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THANKSGIVING IS OVER – NOW WHAT?
When one holiday flows into another, we can become overwhelmed with parties, family gatherings, lots of selfies and anticipation for the next one. I recall walking through a Hobby Lobby last July, only to see that all the summer things … Continue reading
WHAT DOES ABUNDANCE MEAN TO YOU?
Webster defines abundance as “the state or condition of having a copious quantity of something; plentifulness.” In other words it means a huge amount of material things or talents. From a Biblical standpoint, abundance may refer to having joy and … Continue reading
THE INFAMOUS WALKING STICK
My post this morning referenced a walking stick my husband, Paul uses. It is finely crafted with the addition of a horse’s hane at the top. It fits nicely into his hand and always causes a comment. It has also … Continue reading
WAITING IN WAITING ROOMS – PART TWO
“but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles;they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Within the last week, we’ve found ourselves sitting in waiting rooms again. I … Continue reading
IN FLANDERS FIELD
ART BY KATHY BOECHER – POETRY BY JOHN MCRAE (1872-1918) In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place: and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below. We are … Continue reading
MAKING ART . . .
My husband is an avid wood carver. His love for chiseling on a chunk of wood probably dates back to his younger years, sitting around a campfire and whittling. He made a living doing wood sculptures for restaurants, individual residences … Continue reading
WHAT IS TICKY TACKY ANYWAY?
My husband and I have been on a journey this year. It started almost three years ago as his body went through some difficult changes because of a cancer that was treated and supposedly in remission. It came back this … Continue reading
THE SKY IS FALLING . . .
If we were to focus too much on the events in the news, it wouldn’t take long for any of us to need treatment for depression. Our world is in a terrible state, our own country is a mess and … Continue reading
NATIONAL FERAL CAT DAY
I live in a neighborhood that is filled with feral cats. We’ve lived here for seven years now and have names for most of them. The one who seems to be attached to us we call “Crabby.” She apparently is … Continue reading
MY MOM . . .
For some reason my mother slipped into my mind today. She was a beautiful woman both on the outside and inwardly. Today we heard about the parable of the great banquet. Invitations were sent to many guests to attend a … Continue reading
THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH
I wrote this post ten years ago. Nothing much has changed in our world today. If you are familiar with God, you know that he never changes. He is more than patient with us. I thank him for his consistency … Continue reading
JUST PRAY . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Why is it when we come in prayerWe just don’t have the words to share?The struggles still continue on,Our hopes diminish and are gone. We lift our voices, but we fearThat God’s too … Continue reading
MONDAY MUSINGS
It’s Monday . . . again! Isn’t it amazing that God gives us a new day, a new week, a new beginning and a second chance? As I begin this week, I usually think about what lies ahead, but it … Continue reading
THE STORY OF US – PART 7 -UPS & DOWNS & UPS
As both of us entered our 40th year of living, we surprised each other with a party that truly did surprise. In February, everyone hid in a photography studio as Paul & the photographer were off on a photo shoot. … Continue reading
THE STORY OF US – PART 4 – MORE WAITING
When I finished my last post, I was reminded that I broke up with Paul during that first year of college. It was a time when I doubted whether making a full commitment to this man was the right thing … Continue reading
REGARDING TODAY’S POST
For some reason, WordPress deleted part of my story. This has happened to me before. I have updated the post and you should be able to read it in its entirety now.
THE STORY OF US – PART ONE
Who knew? These two little tykes would someday grow up and become one in marriage. He was from the northside of Milwaukee, and I was from the southside. Even in these early photos, Paul and Kathy were made for each … Continue reading
THE STORY OF US . . .
In looking at this photo, my husband and I could be mistaken for the “Yellowstone” Duttons of 1893 or 1923. Paul always said he was born in the wrong time period. He was not made for the new technology age, … Continue reading
PATRIOTISM – WHERE HAS IT GONE?
“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” Charles Spurgeon It was a glorious day. The skies were crystal clear of any clouds. The air was autumn crisp. Children were off to school. … Continue reading
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