by joanborton | Aug 23, 2024 | Disability, Friendship, God's love, Lessons Learned, Travel
Anxious is an apt term for how I felt recently. Jerry and I received an invitation to an event in a part of the country we used to visit frequently. The occasion is pleasant and will take place later this year. Right away, we both said, “Yes, let’s try to get there.”...
by JemB | Oct 28, 2019 | Family, Friendship, Marriage, Marriage Monday, Ponderings
Sometimes a few well phrased words can speak more than paragraphs of prose. I hope you enjoy some of my favorite marriage quotes. A great marriage is not when the ‘perfect couple’ comes together. It is when an imperfect couple learns to enjoy their differences. Dave...
by JemB | Feb 26, 2018 | Disability, Friendship, Marriage, Marriage Monday, Travel
Alone. For one week. In his back up wheelchair that is not retrofitted for him to drive his van. So now he is homebound too. How could I leave him like that? He told me to. I offered to cancel my travel and stay home. He said no. He knew I needed this time away. I...
by JemB | Mar 19, 2017 | Bible, Disability, Family, Friendship, God's love, Peace, Ponderings
The sermon being preached from the stage was full of truth. Yet in the back row of the auditorium a very different sermon was reaching deep into my heart. I find it difficult to go to church alone, and this was one of those days when I had to do just that. Strike 1...
by JemB | Feb 20, 2017 | Family, Friendship, Fun, Ponderings, Travel
That title sums up my experiences of the last several weeks. It went a little like this: I took some time off the grid. It was my vacation before my vacation! I have a feeling that this will become a part of my regular routine. Refreshing is the best way I can...
by JemB | Jan 22, 2017 | Bible, Disability, Family, Friendship, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Ministry, Ponderings
In 1984 then President Reagan wrote an order proclaiming the 22nd of January (or the nearest Sunday to that date) to be Sanctity of Life Sunday. The particular date was chosen as it corresponds to the anniversary of the Roe v Wade decision. Typically in Christian...
