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Tag Archives: Marriage
His Dream Job
My husband died over a year ago, and the date of his burial is about a month away. I’ve had to go back to work after being out of the workforce since 2016, but thankfully, only part-time. That has allowed … Continue reading
Roadrunners and Javelina
My husband was brought to Arizona when he was just five years old and he has lived most of his life here. Before I moved with him to Arizona in 2012, I had lived and worked in Ohio, Switzerland, Pennsylvania, … Continue reading
Drafted, 1941
I scrawled the following lines in 2004, about my parents during WWII. They married in 1941 and had six months before my father had to report for duty. Between March 1942 and October 1945, he served under General Patton in … Continue reading
Thoughts on 1517 and 2020
On October thirty-first, 1517, Martin Luther posted 95 theses on the Castle Church’s door at Wittenberg, Germany, to voice his concern and objection to some of the church’s practices. He chose the day because the faithful would be attending church … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Family, Heaven, Life in these times, Love, Marriage, Mental Health
Tagged Death, Faith, God, Grief, Heaven, Liturgy, Love, Marriage, Music, Reformation, Worship
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A Literary Wedding Anniversary
It is perhaps a character flaw, but I am a keeper of lists. Among other things, I have a roster on my computer of important birthdays and anniversaries. It is updated regularly, and it reminded me that today is the … Continue reading
The Roller Coaster of These Days
I have lost people dear to me before: parents, grandparents, aunts, uncle, and my dear Godparents. Through divorce, I lost my first husband; even though I was the one who sought it, it has never stopped being a weight and … Continue reading
Posted in Life in these times, Love, Marriage
Tagged Death, Divorce, Faith, Friendship, God, Grief, Love, Marriage, Trial
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Stones and Letters
Earlier this week, I drove about 85 miles north to meet a friend at a cemetery. To be precise, I went to the cemetery where I had purchased some plots and where a recently engraved headstone and markers are in … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life in these times, Love, Marriage
Tagged Death, Friendship, Grief, Love, Marriage, Memories
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Tough Love
Last Friday, I was a soggy mess. I couldn’t stop crying. I was missing my best friend and husband so much that I couldn’t see straight. For those of you who don’t know, my husband died earlier this year. But … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life in these times, Love, Marriage
Tagged Death, Family, Friendship, God, Grief, Love, Marriage, Our choices, Thanksgiving, Thoughtfulness
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On the Subject of Men
This last weekend I had a wonderful time with my daughter’s family, who drove to Ohio from Missouri to spend time with me and take some of their belongings home. It was a wonderful balm to my heart to have … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life in these times
Tagged Blessings, Friendship, Funeral, Marriage
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Death and Life, Loss and Gain
Pondering a challenging response to a friend today, I realize that I am, at times, just barely holding on. In nearly every way, life has gotten harder since the death of my amazingly loving husband. Concerning life in general, I … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Heaven, Life in these times, Love, Marriage
Tagged Art, Blessings, Death, Desert, Faith, Friendship, God, Grief, Heaven, Love, Marriage, Memories, Picnic
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