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One More Day

This past Saturday we had a neighborhood party to celebrate the 90th birthday of our next-door neighbor. She is a remarkable lady. Feisty, opinionated, physically active, and mentally sharp. It was a fun and sweet occasion. Her children, grandchildren, and great grands were all in attendance. My husband put together a video with pictures of her starting as a toddler all the way through her life so far....

One More Day This past Saturday we had a neighborhood party to celebrate the 90th birthday of our next-door neighbor. She is a remarkable lady. Feisty, opinionated, physically active, and mentally sharp. It was…

Memorial

Today is Memorial Day in the United States. The day we honor and commemorate the men and women who sacrificed their life in service to our country. Most of us (I hope) are grateful to the members of our armed forces serving and protecting us. Many of us have family members who committed several years of their life, or even a whole career to the military....

Memorial Today is Memorial Day in the United States. The day we honor and commemorate the men and women who sacrificed their life in service to our country. Most of us (I hope) are grateful to the members o…

Enough

I am writing this post on the Friday before Mother’s Day. By the time it’s published Mother’s Day will be past us. But, for now I have just prayed, as I always do before I start to write, that God will bless my words and that they will be acceptable in His sight. I’m also praying that He will give me strength to get through Mother’s Day....

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New Every Morning

When Rachel first died, I had an awful time sleeping. I had a hard time getting to sleep even when I was exhausted. I tended to toss and turn and sleep restlessly. I often had nightmares that jarred me awake, my heart pounding, and my lungs gasping for breath. My panic would wake my husband who often spent the rest of the night comforting me....

New Every Morning When Rachel first died, I had an awful time sleeping. I had a hard time getting to sleep even when I was exhausted. I tended to toss and turn and sleep restlessly. I often had nightmares that jarre…