Tag Archives: birthdays

JUST ANOTHER DAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Here’s another farmstead painting. I love the colors and detail. The fellow waving us in reminds me of Paul. He was friendly, inviting, welcoming, eager to talk, a man with stories galore … Continue reading

Posted in aging, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, eternal life, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

ANOTHER DAY OLDER AND . . .

I’m on my last day of being 82. I never thought I’d be facing another birthday. In fact, I am amazed that I’m still alive. My years have been full of so many memories. Thankfully, I have a selective memory … Continue reading

Posted in aging, Bible, eternal life, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 21 Comments

ANOTHER DAY OLDER & . . .

It’s that time again. Another day, another birthday. Who would’ve thought I’d ever live this long? I still own the baby dish from which my mother once fed me. I’ve collected lots more stuff over these 82 years. Of those … Continue reading

Posted in aging, Family, wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SISTER

My sister came into this world almost five years after I had established myself as the number one grandchild on both sides of the family.  I was the chief kingpin and I was not about to let her take over … Continue reading

Posted in aging, Family, wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE

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

Posted in Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, ENDURING LOVE | Tagged , , , , | 16 Comments

I’M NOT A TREE!

There’s something about a tree.  When it grows old it has gained great stature.  It has reached towards heaven and branched out in many directions.  The circles on your trunk indicate how many years you’ve endured.  People on the other … Continue reading

Posted in aging, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 13 Comments

MY CHILD, MY JOY!

When she was brought home, preparations were being made for Christmas.  She was due on Christmas Day, but surprised us by coming early.  We named her Joy Noel, not realizing just how much of a joy she would grow into. … Continue reading

Posted in Family, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

L’CHAIM

Today I’m blessed to have survived 75 years of life.  As many of you know, I am at an age where many of my friends are already in heaven or are facing the near possibility.  For some reason, God has … Continue reading

Posted in aging, Christian daily devotion, Life, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 18 Comments