by JemB | Feb 19, 2018 | Disability, Hope, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Marriage Monday
Jerry and I were recently interviewed by Sharon Betters of MARKINC Ministries. MARKINC shares hope and resources with people who may be hurting. Their audio and video resources cover a vast array of life situations. We had a great time talking with Sharon, and...
by JemB | Feb 12, 2018 | Disability, Family, Marriage, Marriage Monday
My post last week on “To Help or Not to Help” generated some great conversation on Facebook and WordPress. Thank you. Some of you noted that it is helpful to either ask, or wait to be asked if the other needs our assistance. I could not agree more. When Jerry asks for...
by JemB | Feb 5, 2018 | Disability, Family, Marriage, Marriage Monday, Ponderings
That is the question . . .at least it is one that arises often in our home. For those of us who live in a family where one spouse has a disability it can be a fine line to discern. When Jerry drops something and it is out of his reach do I automatically stop what I am...
by JemB | Jan 15, 2018 | Family, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Marriage Monday
Last week a Facebook friend shared a link from the website Holy Ruckus. It is a letter written by a guest who witnessed a young couple’s wedding ceremony The letter is written in a different style than I write. It comes from a faith perspective that is...
by JemB | Dec 11, 2017 | Fun, Marriage, Marriage Monday
We were married in November, so started the holiday season right after we got back from our honeymoon. I was excited to cook our first Thanksgiving meal and share it with my husband. I got up early to make the stuffing and prep the turkey for roasting. I made...
by JemB | Nov 20, 2017 | Instructions for Life, Marriage, Marriage Monday
Once Jerry and I became engaged advice started pouring in. Jerry recalls his favorite piece of advice was “buy a King Sized bed – you will need it.” For me the most memorable advice came from my friend Joni Eareckson Tada. Jerry and I had not yet...
