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THE FAMILY BOND . . .
When I think of family, I think of happy times, anxious moments, days of stress and sometimes even anguish. Still there were times of hope and being sure that we were all tightly woven into a patchwork of threads that … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, parenting
Tagged AGING, common ground, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, Heaven, Inspiration, Jesus, reunion, wisdom
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UNCONDITIONAL LOVE . . .
When you consider having a family, be prepared for tons of frustrations – giving up the things you enjoy doing for yourself – keeping one eye opened while you sleep – never getting the laundry done – a sink full of dishes -maintaining your … Continue reading
Posted in aging, parenting, wisdom
Tagged birth, Blessings, children, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, parenting, pregnancy, unconditional love, wisdom
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BUILDING FAITH ON THE UNSEEN . . .
Faith is impossible if you rely on reason or logic. Faith means giving up control. Faith is taking for granted a truth that you can’t make sense of. It requires surrender. When we are tested in this world of ours, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, falth, wisdom
Tagged AGING, belief, encouragement, FAITH, God, holy spirit, Inspiration, Jesus, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, Religion, trust, wisdom
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PRAYER FOR THE WEEK . . .
This familiar painting once had a prominent place in our home. It was a constant reminder to take all our cares to Jesus in prayer. Prayer was taught to us at an early age, not because it was a tradition, … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, prayer, wisdom
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Jesus, needs, petitions, prayer, thanksgiving, wisdom
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THEY ALL FALL DOWN
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The sassy winds of autumn swirl through wilting trees of gold, The life is being sapped from things including young and old. The brilliance of each final growth is now exposed to … Continue reading
GETTING RID OF POINTLESS DRAMA . . .
“If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were.” Richard Bach We all have people in our lives who bug us, bring us down, don’t understand us, are not … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Friendship, wisdom
Tagged AGING, encouragement, friends, Inspiration, Letting Go, mercy, opinion, relationships, surrender, tough love, wisdom
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TINY BLESSINGS . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Filtered light kisses tiny petals,Morning mist embraces each leaf,Golden rays enliven,Breathing,Inspiring,Giving hope,Fear and anxiety drowned by the beauty,Bringing peace,Lifting up,We start anew,We gasp for fresh air,We believe,We know,We are convinced,We can look forward,Little faces … Continue reading
Posted in Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, God's plans, Inspiration
Tagged Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, contentment, encouragement, FAITH, God, Inspiration, Peace, seasons
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FINAL DAYS OF SUMMER . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Summer days are quickly fleeting, Soon the air will shift and blow, Heat gives way to colder weather, and we’ll see the white of snow, While we wallow in the beauty of these … Continue reading
THAT FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL . . .
Most young people are back in school again. Where did the summer go? It seems as though it flew by, but then every season seems to pass quicker when you grow older. As a youngster, I remember the above poem … Continue reading
Posted in aging, education, Family, parenting
Tagged AGING, Bible, education, encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, learning, life & death, teaching, wisdom
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BEAUTY IN THE STORMS . . .
“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” John Muir Last night the sky was filled with … Continue reading
Posted in God, seasons, storms, wisdom
Tagged COMFORT, encouragement, FAITH, God's power, Hope, Inspiration, motivation, nature, Peace, storms, weather, wisdom
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LIKE I NEED ANOTHER PLANT . . .
Yesterday the air cleared enough for me to breathe long enough to get out and do my grocery shopping. As I pushed my cart rapidly through the store, I ventured into the garden center. I love the mums that show … Continue reading
Posted in aging, cancer, healing
Tagged cancer, COMFORT, encouragement, FAITH, God's will, healing, Love, Peace, surrender, wisdom
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A MILLION DREAMS . . .
My dreams leave me wondering about the contents of my brain. They’re vivid, almost real, sometimes a reflection of something memorable and often disconnected. Dreams are things we might wish for, as the world would like us to believe. Walt … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Dreams, Encouragemet
Tagged AGING, anxiety & depression, dreams, encouragement, FAITH, fears, Future, God, H, Hope, Inspiration, INTERPRETATION, visions, wisdom
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OUR FATHER GOD . . .
Parenting can be rewarding, a little stressful at times, somewhat frustrating at others, but always an adventure. When God blesses us with children it’s our obligation as good and loving parents to make sure that child is cherished and cared for, but … Continue reading
Posted in God, parenting
Tagged cherishing, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, Father, God, Inspiration, Love, parenting, trust, wisdom
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LAST BLOOMS OF SUMMER . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A bouquet of vibrant colors, slowly fading in the hand, Picked fresh this very morning, plucked from the moistened land, Our lives are like those flowers – they slowly wilt and die, We want … Continue reading
Posted in Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, Jesus, seasons, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Art & Poetry by Kathy Boecher©, encouragement, FAITH, Inspiration, Jesus, wisdom
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GOD’S PRESENCE . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I need to be wrapped in the protection of God’s holy wings. Each pinion gently lays over me – cuddling and nurturing. The softness and strength are overwhelming. He breathes His presence upon … Continue reading
TRACES OF LIFE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© “Yellowstone Falls,” acrylic In life we have a quiet voice, that whispers more than screams, We open up our mouths to speak, our thoughts, our hopes, our dreams, We take the easy … Continue reading
Posted in death, Life
Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, Creation, encouragement, eternity, FAITH, God, Inspiration, life & death
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LAUGHING IS GOOD FOR US . . .
In looking at my posts over the past few weeks, I realized I was spending a lot of time talking about sadness, depression, worry and anxiety. Maybe that’s because life has changed for us drastically over the past couple years. … Continue reading
FROM HERE TO ETERNITY . . .
I like to think of my life as a series of episodes. Each one leads to the next, which can leave you hanging at the end and wondering what’s next. They can also cause you to think about the endless … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Life, wisdom
Tagged AGING, chasing the wind, circle of life, encouragement, FAITH, God, Heaven, Inspiration, life & death, promise, wisdom
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VACATION MEMORIES
The most memorable times of my life have been spent on family vacations. Now that travel is pretty low on our to-do list, it’s kind of fun to look back at those times when we would venture out into the … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Family, memories
Tagged encouragement, FAITH, Family vacations, humor, Inspiration, memories, nostalgia, perseverance, road trips
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ALL ALONE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This planet’s not my home. I am an alien here. This place is just a hardened shell encasing sin and fear. The husk is hard to crack. There’s only one who can. … Continue reading
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