Category Archives: aging

THE TRUE MIRACLE WORKER

Job suffered greatly, all in a matter of a few days. He lost all his wealth, his belongings, his house, livestock and land. He even lost his children. With each passing moment he watched as those things were swept away … Continue reading

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WHAT TIME IS IT?

Well, here we go again. Slaves to the guy who switches out the clocks twice a year. It seems we’ve been hearing about this time change to daylight savings for days now. The hype is exactly that – hype. I’ve … Continue reading

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SPRING BREAK 2022

The calendar reads March 9th, but there is still a foot of snow on the ground, the temperature is hovering around 14 degrees, the sun is shining and for many young people it is a week designated for celebrating the … Continue reading

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I’M A THEATRE JUNKIE

I think it began when I was three. Mother enrolled me in ballet, tap, jazz and baton lessons – thinking I would someday become the next Shirley Temple.  I learned to step, shuffle, ball and change before I knew my … Continue reading

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IS THERE SUCH A THING AS GOOD GRIEF?

We know that grief is a very common emotion among us humans, yet when we’re experiencing it, there is nothing anyone can say or do to keep the tears from falling – the heart from longing – the mind from … Continue reading

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DOWNWARD SPIRAL

“I wonder if I’ve been changed in the night. Let me think. Was I the same when I got up this morning? I almost think I can remember feeling a little different. But if I’m not the same, the next … Continue reading

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OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES

My husband is back in the hospital again. I needed a pick me up so turned to one of my old posts. Sometimes we just need to laugh in spite of our circumstances. God gives us a sense of humor … Continue reading

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DON’T GIVE UP

God gives us some good advice in James 1:3 & 4. He tells us to hang in there – to hold on to our beliefs – to trust in His wisdom. It isn’t always easy to do that, especially when … Continue reading

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COCKEYED OPTIMIST

“Life is a train of moods like a string of beads, and, as we pass through them, they prove to be many-colored lenses which paint the world their own hue, and each shows only what lies in its focus.”  Ralph … Continue reading

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FLEETING MEMORIES

Howling, whistling, streaming through a patch of aging trees, The wind surprises and upsets and strips them of their leaves, One day a lush green canopy, another turned to gold, Soon withered, dry and sapped of life, they waiver in … Continue reading

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A BEAUTIFUL MIND

Last night I had the opportunity to attend a performance of “The Miracle Worker,” performed by young actors.  It is the story of Helen Keller’s journey of inner strength learned through her teacher Annie Sullivan.  The relationship between these two … Continue reading

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IT’S STILL LOVE WEEK

Valentines have been shared. Hugs and flowers have been sent and received. I even went out yesterday and bought a valentine shaped box of candy for half price. You can see where my romantic side has been taken over by … Continue reading

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GROW OLD WITH ME, THE BEST IS YET TO BE

Today, my husband becomes and octogenarian. I will catch up with him in June. We’ve known each other since we were thirteen and he has been my best friend through all those years. I wrote this poem a few years … Continue reading

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SECRETS

We are all sinners. We live in the shadow of our first parents, Adam and Eve and therefore cannot escape the wages of sin, which is death. I think when we know God provided us with the perfect solution for … Continue reading

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GET OVER IT!

Do you ever feel like you’re drowning – not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually? There are days when I wonder if I’ll ever be able to accomplish a given task.  I fear I’ll never have the strength or energy I did … Continue reading

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GROUNDHOG DAY ALL OVER AGAIN

Punxsutawney Phil did it again.  He saw his shadow and therefore there will be six more weeks of winter.  This year has been brutal for most of the nation as far as winter is concerned.  Even in Florida temperatures are … Continue reading

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HEALING IN LAUGHTER

A child’s laughter is one of the sweetest sounds in the world.  Laughter from an elderly person with no teeth can be just as gratifying.  Laughter can also indicate embarrassment, frustration or even panic.  Laughter can trigger all kinds of emotions, but one thing … Continue reading

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HOW STRONG ARE YOU?

ISAIAH 41:10 ESV  “fear not, for I am with you;    be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you,    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” The Winter Olympics are officially underway.  As usual … Continue reading

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THE HIDING PLACE

We often seek to hide from God – our sins are much too great, We tremble at the thought of Him, but He will simply wait, Until the darkness is too much for us to comprehend, We’re in so deep, … Continue reading

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JESUS LOVES ME!

On the outside, most of us look pretty normal, but once we get to know each other, the flaws jump out at us like a frog sitting on a hot frying pan.   We can make ourselves look good by taking … Continue reading

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