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.Continue reading “I Left Him”
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Thank You Brother
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 againstContinue reading “Thank You Brother”
An Unintentional Look at the Past
Neither Jerry or I are big celebrators of New Years or ones to make resolutions. This New Year’s Eve has been spent like many others – quietly at home playing or watching games, puzzling, reading and writing. I went on a hunt for a new journal to use for my prayer time (I have probablyContinue reading “An Unintentional Look at the Past”
To Be Known by Name
November is National Caregivers Month. Peter Rosenberger, a ministry colleague at Caregivers With Hope created a video to honor caregivers. We showed this video at our recent Caregivers Day of Pampering to 120 women who provide care for a family member affected by disability or special needs. There were few dry eyes in the auditorium as the videoContinue reading “To Be Known by Name”
Behind the Scenes
Sometimes I feel like this is all I see of God’s picture for my life. I have a friend “Renee” who has a very real need in her life and the deadline to have this need met is rapidly approaching. She is anxious about when and how God will answer. Many of us are prayingContinue reading “Behind the Scenes”
It’s All About Whose You Are
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 wishes came to me from people I do not know.Continue reading “It’s All About Whose You Are”
