Category Archives: ENDURING LOVE

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MY LOVE . . .

Posted on September 26, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

TO MY BEST FRIEND, THE LOVE MY LIFE, MY SOULMATE: Today it will be the 268th day since the day you entered heaven. It’s also a day we looked forward to each year. It would’ve been 61 years of anniversary … Continue reading →

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MATED FOR LIFE

Posted on March 28, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER There are many creatures that mate for life. The magnificent trumpeter swans are in that category. Swans often decide on their partner before they’ve completely matured. They spend all their time together. … Continue reading →

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MY FOREVER VALENTINE . . .

Posted on February 15, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Yesterday was possibly the first Valentine’s Day that we weren’t together. I found this post from seven years ago which I wrote to my forever Valentine. This special day was one that … Continue reading →

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UNTIL OUR DYING DAY

Posted on February 11, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© We sat, just the two of us, looking out upon the still waters, You held my hand in yours with strength and love, Two bodies, yet one, We’ve grown together … Continue reading →

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THE BIRDS OF THE AIR . . .

Posted on February 4, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© An artist must experience life in their own way to set the wheels in motion. Paul’s love of nature and the outdoors was born with that truth. He would sit for … Continue reading →

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WE CAN NEVER LOVE LIKE GOD DOES

Posted on October 28, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

The very idea that God loves us without conditions is impossible to comprehend. When you add to the fact that His forgiveness is a reflection of that love and even when we were sinners, He loved us more than we … Continue reading →

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SURPRISE!

Posted on September 23, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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THE STORY OF US – PART 9 – FUNNY FACES

Posted on September 25, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

OK, so why all this stuff about us? Tomorrow will be our anniversary. 59 years ago, we vowed to love, honor and obey. These vignettes are about an average married couple. Our story isn’t much different than most, but it … Continue reading →

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A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF US

Posted on August 13, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Our week was filled to overflowing with visits from dear friends on Monday – a view of another friend’s beautiful garden and short visit with them. Tuesday was spent with church friends at breakfast, made possible by those friends’ generosity. … Continue reading →

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SHROUDED IN MYSTERY

Posted on July 3, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

The image I’ve chosen for today’s post is almost an exact replica of what I’m viewing outside my window this morning. The words that are attached to it, are indicative of what I’m feeling this morning. When you’re waiting for … Continue reading →

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MISSING MY DOG

Posted on March 6, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

David Kitz had a charming story about his dog, “Champ,” this morning. It brought to mind all the many dogs we’ve had as pets over the years. Four years ago we said goodbye to our twelve year old Llewellin Setter, … Continue reading →

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FOR GOD SO LOVES YOU . . .

Posted on February 14, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

I love you with all my heart! I’d do anything for you! You are the most important person in my life! These are phrases that will be written or said today as we honor those we love. Shouldn’t every day … Continue reading →

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE

Posted on February 11, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Who knew I would be chosen by you?Who knew that our lives would blend into oneWith separate physical bodies, but tied together for a lifetime?Who knew you would become a man of … Continue reading →

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A CHILD IS BORN

Posted on December 16, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

A new life emerges. Air fills His little lungs. He lets out a big scream. His mother swaddles Him in strips of cloth already prepared for this journey. She snuggles Him tightly and kisses his curly head. This child entered … Continue reading →

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HAPPY EVER AFTER

Posted on April 19, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER – ARE THERE HAPPILY EVER AFTERS? If every day held fairy tales and happily ever afters,Our lives would soon grow boring. We’d be hanging from the rafters.So, God gives us all challenges through every single dayTo … Continue reading →

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GOD LOVES ME DEARLY

Posted on February 14, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

August Dietrich Rische (born February 5, 1819 in Minden ; † November 15, 1906 in Ludwigslust ) was the author of the lyrics for the children’s hymn, “God Loves Me Dearly.  The hymn was written in 1852 by this young Lutheran pastor, who was working with homeless and disadvantaged children.  … Continue reading →

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HEART & SOUL

Posted on February 12, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

I can still recall sitting at an old upright piano, with another sharing the piano bench and playing the high notes while I plunked out the chords.  Heart and soul, I fell in love with you, Heart and soul, the … Continue reading →

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WHEN THERE ARE NO WORDS

Posted on October 14, 2021 by atimetoshare.me

COVID has captured another of our friends and he is now in the presence of God.  As we try to make sense of the darkness of this disease, it’s hard to imagine how it affects so many of us.  Words … Continue reading →

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WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW IS . . .

Posted on July 17, 2021 by atimetoshare.me

What the world needs now is love sweet loveIt’s the only thing that there’s just too little ofWhat the world needs now is love sweet loveNo not just for some but for everyone Lord we don’t need another mountainThere are … Continue reading →

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HOW ABOUT THE KID WHO GETS NO VALENTINES?

Posted on February 14, 2020 by atimetoshare.me

Poor old Charlie Brown. Every year it’s the same thing. He addresses enough Valentines for everyone in his class and doesn’t receive one in return. It has to be hard for a kid not to get even one Valentine. Think … Continue reading →

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