Category Archives: aging
PLANK IN EYE DISEASE
When you get even the smallest speck of dust or pollen in your eye it can cause a ton of discomfort. In Matthew 7:3-5, Jesus says, “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and … Continue reading
BE THE WEEBLE . . .
The Weeble was invented in 1971 by toy company, Hasbro. They are a variety of children’s roly-poly toys. They’re still available on the market under the Playskool brand. These egg-shaped toys are weighted at the center of the bottom, allowing … Continue reading
SURPRISE!
Yesterday we were invited to attend a baby shower as a family. The new arrival is expected at any time. Anticipation for this event had been highlighted by a quick visit from our South Carolina and Illinois family. Little did … Continue reading
IT’S NOT COMPLICATED
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The simplicity of the Gospel often boggles the mind. We are expected to believe something extraordinary – inconceivable – impossible. We delude ourselves into thinking there has to be more to it … Continue reading
THE WEEK IN REVIEW . . .
Looking back and looking forward both bring challenges and joy. My problem is that I often lose sight of the highlights of the past week and the good things that lay ahead. Many times, we get lost in the mundane … Continue reading
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE . . .
When you consider having a family, be prepared for tons of frustrations – giving up the things you enjoy doing for yourself – keeping one eye opened while you sleep – never getting the laundry done – a sink full of dishes -maintaining your … Continue reading
BUILDING FAITH ON THE UNSEEN . . .
Faith is impossible if you rely on reason or logic. Faith means giving up control. Faith is taking for granted a truth that you can’t make sense of. It requires surrender. When we are tested in this world of ours, … Continue reading
HIGHS & LOWS
The image I’ve chosen today is of a vintage roller coaster. To tell the truth, the ups and downs kind of resemble what happens in our daily walk. There are twists and turns, new journeys into the unknown and emotions … Continue reading
SIGNS OF AGING – DROOL . . .
Here it is – Saturday. Another week has melted into the past and it’s been filled with all kinds of emotions. As the days pass, it seems they go much faster as I grow older. One may even dribble into … Continue reading
TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY . . .
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” Martin Luther What if there was no tomorrow? What if the world ended today? What if – what if – what … Continue reading
GETTING RID OF POINTLESS DRAMA . . .
“If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were.” Richard Bach We all have people in our lives who bug us, bring us down, don’t understand us, are not … Continue reading
THAT FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL . . .
Most young people are back in school again. Where did the summer go? It seems as though it flew by, but then every season seems to pass quicker when you grow older. As a youngster, I remember the above poem … Continue reading
BORN WITH A TERMINAL DISEASE
The thought of a terminal disease creates thoughts of death. Those words strike fear and anxiety into anyone faced with them. After all, didn’t God promise a life planned exclusively in each one of us? He promised in His book, … Continue reading
BRIDGING THE GAP OR REBUILDING THE BRIDGE?
I love this quote by Ronal Reagan, because it gives us hope for future generations. Every step brings new knowledge along with wisdom. Bridging the old and new can reach one end of the bridge and allow them to merge … Continue reading
HELLO, SEPTEMBER . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY FROM KATHY BOECHER© The fields are almost harvested, the hay lays on the ground, The air contains the slightest chill, with stillness all around, An old, red barn stands waiting now, to make it overflow, Abundance of hay and … Continue reading
LIKE I NEED ANOTHER PLANT . . .
Yesterday the air cleared enough for me to breathe long enough to get out and do my grocery shopping. As I pushed my cart rapidly through the store, I ventured into the garden center. I love the mums that show … Continue reading
DEATH CANNOT OVERPOWER US . . .
A year ago, we were beginning to experience what Palliative care is. It is defined as treatment for those with terminal diseases of a chronic nature, which continue until death. In a way, each step closer becomes more and more … Continue reading
SUMMER’S END . . .
As giant sunflowers dot the landscape and the smells of autumn begin to invade our nostrils, we say goodbye to summer and hello to my favorite time of the year. Autumn brings reminders of pumpkins, harvesting, hayrides and crunching leaves … Continue reading
A MILLION DREAMS . . .
My dreams leave me wondering about the contents of my brain. They’re vivid, almost real, sometimes a reflection of something memorable and often disconnected. Dreams are things we might wish for, as the world would like us to believe. Walt … Continue reading
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