Tag Archives: Love

THE PERFECT LOVE STORY

His love is like none we have ever experienced here on earth. His love is beauty beyond our wildest dreams. His love is precious, merciful, compassionate. His love is given freely without question. His love doesn’t look at our past mistakes. He … Continue reading →

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SHARING A LIFETIME

We had our picture taken for the church directory this year and I happened upon this old one of us, circa 1965.  Look at the abundance of hair and youthful expression!  I think we both still hold some of that … Continue reading →

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ROOSTER ON THE LOOSE

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A lone rooster is on the loose, a sign of things to come, He struts and dances to show off under the morning sun, Cage freed for just a moment’s time … Continue reading →

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THE LOVE OF JESUS

My mother was a special woman in so many ways. For one thing she had to put up with my father, my sister and myself. That in itself, showed great fortitude. She and my dad lived a fairly meager life, … Continue reading →

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A HOUSE WILL BE A HOME IF …

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A solid base with bones yet strong, A place where love and peace belong, A fortress from the outside gives, A buttress where time still forgives, The inner walls are cracked and dry, … Continue reading →

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MOONLIGHT SERENADE

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Two lonely souls stand tall against the moon so bright above, Proclaiming sounds unheard by men, of their undying love, They lift their heads up to the sky, yet keep their … Continue reading →

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SPECIAL GIFTS

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When you’re married to an artist, life is full of wonderful surprises.  I’ve forgotten the occasion, but many years ago, when income was meager and there was no room in the budget for … Continue reading →

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IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A PERFECT DAD?

This is my dad on his wedding day. This is a rerun today.  My sister will be arriving soon from Tennessee for a short visit and I’ll want to make the most of it.  This was posted on June 11, … Continue reading →

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REPURPOSED TREASURE

Before the impending birth of my husband, seventy five years ago, his parents purchased this Jenny Lind crib for him to rest his tiny body.  A few years later, his sister occupied the same space.  When our own three children … Continue reading →

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GETTING YOUR SMILE BACK

Today we continue our journey to S. Carolina and a long awaited visit with our children and in celebration of grandson #2s graduation.  We’ve had a great visit with my sis and her husband.  Got to take a wonderful tour … Continue reading →

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FRIENDSHIP OUTREACH

Someone once told me that if you have something precious, and you don’t share it with others, you’re being selfish. That really makes sense, especially if you have a specific talent like singing, or writing or painting. If you keep … Continue reading →

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THERE IS NO SHAME IN CRYING

What will heaven will be like?  Will we all be sitting on white puffy clouds singing and playing golden harps?  When someone we love departs this world, it’s natural for us to wonder.  As Christians, we have the joy of … Continue reading →

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

 

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CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – JESUS

This is the final biography of the characters that appeared prior, during and after the death and resurrection of Jesus, Christ.  Those I’ve talked about over the past few weeks define who Jesus was and still is today.  His story is … Continue reading →

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ON BEING A GRANDMA

I remember having grandparents that were a very important part of my upbringing even though they were not in my life every day. One of those grandmothers was a typical farmer’s wife with 8 children. She made sure that fresh … Continue reading →

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RANDOM ACT OF KINDESS DAY

This is one wacky holiday we can all sink our teeth into.  It doesn’t take a lot of work.  It can be something as simple as paying someone a compliment, helping them carry their groceries to the car, make a … Continue reading →

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THE MAN I LOVE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I’ve known him almost my whole life and still there’s much to learn, We’ve grown up through our many years, but still our love does burn, We’ve shared in disappointments, in troubles … Continue reading →

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HONORED

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This little rock may seem obscured By brilliant sun and constant holding, And yet its message has endured, Of love and care enfolding,   It may seem silly to hang so … Continue reading →

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RIVER RENDEZVOUS

  ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The morning mist lingers upon the remaining blades of grass, A stillness covers the surface of the mirror-like water, Reflections of the city lights dance across it, We walk side by … Continue reading →

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STOP THE INSANITY 

Another act of violence occurs daily shattering lives and injuring minds and hearts.  I generally don’t like to take a political stand, but when our high government officials take a shot at gun control every time something like this happens, … Continue reading →

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