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THE STORY OF US – PART 5 – READY, SET, GO
So much was going on around us. It was 1963. President John F. Kennedy was killed by an assassin’s bullet. The event was televised. A few days later, his funeral procession would also be seen on TV screens across the … Continue reading
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Tagged AGING, cancer, Christianity, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, Hope, Inspiration, life, marriage, parenting, wisdom
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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
Posted in aging, Faith, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged biography, college, education, engagement, FAITH, God, God's plan, Jesus, life, Love, marriage, military, pre-marriage, purity, temptatio
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THE STORY OF US – PART THREE – WAITING
The summer of 1960 was filled with magic moments for both of us. Each had different plans for the next step in our education. I would have to work to pay for mine. So, I spent the summer working at … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Life, wisdom
Tagged anniversary, biography, dreams, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, Future, God, hopes, Inspiration, Jesus, journal, life, Love, marriage, wisdom
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AUTUMN HARVEST
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Within the quiet prairie lies, creatures from God’s own giving, The water provided each day, received with great thanksgiving, The stream is near to o’er filling, the fields are all ripe with grain, Mountains surround for protecting, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, autumn, encouragement, FAITH, God, harvest, Inspiration, Jesus, Religion, wisdom
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LIFE OR DEATH – TUG OF WAR
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The promises of streets of gold and no more tears to shed,Hope for peace and quiet times – no more fear of falling dead,The feast that goes on day and night and never fails to please,A … Continue reading
Posted in 9/11, aging, America, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, wisdom
Tagged 9/11, AGING, Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, fears, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, life & death, Poetry by Kathy Boecher
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WHO IS MOTHER GOOSE?
As my husband and I were sitting at the dinner table, we started talking about these old verses and stories and how they impacted our childhood. I’m sure some of them are still being used today, since they were pretty … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Children, parenting, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, bedtime, creativity, Depression, dreams, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, Hope, humor, imagination, Inspiration, Jesus, nursery rhymes, parenting, positive thought, wisdom
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I ASK YOU TO STAY . . . .
B I’ve been thinking a lot about surrendering these past few months. When I think of battle, the thought of surrender is usually a last resort. I’m learning that it should have been my mantra for a long time. Raising … Continue reading
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
One of my recurring dreams is not having my children’s lunches packed for school. My kids have since flown the coop and packing lunches is no longer a part of my daily routine, but for some reason that dream keeps popping … Continue reading
Posted in back to school, Humor, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged AGING, education, FAITH, FAMILY, God, humor, Inspiration, Letting Go, parenting, school days, wisdom
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TUESDAY TRANSPARENCY
TRANSPARENCY means to be completely honest – to wear your heart on your sleeve – to show responsibility and respect for others – to create a feeling of trust with another person. These are all definitions which apply to me … Continue reading
Posted in 9/11, aging, truth, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, cancer, Depression, Emotions, encouragement, FAITH, God, God's will, healing, Hope, Inspiration, promises, sadness, tears, transparency
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WHAT GOD ORDAINS IS ALWAYS GOOD . . .
Whether we’re facing life or death situations, climbing the ladder of success, raising and guiding a young family, beginning a new school year, we can be sure that we are not alone in it. We may think that following God’s … Continue reading
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Tagged AGING, cancer, Creator, FAITH, free will, God, God's will, healing, Letting Go, submission, Success, surrender, trust, wisdom, wrestling with God
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THE ANGELS AMONG US
Do you ever feel that God has deserted you? When I start thinking that way, I need to remember all the times when God’s angels interceded in my life. There was the time I worked at a loan company and … Continue reading
Posted in aging, angels, armor of God, wisdom
Tagged AGING, angels among us, Anxiety, death, Depression, encouragement, eternity, FAITH, Fear, God, Hope, hopelessness, Inspiration, paradise, survival, wisdom
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EVERYTHING HAS A PURPOSE
Almost seven years ago, we were holding garage sales to downsize for a move to a smaller house – about half the size of what we were living in. Both my husband and I are artists and have collected many … Continue reading
Posted in aging, purpose, wisdom
Tagged AGING, collections, death, downsizing, FAMILY, God, Heaven, Jesus, living, material things, Peace, purpose, repurpose, treasure, wisdom
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EXPERIMENTATION- GENETICS – CONSPIRACY -BRAINWASHING
When life slows down and you are moving closer to the end of it, you spend a lot of time in front of the tube. For us, it’s old movies – either cowboys and outlaws – soldiers and war – … Continue reading
Posted in aging, cancer, wisdom
Tagged Brainwashing, cancer, conspiracy theories, Creation, death, divine intervention, eternity, FAITH, genetics, God, health care, Hope, journaling, life, medicine, Omnipotencence, prayer, treatments for Cancer, wisdom
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NEW SUMMER MEMORIES
Last year, at this time, we were on the shores of the river in Hudson, WI, watching young sailors having fun and learning how to sail. It was a beautiful memory of a day. The air was fresh and clean. … Continue reading
Posted in aging, cancer, wisdom
Tagged Anxiety, cancer, COMFORT, compassion, death, Depression, determination, Eternal Life, FAITH, fears, Friendship, Hope, Love, memories, trust
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WHY IS IT SO HARD TO LET GO?
The idea of wrestling with God seems pointless to me. The results are obvious. We can’t win that battle, no matter how hard we try. Every struggle in life has a connection to that very subject. When we come into … Continue reading
Posted in aging, armor of God, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged AGING, challenges, death, encouragement, FAITH, God wins, life, We win, wisdom, wrestling with God
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IS AGING REALLY LIKE FINE WINE & CHEESE?
The idea of growing old never occurred to me until I became part of the silver haired generation. It still doesn’t hold much interest. In fact I’m trying to avoid it completely. Age isn’t particularly where anyone in our society wants to … Continue reading
Posted in aging, anxiety, Humor, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, cancer, death, Depression, encouragement, eternity, FAITH, God, Heaven, Hope, Inspiration, perseverence, positive attitude, trust, value, youth
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MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER
I’ve posted this article many times but keep hoping that someday I will be a great-grandmother. The post was submitted to “Chicken Soup for the Soul” a few years ago and appears in their book, “My Crazy Family.” Hope you … Continue reading
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Tagged AGING, humor, powerful women, strength, white hair, wisdom, wrestling
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM FROM A WISE GUY
It’s Wednesday – Hump Day – National Chocolate Ice Cream Day -the middle of the work week – a day to share some wisdom. So, since I’ve been called a “Wise Guy” from time to time, I may be qualified … Continue reading
Posted in aging, anxiety, Faith, wisdom
Tagged Anxiety, choices, Depression, disappointment, encouragement, failure, FAITH, Friendship, Inspiration, Jesus, rebuilding, restoration, Success, wisdom
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ROOTS
Art by Paul T. Boecher© A tangled mass of long spindly fingers, reach out desperately, Longing for the life-giving, thirst-quenching desire to go on, Roots, once deeply entrenched, now surface and meander through the muck, Facing obstacles unknown, yet pushing forward, yearning for … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, Family, God's plans, parenting, wisdom
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, growth, Inspiration, Jesus, learning, parenting, roots, wisdom
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