Sadness in the Joy
I realize I can't continue to mourn every moment in life or I'd be sad all the time. But sometimes, I think it's ok to be introspective and think about fleeting moments.
Scattered Pictures
I've been with my growing-up family this week. All the sisters were together. The only one missing was our brother. My mother wrote a memoire and older sister, Joyce has been editing it the past few months. On Fridays, the five siblings and their spouses meet via computer zoom and she reads the next section [...]
It’s a Process
Grief is a painful experience, and everyone at some time will experience it--no matter if you lived a good life or not.
Hope for the Future
We can trust in the God who loves us more than we love each other or ourselves.
No One Knows
Why do I bring up this sobering verse from an ancient text? To remind me--and you--of our awesome God. Who created the diverse and beautiful planet we live on. And knows our time.
A Jewel in Pink
Mom is gone from this earth now and in heaven. I wish I could have one more chance to thank her for all she did for me during my life. My mother was a treasure!
Garb of Spring
Take time to enjoy the flowers.
A Remedy for Pain And Cantankerousness
While we live on this earth, we will be concerned with something going on in the world: wars, rumors of war, famine, pestilence, sickness. But, we know one day, that will end. Until that day, we will SING! It's getting closer every day!
What Makes You Smile?
A couple of days ago, Jim and I were on our usual morning walk. Part of our walk takes us along a busy railroad track. The tracks often hustle with Amtraks that zip by with passengers peering out the windows. Freight trains move slower with long loads of oil and coal. We say to each [...]
Ham Dinner
I remembered something I'd read earlier that morning. Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. (Ephesians 4:32).