by JemB | Dec 6, 2019 | God's love, Hope, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Ministry
God does not waste anything. While those exact words may not be found in the Bible, the concept is there. Over the last few months God has proven this in my life. I had the usual childhood answers to “what do you want to do when you grow up?” Nurse, teacher, etc. As I...
by JemB | Nov 11, 2019 | Lessons Learned, Marriage, Marriage Monday, Ponderings
Today marks 24 years since Jerry and I stood before our family and friends and committed our lives to one another. The plans and dreams we had then have changed. We have certainly changed, as indiviudals and as a couple. But we wouldn’t turn back the clock,...
by JemB | Oct 21, 2019 | Disability, Family, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Marriage Monday, Vulnerability
Last week we had the opportunity to put to the test one of the reasons we made the move to Florida a year ago. Most people, as they age, need some type of help or support. Those of us who live with disability in our families often need the help much earlier, and for a...
by JemB | Oct 7, 2019 | Disability, Family, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Marriage Monday, Ministry, Ponderings
Margins . . . We need them in our writing or creative arts so the focus of our work can be readily seen and embraced. We know we need them in other areas of our life, so we can catch our breath and re-energize for what comes next. Merriam Webster gives several...
by JemB | Sep 30, 2019 | Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Marriage Monday
“I had a bad day today.” Those were the words my husband spoke after returning home from work. Wanting to be supportive, I asked, “Do you want to talk about it?” “I just did,” he replied. And truly, that was all he needed to say. I, on the other hand, wanted to know...
by JemB | Sep 23, 2019 | Disability, Family, Hope, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Marriage Monday, Ponderings
In the fall of 2017 I put up a post entitled Driving Mr Jerry. Almost two years to the day, we just our van back after a week in the shop, and Jerry is now in week two using his old chair, while wait for repair on his typical chair. I needed to be reminded of the...