Monthly Archives: July 2011

Prayer-the Start of our Day

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

by Shirlee Vandegrift Lord God, Every morning when we wake up, even before we get up, we should thank You for the night past and thank You for the day ahead. We are sorry for the times when we start … Continue reading →

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The Piece Doesn’t Fit

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

Once in a while we would buy a puzzle from the dime store. It would have a picture on the front and when the pieces were turned right side up you could tell that they belonged somewhere in that puzzle … Continue reading →

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No More Patches

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

 It seemed normal in our childhood for someone to patch a worn piece of clothing so that its use could be extended. Today, we only see patches on new clothing as a fashion statement. It seemed normal in our childhood … Continue reading →

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When Do I Say Goodbye?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

I have said goodbye to two precious friends this year because I knew they were dying. One was Darlene. She was hospitalized for kidney failure after learning that the chemotherapy she had been enduring for her cancer was no longer … Continue reading →

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The Nuisances of Aging

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

If someone asks me how I am today I will say fine. That is essentially true. A concurrent truth is that there are what I will call some nuisances that seem to be associated with aging. I have developed an … Continue reading →

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My Introduction to Social Security

Posted on July 20, 2011 by

I want to begin by saying this is NOT a political statement. Neither am I unconcerned about the potential impact that changes in Social Security benefits may bring to us. Yet, the frequent media reference to this topic stirs memories … Continue reading →

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Lessons From a Tattoo

Posted on July 18, 2011 by

I met her in the hospital. She was a patient that was assigned to me for her admission work up. I was a recent graduate nurse and was learning from each new patient; but from this one, I gleaned a … Continue reading →

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Sweet Memories

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

by Jean Roesler Aunt Helen and Uncle Ed managed a farm for a well-known local family; but to me, it was always their farm. I loved visiting because I knew there would be cookies. My favorite was Aunt Helen’s sugar … Continue reading →

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Memories of Empowering Volunteers

Posted on July 13, 2011 by

As I am beginning the process of shifting major ministry responsibilities to volunteers, I am finding my conversations quite familiar. I have said and done these things before. These are some of the things I learned when, as the Children’s … Continue reading →

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I Did All I Could

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

I stood beside my dad. We were leaning together on the fence that formed a boundary for our pigs. We were watching the mother pig nurse her new litter. The mother pig had gradually grown to look like a big … Continue reading →

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