by JemB | Oct 23, 2016 | Family, Friendship, God's love, Marriage, Ponderings
This past week I celebrated another birthday. As is typical these days with social media I received scores of greetings via Facebook, texts, instant messages, email and even a few paper cards (which seem to hold more and more value!). Some of the most interesting...
by JemB | Aug 23, 2016 | Bible, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Ponderings
While reading Ecclesiastes 3 recently my thoughts were drawn back to our courtship. Though we had met face to face, most of our dating happened long distance – Jerry in Indiana and me in California. Phone, email, and a monthly visit made by one of us were our...
by JemB | Jun 17, 2016 | Family, Friendship, Marriage, Ministry, Ponderings
The saying “It takes a village . . .” can be true of much of life. Today as I was driving to Spruce Lake where we will host our first two weeks of Family Retreat for families affected by disability I was so thankful for those in “our village” who make this, and so...
by JemB | May 19, 2016 | Family, God's love, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Ministry, Ponderings
I have often written about my amazing husband Jerry. I thought you might like to meet or hear directly from him for a change. Check out this video blog he posted. He’s pretty wise!
by JemB | Apr 16, 2016 | God's love, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Peace
If you missed part one of this story you can read it here. It sets the stage for what follows. A little after 6:30 the phone rang, it was Jerry’s cell. I answered “What’s wrong?” He said, “I am coming home, I have a wheelchair problem and need your help.” A...
by JemB | Apr 15, 2016 | God's love, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Peace
This was first printed in a book entitled Hope published by Calvary Church Souderton, PA in 2012. It is edited and reprinted here with permission. Having worked with people with disabilities for most of my career, and now being married 16 years to Jerry (who was born...