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Category Archives: aging
WHEN WILL THE RIDE END?
Life is like a roller coaster sometimes, isn’t it? You reach peaks throughout your journey and suddenly find yourself in the pits. I feel a little like Forest Gump this morning. I never have liked roller coasters. In fact, the … Continue reading
Posted in aging, anticipation, anxiety, change, corona virus, Encouragement
Tagged Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, Fear, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesis, life, ups & downs
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SERENDIPITOUS SUNDAY
One day the world is fresh and green and just like that it’ fades unseen, Like chaffs of grain or husks of corn, they pass from life, we grieve, we mourn, The wind will sweep them far and wide, they … Continue reading
MY WALK, HIS WAY
WANDERING My steps have slowed, my pace has too. A desert waits, I know it’s true, I cautiously approach its ebb, I put away all fear and dread, I trust as if a child would do, step by step I … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Faith, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
Tagged AGING, encouragement, FAITH, Jesus, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
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THEATRICALIZING THURSDAY
My word for the day is “Theatricalizing.” This is what I do. I am a theatricalizer – or a Thespian – a playwright -a performer – an actor – and old to boot. This has been my chosen profession for … Continue reading
Posted in acting, aging, Encouragement
Tagged AGING, creativity, encouragememt, Inspiration, purpose, retirement, self-confidemce, theatre
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NOT DEAD YET!
It may seem that anyone over 70 is ready for the grave, but we still have a lot to offer. About one third of U.S. Senators are over 70 – nice part time job for a retiree – but I … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, Inspiration
Tagged AGING, circle of life, experience, FAITH, life, memory, wisdom
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GERANIUMS
A geranium is a herbaceous plant or small shrub of a genus that comprises the cranesbills and their relatives. Geraniums bear a long, narrow fruit that is said to be shaped like the bill of a crane. The word is … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Art & inspiration from Kathy Boecher
Tagged AGING, Art & inspiration from Kathy Boecher, autumn, gardens, seasons, wisdom
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THE HARDEST TEARS
When we cry in silence, I think it’s probably the best time to communicate with God. Not that we should be sad when we pray, but that we feel so connected to Him, that we have no fear in laying … Continue reading
Posted in aging, armor of God, death, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, storms, stress
Tagged AGING, consolation, death, Depression, Inspiration, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, sadness, sorrow
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THIS OLD FRAME IS FALLING DOWN
Have you ever felt this way? You feel completely alone. Your life is close to its end. You seem to have lost your way. Even though you know that God is right beside you, you think He isn’t really listening … Continue reading
LOOKING FOR THE SILVER LINING
Look for the silver liningWhenever a cloud appears in the blueRemember, somewhere the sun is shiningAnd so the right thing to do is make it shine for you A heart, full of joy and gladnessWill always banish sadness and strifeSo … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Encouragement, Inspiration
Tagged AGING, FAITH, fantasy or truth, Heaven, Old movies
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OLD TIME CURE ALLS
I remember spending summer vacations at my grandparents’ farm. It was quite an experience for a city girl to become a country mouse for a couple months. I recall going shopping in the big grocery store in the nearest town … Continue reading
AGING WITH GRACE
As we grow older, we’ve developed so many layers that our skin naturally becomes thick and hardened. Each day we encounter something that causes us to falter, to waiver, to hurt and to give up. We build a shield of protection around ourselves … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Christian daily devotion, grace
Tagged AGING, detours, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, perseverance, wisdom
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AGING WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR
As you know, I turned eighty a couple months ago. I really feel this is a great accomplishment for me, but my genetic background shows that my DNA contains genes which qualify me to be a long liver. I’m not … Continue reading
Posted in acting, aging, retirement
Tagged aging., careers, laughter, living with purpose, retirement, sense of humor, women
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DIRTY WINDOWS
We have some major construction going on just a short distance from our home. A major highway, which is within earshot of our backyard is being remade to accommodate for the increase in traffic. The construction is on its second … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, forgiveness, sin
Tagged cleansing, darkness, dirt, FAITH, forgiveness, Jesus, Salvation, Sin
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POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE?
There are days, when we really have to look hard for things that make us feel good about ourselves, our lives, our futures or our past. Those are the hardest days to get through, because we often find ourselves dwelling on … Continue reading
Posted in aging, anxiety, depression, hope
Tagged anxiety & depression, FAITH, God, Hope, inspiration & encouragement, positive attitude
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THROW BACK THURSDAY
Almost six years ago, we were in the throes of looking for a new house. Time was running out and we felt like we’d never find our next dwelling place. Memories of another time, when our world caved in. It … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Family, God
Tagged anger, change, encouragement, FAITH, God's consistency, Inspiration, pandemic, throw back Thursday
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WELLNESS CHECK
I am at the age where a “wellness check” is filed with questions like, “do you feel safe at home?” or “look at these three words and I’ll ask you to remember them at the end of the exam.” I … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, purpose
Tagged AGING, encouragement, Inspiration, medical exams, retirement, wellness, wisdom
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WHENEVER YOU FEEL ALONE . . .
I guess it’s OK to have a bad day, but I hate it when I’m the one having it. I know that things will be better tomorrow, but while I’m experiencing self-doubt, worry, fear, sadness or anxiety, I feel like … Continue reading
Posted in aging, anticipation, anxiety
Tagged anticipation, Anxiety, Depression, FAITH, Fear, God, Hope, Joy, loneliness, new day, tears
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DYING WITH THEIR BOOTS ON
I love the movie, “Second Hand Lions,” with Michael Caine, Robert Duvall and Haley Joel Osment. It’s about two old codgers who won’t give up on life, even though they’re reaching that point in their existence. They use their own … Continue reading
Posted in aging, death, life after death
Tagged Adventures, AGING, America, death, encouragment, eternity, God, Inspiration, living
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DON’T LET DOUBT GET IN THE WAY
Some days I wake up wondering if my prayers will ever be answered. I have doubts and fears about my future and what God has planned for me. I think that He doesn’t hear me when I pray and that … Continue reading
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