Tag Archives: heritage

ALWAYS THE TEACHER . . .

Found this photo in my memories on Facebook today. Paul and our granddaughter, Kaeli painting together eleven years ago. She seems very focused on what grandpa is doing. Paul was a great teacher of many things. He could tell the … Continue reading

Posted in Family, teachers, Uncategorized, wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

HAVE YOU MET JESUS?

“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.”  Matthew 19:14 Along with a change in the numbers of church going people today are the youngsters who … Continue reading

Posted in aging, Jesus, parenting, wisdom | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on HAVE YOU MET JESUS?

TREASURES IN THE ATTIC . . .

With an ever changing economy and uncertain times, it’s hard for most people to get by much less think about leaving an inheritance for their families. Although many contend that it’s important to work hard and store up treasures for … Continue reading

Posted in aging, Nostalgia, treasure | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

MY GRANDPA WAS A LINEMAN . . .

The above photo was taken from the internet and doesn’t include my grandfather, but it is typical of what a lineman did in the early 1900s. When Erving William Forsterling was born on 23 June 1894, in Howards Grove, Sheboygan, … Continue reading

Posted in aging, America, Family, Father's Day | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

MY MOM

My mother was a part of the Greatest Generation – those who held tightly to their spiritual beliefs, weren’t afraid to go to war to defend their country or to stay at home and work for the war effort – people … Continue reading

Posted in aging, America, parenting | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

ANOTHER COLLEGE GRAD

Today is another big day in our family. Our second grandson, Josh, wll be graduating from Clemson Universiy in South Carolina. He will be entering the real world of business and advertising soon and eventually be ready for the next … Continue reading

Posted in Graduation | Tagged , , , | 6 Comments

IT IS OUR CHOICE

We cannot change our heritage, or the color of our skin, We can’t determine what we’ll be on the day that life begins, When we are born our souls live too, but we’ve not yet seen our God, Our genes … Continue reading

Posted in Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

LEADER OF THE PACK

My mother passed away several years ago, but if there was something she passed along to her daughters, their daughters and future daughtrs it was a steely backbone, a great sense of humor, the ability to persevere in times of … Continue reading

Posted in courage, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

LETTING GO

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The moments have turned into days, the days turn into years.We’ve watched you grow. We’ve seen success and now there come the tears.I know I should be happy for all that lies ahead.A family together – … Continue reading

Posted in Family, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 5 Comments

WHERE ARE YOUR ROOTS?

“Millions of men have lived to fight, build palaces and boundaries, shape destinies and societies; but the compelling force of all times has been the force of originality and creation profoundly affecting the roots of human spirit.” Ansel Adams Most … Continue reading

Posted in perseverance, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

EVEN WHEN I’M OLD AND GREY

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©  “God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.  Now also when I am old and grey headed, O God, forsake me not; until … Continue reading

Posted in aging, DAILY CHRISTIAN DEVOTION, Mother's day, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

PASS IT ON

If it were only a matter of fighting off armies of an invading enemy – or simply a battle cry against those who would cause us emotional or physical harm.If our task required us to stand up for those less fortunate, … Continue reading

Posted in Bible, Christian daily devotion, parenting, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 7 Comments