What does “Hoolaray” mean? I bet you are wondering where I came up with that word.
In our family, we have a few special words and phrases that make little sense and maybe aren’t even actual words. We’ve adopted this “family vocabulary” over the years and still use them, and all our family members know what they mean. Everyone outside of our family looks at us a little cock-eyed when we use the vocabulary in public.
One of those words is “majigga.” It started when our kids were young. My husband, Jody, was working on a project with five year old Aaron. When Jody asked to be given a certain tool that was nearby. Aaron said, “Huh? I don’t know which thing that is.” Jody called out the correct name for the tool twice, with no luck.
Finally, Jody said, “It is that thing-a-ma-jig next to you.” Then he heard, “Oh, okay. It’s this majigga, right?” And so, since then, we use the word “majigga” for everything whose name we can’t remember.
Another of our words is “Hoolaray,” which is a combination word. The original word was “hurray,” and it morphed into something improved that is more than just a plain hurray. It is reserved for something really special.
Because of what Jesus has done in my life to give my life meaning and purpose, I want to share that with others. I like to be transparent and share about the good days and the bad days, the real struggles and successes of living the Christian life.
When my attitude is right, I remember that every day is a bonus day that I can spend serving him and living in a way that is pleasing to him. Those days I shout “Hoolaray!”
Announcing
This book is the story of a life-changing series of events that changed my life forever. This story is being told to bring comfort to those going through their own crisis or to give insight to those who have loved ones going through a crisis. My desire is for you, the reader, to grow closer to the Lord as you read this book, becoming the person he created you to be. I also hope you can experience for yourself the gold nuggets of blessing God has planned for you. It truly is possible to learn to have joy and keep your hands in the air, even while on the roller coaster of life.
The book is now available on Amazon here. Hoolaray.
