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THE STORY OF US – PART 5 – READY, SET, GO
So much was going on around us. It was 1963. President John F. Kennedy was killed by an assassin’s bullet. The event was televised. A few days later, his funeral procession would also be seen on TV screens across the … Continue reading
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Tagged AGING, cancer, Christianity, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, Hope, Inspiration, life, marriage, parenting, wisdom
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THE STORY OF US – PART THREE – WAITING
The summer of 1960 was filled with magic moments for both of us. Each had different plans for the next step in our education. I would have to work to pay for mine. So, I spent the summer working at … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Life, wisdom
Tagged anniversary, biography, dreams, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, Future, God, hopes, Inspiration, Jesus, journal, life, Love, marriage, wisdom
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AUTUMN HARVEST
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Within the quiet prairie lies, creatures from God’s own giving, The water provided each day, received with great thanksgiving, The stream is near to o’er filling, the fields are all ripe with grain, Mountains surround for protecting, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, autumn, encouragement, FAITH, God, harvest, Inspiration, Jesus, Religion, wisdom
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WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE TOUGH CHOICES
Proverbs 16:9 ESV “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Whether you’re a child, teen, adult or aging person, you will have to make difficult choices in this life. There will be many along the way. When … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Faith, God's plans
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, Bible, choices, decisions, Depression, encouragement, forgiveness, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, life, surrender, trust, wisdom
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PATRIOTISM – WHERE HAS IT GONE?
“Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.” Charles Spurgeon It was a glorious day. The skies were crystal clear of any clouds. The air was autumn crisp. Children were off to school. … Continue reading
Posted in 9/11, America, armor of God, Uncategorized
Tagged 9/11, America, Anxiety, death, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, fears, God, hatred, Hope, Inspiration, prayer, trust, wisdom
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WHAT WAS “NORMAL” ON 09/10/2001
Twenty two years ago, was the height of the hurricane season. Hurricane Erin developed from a tropical wave on September 1st, threatening to land in Bermuda. The airports there were shut down and flights from there were delayed. This was the longest-lived … Continue reading
Posted in 9/11, America, change, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged 9/11, AGING, Anxiety, citizenship, consistency, Country, death, Depression, encourage, FAITH, fear., God, government, Hope, Inspiration, life., Politics, reality, SCHOOL SHOOTINGS, state of the USA, terroris, terrorism, war, wisdom
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SORTING THROUGH THE CLUTTER
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “SORTING THROUGH THE CLUTTER” By Kathy Boecher – Acrylic painting by Paul T. Boecher A wagon wheel, a whiskey barrel, a window box so quaint, Sit in the midst of chaos there … Continue reading
WAITING IN WAITING ROOMS
When you’re in your 80s, it’s not unusual to spend a lot of time in waiting rooms. The one pictured is quite nice. I took the photo while waiting for Paul to get his eyes examined yesterday. As we sat … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Faith, patience, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, anticipation, attitude, cancer, death, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, positive thoughts, wisdom
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SHADES OF AUTUMN
This a photograph taken yesterday as we search for autumn color. It was a cloudy day, so not much to see, but there is a hint of richness appearing on a few trees. A favorite time for Paul & me … Continue reading
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Tagged AGING, autumn, beauty, colors, glory, God's paintbrush, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, road trips, seasons, wisdom
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WHO IS MOTHER GOOSE?
As my husband and I were sitting at the dinner table, we started talking about these old verses and stories and how they impacted our childhood. I’m sure some of them are still being used today, since they were pretty … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Children, parenting, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, bedtime, creativity, Depression, dreams, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, Hope, humor, imagination, Inspiration, Jesus, nursery rhymes, parenting, positive thought, wisdom
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I ASK YOU TO STAY . . . .
B I’ve been thinking a lot about surrendering these past few months. When I think of battle, the thought of surrender is usually a last resort. I’m learning that it should have been my mantra for a long time. Raising … Continue reading
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
One of my recurring dreams is not having my children’s lunches packed for school. My kids have since flown the coop and packing lunches is no longer a part of my daily routine, but for some reason that dream keeps popping … Continue reading
Posted in back to school, Humor, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged AGING, education, FAITH, FAMILY, God, humor, Inspiration, Letting Go, parenting, school days, wisdom
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A FIELD OF TOASTED MARSHMALLOWS
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A misty, early morning, among the bales of hay, New life appears and spreads its wings to welcome in each day, The atmosphere with crystal glow is dusting every bale, With … Continue reading
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Tagged AGING, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, Creation, God, Labor day, life, nature, wisdom
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HAPPY LABOR DAY
I officially retired when I was 75. After a year, I discovered that something was wrong. I no longer had a routine. No more getting up at 6 AM. I could sleep until noon if I wanted to. No more … Continue reading
Posted in God, holidays, work
Tagged AGING, Blessings, encouragement, FAITH, God, honor, Inspiration, Jesus, Labor day, purpose, retirement, wisdom, work
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THE WORLD IS VERY EVIL
I’m quite sure that Lincoln wasn’t the only man in history to make this statement. Through the history of our world, evil has been rearing its ugly head. Each generation seems to become more and more corrupted. We can’t help … Continue reading
Posted in aging, devil, sin
Tagged Anxiety, deception, Depression, encouragement, evil, FAITH, God's Law, God's presence, God's Promises, God's will, Heaven, Inspiration, lies, Salvation, Satan, Sin, trust, wisdom
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WHAT GOD ORDAINS IS ALWAYS GOOD . . .
Whether we’re facing life or death situations, climbing the ladder of success, raising and guiding a young family, beginning a new school year, we can be sure that we are not alone in it. We may think that following God’s … Continue reading
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Tagged AGING, cancer, Creator, FAITH, free will, God, God's will, healing, Letting Go, submission, Success, surrender, trust, wisdom, wrestling with God
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THE ANGELS AMONG US
Do you ever feel that God has deserted you? When I start thinking that way, I need to remember all the times when God’s angels interceded in my life. There was the time I worked at a loan company and … Continue reading
Posted in aging, angels, armor of God, wisdom
Tagged AGING, angels among us, Anxiety, death, Depression, encouragement, eternity, FAITH, Fear, God, Hope, hopelessness, Inspiration, paradise, survival, wisdom
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YELLOWSTONE MEMORIES
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER THE ROAD TO HELL When you’ve hit the bottom of that dark and lonely road, When your mind is troubled and you’re ready to explode, When the days seem endless and the … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, cancer
Tagged AGING, anxiety & depression, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, cancer, death, encouragement, endurance, evil, FAITH, fears, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, life, wisdom
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EVERYTHING HAS A PURPOSE
Almost seven years ago, we were holding garage sales to downsize for a move to a smaller house – about half the size of what we were living in. Both my husband and I are artists and have collected many … Continue reading
Posted in aging, purpose, wisdom
Tagged AGING, collections, death, downsizing, FAMILY, God, Heaven, Jesus, living, material things, Peace, purpose, repurpose, treasure, wisdom
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