-
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
- happyheart on I’ll Be Home For Christmas
- Bonnie Wallace on I’ll Be Home For Christmas
- Nanda Wubs on Seven Simple Words
- Peter Hartgerink on Seven Simple Words
- Steve R on Betty lost her clothes
Archives
- May 2024
- December 2022
- December 2020
- June 2020
- April 2019
- October 2018
- July 2017
- March 2017
- October 2016
- September 2016
- June 2016
- March 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- September 2014
- July 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- November 2012
- October 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- April 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- July 2011
Categories
Meta
Category Archives: Death
I’ll Be Home For Christmas
Last year at this time my mom was entering what was to be the last week of her life here on earth. The memories for me are sharp, the feelings still somewhat raw at times. Christmas lights and Christmas songs … Continue reading
Seven Simple Words
My mom passed away 6 months ago today. I miss her every day. There are traces and reminders of her everywhere in my world. Why wouldn’t there be? She was an integral part of my life for over 65 years. … Continue reading
Posted in Choices, Communication, Death, Decision, Family, Hope, Love, Uncategorized
2 Comments
Those last few days
This week I am reliving those last few days before my Dad passed away one year ago. Last October 20th found my dad in the hospital. He was pretty much bedridden and unable to stand unless assisted by 2 people. … Continue reading
Posted in Changes, Choices, Death, Decision, Family, Gratitude, Hope, Love, Testing/Trials
Leave a comment
New Every Morning
Morning glories are one of the most beautiful and easiest climbing vines you can grow in your garden or in pots. They are annual plants with slender stems, heart-shaped leaves, and trumpet-shaped flowers in pink, purple-blue, magenta, or white. Their romantic tendrils curl and … Continue reading
Posted in Changes, Death, Gratitude, Hope, Provision, The Father
Leave a comment
When All the Touchstones are Gone
A month ago my Dad died. Almost 2 weeks ago we moved my Mom, who deals with dementia, into a seniors’ residence. Now we are beginning the lengthy process of tidying up and cleaning out the family home of 64 years. Most … Continue reading
Posted in Changes, Choices, Death, Decision, Family, Hope, Provision, Testing/Trials
4 Comments
No More Goodbyes
I know that I know that I know that we are made for eternity. There’s a longing in every human heart for stability, for permanence, for things to be predictable and steady. In the swirl and chaos of how fickle … Continue reading
What’s the big take-away?
This past weekend Peter and I attended a beautiful memorial service for a friend and peer whose life was invaded by cancer. It’s the third such event we’ve been to in the last year. When anyone, but especially when someone in my circle … Continue reading
Posted in Choices, Death, Decision, Family, Gratitude, Hope, Love, Obedience, Uncategorized
2 Comments
Tribute to a friend
Days like today and news like this makes one stop and think and take stock. Seriously. This morning we heard that a dear friend of ours left this life and went to be with Jesus. My husband, Peter, had been … Continue reading
Posted in Camping, Changes, Death, Family, Gratitude, Hope, Identity, Love, Testing/Trials
Leave a comment