Tag Archives: FAMILY

FAMILY REUNIONS

Posted on November 21, 2018 by

Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings – time when people travel great distances to be with those they grew up with, disagreed with, competed with.  A Hallmark moment if ever there was one.  How many times have you gone … Continue reading →

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BECOMING YOUR PARENT’S PARENT

Posted on August 3, 2018 by

The parenting role never changes. Once you become one, you are one for life. As your children grow and start new lives, they may be gone, but not forgotten. Their safety, their freedom from problems and worry, their joys and … Continue reading →

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AH, VACATION – FAMILY STYLE

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

It’s been a while since we’ve taken our last family vacation, but always will live in my memory.  Since we’re at the height of summer, I thought I’d share a re-run today. Summer vacations – ah, the days of swimming … Continue reading →

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THE GREATEST OF THESE IS LOVE …

Posted on April 18, 2018 by

The power we hold as women cannot be measured in the size of a paycheck.  Women have been holding the keys to true strength from the beginning of time.  When I hear some complain that life isn’t giving them a … Continue reading →

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FELLOWSHIP

Posted on March 1, 2018 by

ma A family of fellow Christians can be a wonderful source of strength and encouragement for us. Many times though, we aren’t even aware of the pain and suffering they’re going through. We’ve all gotten wrapped up in our own … Continue reading →

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MIDWEEK AT THE GRANDPARENTS’

Posted on December 28, 2017 by

Mini-bird houses painted by our two daughters, granddaughter, oldest grandson and grandma and grandpa. This has been a delightful week in so many ways.  Not only are we celebrating our Savior’s birthday, but we’ve been enjoying a long awaited visit … Continue reading →

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MY FAMILY

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

There’s nothing better than being together at Christmas.  Wait a minute – there is something better – knowing that we will all live eternally together in heaven.  Because of the greatest gift that God sent to redeem us, we have … Continue reading →

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OUR CHRISTMAS ANGEL

Posted on December 12, 2017 by

45 years ago, I’d reached the end of my third pregnancy.  We were in the center of one of Wisconsin’s common snow storms.  I knew it wouldn’t be long before this little one would be born.  It took some time to wake my husband, … Continue reading →

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!

Posted on December 8, 2017 by

The beautiful woman in the photograph is my mom.  She would’ve been 96 this year, but is now celebrating with the angels in heaven.  She was my hero – a woman who loved to laugh – one who would do … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMASES PAST

Posted on November 29, 2017 by

“Spirit!” said Scrooge in a broken voice, “remove me from this place.” “I told you these were shadows of the things that have been,” said the Ghost. “That they are what they are, do not blame me!” Charles Dickens – … Continue reading →

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THE APPLE DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE

Posted on November 20, 2017 by

I’ve been thinking about all the sexual harassment and abuse we’ve be inundated with for the past few months and trying to put together a meaningful take on it.  I know that no matter what I’m going to say will … Continue reading →

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IT ALL STARTS TOMORROW

Posted on November 17, 2017 by

  A closer look at this painting of Paul’s, reveals the vastness of the surroundings dwarfing the beauty of these magnificent animals.  Its been almost 50 years since this annual tradition of hunting deer in Wisconsin has stirred the excitement … Continue reading →

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WHEN I WAS A CHILD …

Posted on November 16, 2017 by

When I was a child, I would spend my summer vacations at my grandparent’s farm or visiting other relatives in Northern Wisconsin.  Every moment was filled with time well spent.  I can still picture the line of pine trees that … Continue reading →

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WONDERLAND?

Posted on November 13, 2017 by

On this day in history, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, wrote in his diary, “Began writing the fairy-tale of Alice–I hope to finish it by Christmas.”  This was on November 13, 1862 and Charles later became known as Lewis Carroll.  The story … Continue reading →

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SOME THINGS GET BETTER WITH AGE

Posted on November 10, 2017 by

As time goes by, our bodies move slower; our minds need to take a while to digest things; our friends are dying or becoming disabled;  the world around us seems to be taking on a totally different bend and we … Continue reading →

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I’M A GREAT GRANDMOTHER?

Posted on October 25, 2017 by

As of yesterday, I am now the proud great grandmother of a baby.  I don’t know if it’s a boy or a girl.  I wasn’t there for the blessed event.  My husband transported granddaughter and her new child home from … Continue reading →

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SISTER

Posted on October 24, 2017 by

My sister, Carol, with her grandson, Pierson, a few years back. They say you can’t choose your family, but if it were possible, I’m sure I’d pick this amazing woman to be my sister – hands down.  We’ve been part … Continue reading →

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PRAY FOR OUR CHILDREN

Posted on October 11, 2017 by

I’ve been a child myself, so I know what it’s like.  I’ve raised three of them, with the help of God and my husband.  I’ve had the joy of watching my three grandchildren become wonderful young adults and followers of God.  … Continue reading →

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ALMOST A YEAR AGO

Posted on October 10, 2017 by

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Last year, at this time, we were on the final leg of moving from our old house, which was twice the size of our new “old” house.  We’ve spent the year … Continue reading →

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RUNAWAY

Posted on October 7, 2017 by

The air was cold and damp as Leonard Koppe and his nephew guided twelve women aboard their merchant’s wagon in the early morning hours of Holy Saturday.  This band of a dozen left the comfort of the convent to flee … Continue reading →

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