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Category Archives: aging
WISDOM IN AGING
I’ve witnessed the birth of new life – watching as those precious, little lungs take their first breath. I’ve experienced holding my own breath as my little ones grew into adults. I’ve observed each step of their development with anticipation, … Continue reading
TRAVELING WHEN RETIRED
Retire, they said. It will be fun, they said. You are free to go anywhere, do anything and scratch things off your bucket list, they say. Who are “they” and I’ll bet they’re not retired? Traveling today isn’t easy, no … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, technology
Tagged AGING, entertainment, humor, Patience, retirement, technology, traveling
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EARLY MORNING LIGHT
As the morning light arises, on a pasture green sublime, Sun light kisses trees and branches, balancing the sands of time, Though through danger I will wander, snares are set at every turn, God is there to guard my footsteps, leading me to … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, light
Tagged AGING, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, INSPIRATION, Inspiration, Jesus, Religion
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WRINKLES ARE JUST UNPRESSED PLEATS
Each day seems to etch a new line onto my face. With all the junk going on in the world it’s enough to make one look like a prune. Actually, a prune was once a flawless plum with tight, shiny … Continue reading
RAINY DAYS & MONDAYS
“Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;Thy fate is the common fate of all,Into each life some rain must fall”― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow As a child I used to think of rainy days … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, Lent, storms
Tagged Anxiety, Jesus, Lent, Mondays, Optimism, positive thinking, rainy days, Religion, struggles
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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
Posted in aging, America, anxiety, miracles
Tagged divinity, Jesus' ministry, miracles of Jesus, provision, water to wine, Wedding at Cana
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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
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
Posted in aging, war
Tagged America, Hope, Inspiration, life, promise, seasons, snxiety, spring break, wars & rumors of war
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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
Posted in aging, death, life after death
Tagged Anxiety, death, Eternal Life, FAITH, God, grief, Jesus, loss, pain, paradise, resurrection
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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
Posted in acting, aging, America, anxiety
Tagged Anxiety, death, Depression, Eternal Life, Fear, God, grounded, Inspiration, inspiration & encouragement, isolation, problems
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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
Posted in aging, anxiety
Tagged children, FAITH, humorl, joy in sadness, laughter, parenting, times of trial
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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
Posted in 9/11, aging, anxiety, death, life after death
Tagged Bible, FAITH, insopiration, motivation, persevere, persistence, trust
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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
Posted in aging
Tagged AGING, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, Optimism, Religion
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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
Posted in aging, America, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher
Tagged AGING, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, Bible, God's voice, Hope, Inspiration
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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
Posted in acting, aging, America
Tagged disabilities, Eternal Life, God, inner strength, Inspiration, mind & body, Salvation
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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
Posted in aging, valentines day
Tagged Anxiety, death, encouragement, Eternal Life, FAITH, God, Inspiration, obstacles, Valentine
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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
Posted in aging, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
Tagged AGING, eternity, God, Happy birthday, life & death, Love, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
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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
Posted in aging, depression, Inspiration, sin
Tagged Anxiety, confession, death, forgiveness, guilt, Hope, Jesus, New Life, shame, Sin
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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
Posted in aging, anxiety
Tagged adversity, Anxiety, be still, FAITH, fears, frustration, Knowing God
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