove that marked the beginning of morning. Before my feet ever touched the floor, home already felt awake. There was comfort in those familiar sounds and smells, the quiet promise that a new day had begun. When I was raising my children, morning ca