Tag Archives: marriage

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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PLANNING FOR CHILDREN

Generally we have children because it’s a way of sharing our love for each other and through that love, we’re giving love to these new little people who are inhabiting our lives. What they don’t tell you, when you become … Continue reading

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ROAD WARRIORS

We arrived safely in Nashville, TN last evening after two days of pretty intensive driving.  I guess we now qualify as road warriors.  Each day seemed to be filled with clouds, which made it easier to travel, but those clouds … Continue reading

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ROAD TRIP!

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty had a great fall, Instead of King’s horses and all of his men, He took a log road trip.  He’s not been seen again. Not exactly like the original, but my friend Julie got … 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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FUNNY (?) NEWS

From USA Today – Gayle McCormick, a 73-year-old retired prison guard in Washington state who describes herself as a “Democrat leaning toward socialist,” says she decided to end her marriage of 22 years after her husband announced at a lunch … Continue reading

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WHAT IS LOVE?

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The art in this post doesn’t really have to do with love, but I love it.  Reminiscent of Northwest Coast art, and if you use your imagination, you can actually see … 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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MY BEST FRIEND

ORIGINALLY PAINTED BY KATHY BOECHER, WITH THE HELP OF MY BEST FRIEND, PAUL BOECHER© From the day we first met, there was something about you that made my heart smile, We enjoyed each other’s laughter and sense of humor all … Continue reading

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MY HUSBAND, MY FRIEND

Yesterday, as I watched my husband vigorously lift and haul things out of our basement, my heart jumped for joy.  These past few years he’s undergone treatment for prostate cancer as well as enduring a small stroke.  He’s always had … Continue reading

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THE GOOD WIFE

  Today I was going to write about Job’s exhortation accepting the bad things that happen along with the good.  When confronted by his wife to denounce God, he said, “You speak as one of the foolish women would speak. … Continue reading

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LOVE IS …

  Patience is the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.  So says the dictionary. Patience also means putting others needs ahead of our own.  It should be so easy, but our natural inclination … Continue reading

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LIFE CHANGING SEASONS

There is nothing like autumn in Minnesota.  It’s the reason we live in this part of the country. The other seasons hold their own special beauty, but fall is full of amazing colors and elements that fill the senses to … Continue reading

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Compromise

The first year of marriage is a time of learning the most intimate thoughts about the one you love. It means discovering that he hasn’t yet learned to put the toilet seat down and she doesn’t roll up the toothpaste tube. … Continue reading

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HERE COMES THE BRIDE!

When we begin our lives as Christians, we are actually entering a marriage with Jesus.  We are committing our lives to Him. We are vowing to live our lives according to His ways.  We are promising to love Him forever. … Continue reading

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