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THE STORY OF US PART TEN – THE WAITING CONTINUES . . . .

Posted on September 26, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Then and now. 59 years have passed, and time has put us in a similar situation. When we started out, we were waiting. Today, we continue to wait. Our waiting is for different things today, but the fact that we’re … Continue reading →

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FALLING LEAVES

Posted on September 24, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER – TEXT BY KATHY BOECHER We have a huge black walnut tree in our yard. Each fall, the leaves are the first to spin to the ground. When there’s rain, we have a golden carpet covering … Continue reading →

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THE STORY OF US – PART 8 – IN SICKNESS & HEALTH

Posted on September 23, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

1 Corinthians 13:4-7: Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing but … Continue reading →

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FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN

Posted on September 23, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The first day of autumn – We see colors of great intensity, breathing their last, Each of those leaves was once just a seed – a tiny specimen of life – Part of God’s … Continue reading →

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THE STORY OF US – PART 7 -UPS & DOWNS & UPS

Posted on September 22, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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THE STORY OF US – PART 6 – LADDERING UP

Posted on September 21, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Our first year, like most young married couples, was filled with getting to know the real us. I would discover his passion for hunting. I already knew that being one with nature was part of him. Our honeymoon took us … Continue reading →

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THE STORY OF US – PART 5 – READY, SET, GO

Posted on September 20, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

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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THE STORY OF US – PART THREE – WAITING

Posted on September 18, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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AUTUMN HARVEST

Posted on September 17, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

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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THE STORY OF US – PART TWO

Posted on September 16, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

THOSE FABULOUS FIFTIES – GETTING TO KNOW YOU It was 1957. I thought I knew everything there was to know about everything. As a freshman in high school, we tend to think that way. My dreams of running away with … Continue reading →

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CHANGE IS INEVITABLE

Posted on September 13, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Change can be good; it can drive us crazy; it can be difficult, but it will happen to everyone. When something disrupts our comfort zone it can really shake us up. The world is in a constant state of flux. … Continue reading →

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WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE TOUGH CHOICES

Posted on September 12, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Proverbs 16:9 ESV “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Whether you’re a child, teen, adult or aging person, you will have to make difficult choices in this life. There will be many along the way. When … Continue reading →

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LIFE OR DEATH – TUG OF WAR

Posted on September 11, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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PATRIOTISM – WHERE HAS IT GONE?

Posted on September 11, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

“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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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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WHO IS MOTHER GOOSE?

Posted on September 7, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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I ASK YOU TO STAY . . . .

Posted on September 6, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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THE WORLD IS VERY EVIL

Posted on August 30, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

I’m quite sure that Lincoln wasn’t the only man in history to make this statement. Through the history of our world, evil has been rearing its ugly head. Each generation seems to become more and more corrupted. We can’t help … Continue reading →

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TUESDAY TRANSPARENCY

Posted on August 29, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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DON’T STOP BELIEVING

Posted on August 25, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

When the heat index exceeds the actual temperature, we become slaves to our air conditioning. When our allergies are in full bloom, yet we long to be outdoors, you think about a road trip. You may not make it from … Continue reading →

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