Tag Archives: Blessings

The Blessing of Our Last Home

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

On June 18th, I wrote a post called The Mixed Blessing of our Last Home. That seems like ages ago. Now we are a month away from closing on our new home, and we are eager to do that. We … Continue reading →

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Bone Tired, Frayed Nerves, Great Kindnesses

Posted on July 23, 2018 by

During the last three or four weeks my husband and I have dismantled two beds and have arranged them and one additional bed frame along with two dressers, a nightstand, a couple chairs and some random furniture oddments compounded with … Continue reading →

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The Mixed Blessing of Our Last House

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

We are selling our house and moving. As a disclaimer, this was my husband’s idea. He loves me very much, and it occurred to him that the discrepancy in our ages might cause some difficulties for me in the future. … Continue reading →

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Seasons of Life: Waiting for Babies

Posted on April 22, 2018 by

There are many seasons in life. This post is about just one season in my life, long ago when I was eagerly and then desperately waiting for babies. It is dedicated to the young people who are now in the … Continue reading →

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Living Life

Posted on April 18, 2018 by

My Dad used to tell me stories about several people he knew who, while grieving the loss of their spouse, were worried that they hadn’t told them recently, or often enough, how much they loved them. My Dad and Mom … Continue reading →

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Love and Marriage and All That . . .

Posted on January 31, 2018 by

Personally, I am a big fan of Love and Marriage and All That… and as today is my wedding anniversary, I hope that you will indulge me a bit. As those of you who know me are well aware, and … Continue reading →

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2018 – New Year, New Hope, New Challenges

Posted on January 2, 2018 by

Many years ago, Sam, my eldest godson, was born on the 31st day of December.  Many years earlier, my husband, Ron, was born on the first day of the year. Sam’s arrival gave his parents a welcomed tax break that … Continue reading →

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