Category Archives: patience

EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS

Posted on May 14, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

On May 14, 1804, the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to lead an expedition from St. Louis, Missouri to the west coast of our country. Such an adventure has been captured … Continue reading →

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MELT DOWN . . .

Posted on April 11, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Rushing water, Surging as it crashes, Over broken rock, And fallen trees, Twisting and turning, Undulating like a serpent, Snaking its way through the forest, Life giving water, Flourishing with vitality, Imprisoned … Continue reading →

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I CAN’T WAIT . . .

Posted on December 14, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

This time of year brings all kinds of expectation and anticipation. As we age, our ability to be patient has just about worn out completely and sitting in a waiting room can be as tough as waiting for something exciting or … Continue reading →

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THE YOUNG & RESTLESS SHEPHERDS

Posted on December 3, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

This is a rerun of what will probably be posted annually. It is a wonderful memory from several years ago, that will remain in my mind forever. There’s nothing like a Christmas pageant with children that seems to ignite all … Continue reading →

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CALM MY FEARS, LORD

Posted on September 9, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Deep within the tallest pines, with dark night’s haze enshrouded, A hidden place encased in webs of silver threads beclouded, A quiet sanctuary, a place to run and hide, A place to lick … Continue reading →

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WAITING IN WAITING ROOMS

Posted on September 9, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

When you’re in your 80s, it’s not unusual to spend a lot of time in waiting rooms.  The one pictured is quite nice.   I took the photo while waiting for Paul to get his eyes examined yesterday.  As we sat … Continue reading →

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YOU WERE BORN FOR THIS TIME

Posted on July 17, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

The Book of Esther does not mention the name of God within its pages, but He is apparent throughout the entire story. It is a story of patience – waiting for God’s will to be accomplished – and faith that … Continue reading →

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SIT & WAIT

Posted on November 2, 2021 by atimetoshare.me

Back in  2014, I wrote a musical play based on the story of Esther from the Bible.  This beautiful book reads like a fairy tale, where a lovely young woman is chosen to sit beside the ruler of the most … Continue reading →

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WHAT IF YOU CAN’T WAIT?

Posted on August 12, 2021 by atimetoshare.me

In a world that’s filled with instant mashed potatoes, instant rice, instant news, instant results and instant madness its hard to wait. In the famous infomercials where they tell you, “But wait, there’s more,” it’s usually followed by a buy … Continue reading →

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HYDRANGEAS

Posted on September 17, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

ART & INSPIRATION FROM KATHY BOECHER© I love these magnificent, showy flowers – The hydrangea, Colored pink, mauve, deep indigo and a blend of all, This year I’ve had back luck with these blooms, Late in the season I discovered … Continue reading →

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WORTH THE WAIT

Posted on February 17, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

ART & INSPIRATION FROM KATHY BOECHER© This painting is now living in the home of a good friend Waiting patiently to see what nature has in store for us in our new “old” house.  Since we moved in October, we only … Continue reading →

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I CAN’T WAIT!

Posted on December 1, 2016 by atimetoshare.me

“Time always seems long to the child who is waiting  – for Christmas, for next summer, for becoming a grownup: long also when he surrenders his whole soul to each moment of a happy day.”  Dag Hamarskjold Advent is a … Continue reading →

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I WANT IT RIGHT NOW!

Posted on September 27, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

We live in a world of instant everything. We can get information just by inputting data into a computer. We are transported to far off places with the flick of a remote. Our diet may consist of fast food, microwave … Continue reading →

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THE HARVEST

Posted on May 13, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

Like any gardener or farmer, I often grow impatient.   I want to see results within days of my planting. I soon remember that in this blogging world of ours, there are many seeds being planted each day.  The seeds don’t just … Continue reading →

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WINTER’S GRIP

Posted on February 19, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

Spent the morning at the clinic waiting to be told what I already knew. I have a sinus infection. So I’m a little late in getting a post done. This has been a much easier winter for us than last … Continue reading →

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Ten New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on December 28, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

So …. Three days until you and I will change the way we live. We will begin another diet – cut down on using electronic devices – spend more quality time with spouse or children – cut out some addictive … Continue reading →

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COME, LORD JESUS

Posted on December 13, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

It seems we wait forever, for things we want right now, It is our chief endeavor as through each day we plow. Our hearts are disappointed when things don’t go our way, but God’s own Son anointed, made sure our debt to … Continue reading →

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SIMEON

Posted on December 13, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

Some folks forget that Jesus was a Jew.  His mom and step dad were both from the lineage of King David, so they were steeped in Jewish tradition and law .  It was the custom for a male child to be circumcised and … Continue reading →

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YOU CAN TEACH AN OLD DOG NEW TRICKS

Posted on December 10, 2014 by atimetoshare.me

I’m one of those old dogs who is constantly learning.  I’ve spent much of my time on earth learning to be patient, but I never seem to get it. I had another lesson yesterday as my  group of 12 children, all third grade … Continue reading →

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