Category Archives: death
LET IT NOT BE FORGOT . . .
This is a rerun of a post I wrote six years ago in remembrance of John F, Kennedy’s funeral after being gunned down by an assassin. The story has faded from the news in recent years, but those of us … Continue reading
Thank you Jesus for another week . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This little gem fell into my lap today. An original Paul Boecher watercolor presented to me eight years ago by the artist on my birthday. Paul almost always gifted me with art … Continue reading
TURNING OLD INTO NEW . . .
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Some of the smaller river towns in Wisconsin and Minnesota were thriving communities at their start. Much of the lumber industry relied on these rivers to transport their products from the north … Continue reading
BROKEN BUT NOT DEAD YET . . .
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A sputtering, rusted, old, decrepit vehicle sits outside a broken down edifice, Both of them have seen better days, Some days I feel like this, My engine chugs along, performing well for … Continue reading
HOPE ON A HILL . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting was completed in 1989 by Paul Boecher after returning from a hunting trip in Oregon. He was not here when his mother passed, but in what appeared to be a … Continue reading
THOSE WHO REMAIN . . .
In 2011, a tornado swept through the north side of Minneapolis, leaving an abundance of destruction to homes in its wake. Other inhabitants which relied on the Mississippi River for their rookery were suddenly left homeless. One remaining survivor was … Continue reading
WHERE CAN I HIDE?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER In times of deep frustration, when all seems lost and gone, When tears of tribulaltion, become our daily song, Our Holy God, Almighty, provides a perfect spot, A quiet place of refuge, … Continue reading
MY LORD AND KING . . .
On January 1, 2025, my artist, my best friend, my soulmate and husband of 60 years, Paul Boecher went to be with his Savior. Over his lifetime he found time to talk with thousands of people. He was an encourager, … 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
TRACES OF LIFE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© “Yellowstone Falls,” acrylic In life we have a quiet voice, that whispers more than screams, We open up our mouths to speak, our thoughts, our hopes, our dreams, We take the easy … Continue reading
INDIANA OR LOUISIANA . . .
I always thought it would be exciting to be an archaeologist. The idea of wearing an Indiana Jones hat might have had something to do with it. My husband has one of those hats and at one time resembled a … Continue reading
THE BALLAD OF BONNIE & CLYDE
I had this all written today, when I realized I was a day late. However, I think the story has merit. Bonnie and Clyde were famous outlaws in the 1930s. They both died on the same day, May 23, 1934. … Continue reading
PERFORMERS OF GREAT NOTE
Today is May 10th and would’ve been John Wilkes Booth’s 186th birthday. His fate was sealed when he was only 26 years old. Up until that day, he was looked upon as a fine young actor who graced the performing … Continue reading
FACING INTO DEATH . . .
I’ve talked about my “Jewels of deNial” group in the past. This is an acting troupe which deals with the issues of aging. We’ve covered topics like technology, medical problems, memory issues, traveling in the golden years, physical maladies and dependance … Continue reading
A RENDEZVOUS WITH DEATH
On that dreary November morning, I sat in my office chair, daydreaming about my recent engagement and upcoming wedding. As I pondered the most important event to happen in my life, a customer entered the office. “Have you heard,” she said, … Continue reading
DARK THOUGHTS – SUICIDE
Recently, we were shocked to learn that funny man, Matthew Perry, took his own life. The man that spent most of his energy making others laugh finally succumbed to his own sadness and depression. Death by suicide is never the … Continue reading
THANK YOU, JESUS . . .
Thanking God for another day may seem meaningless to some. To me, it means I have another 24 hours to spend with the man I married so many years ago and love with all my heart. Each day is a … Continue reading
A LUMP OF CLAY
There’s something about a lump of clay – it’s malleable. In the right hands, with the right tools, the clay moves and becomes a different form or shape. In the Bible, we’re told that we are the clay and God … Continue reading
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
Since it’s TBT, I’m sharing a post from 2014. Jesus has been my family’s shepherd for a lifetime. Even when it seems that we’re getting close to the end of our journey here on earth, we can draw comfort from … Continue reading
PUTTING BOUNCE BACK INTO YOUR STEP
“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.” Isaiah 41:10 It’s Monday again. Thank you, Lord, for … Continue reading
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