Monthly Archives: March 2012

Helpless?

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

by Shirlee Vandegrift When a friend hurts so do I. The other day a friend was telling how lonesome she was when her husband of many years died.  He was confined to a rehab/hospice facility for a while before he … Continue reading →

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My Sister Is Homeless!!!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

I was expecting to sit with my husband during Sunday morning worship, letting the music draw me into the Presence of God and letting my mind be instructed by the teaching from God’s word. All of the above happened but with … Continue reading →

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DON’T MENTION BUTTER

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

I am trying to live a more healthy life. One of the components I am considering is diet. This week I have tried and failed to observe a three-day cleansing fast. The instructions included eliminating meat, wheat, gluten, sugar, processed foods, and … Continue reading →

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Irrefutable Indicants of Aging

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

I find myself at home with those who may look old to other people but don’t feel old themselves. I find it amusing that people more than 80 years old don’t want to join a Senior group because they don’t … Continue reading →

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But, She Loved Jesus

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

I wasn’t prepared for the story I would hear when I called to “check up” on this Senior Adult friend. She lives in senior housing and usually attends our meetings, but I hadn’t seen her in a couple of weeks. … Continue reading →

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Hope Dries Tears

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

When seeking to comfort a grieving friend we remind ourselves that we do indeed grieve but NOT as those who have no hope. Grief is a place of brokenhearted loneliness.  I am crushed with loneliness when I grieve because no one … Continue reading →

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A Banquet with the King

Posted on March 16, 2012 by

I still have the invitation, a yellowed newspaper article and the gilded program. I have forgotten many things from the past fifty years but crystal clear is my memory of being in the presence of a king. Here is how it … Continue reading →

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Jolted by Grace

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

What happened? I was backing out of our garage as I usually do. There is no need to pay careful attention to that which you do routinely. BUT, this morning the car jolted to a sudden stop for “no reason.” Stunned, I tried … Continue reading →

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Why He Flies

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

by John Batson It seems that if you talk to ten different adult kite fliers you will get ten different reasons why they fly. As for me, flying kites reminds me of the carefree days of my youth. A time … Continue reading →

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Look Up and Enjoy the Feast!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

A big jar of cashews slipped out of my hand. The nuts scattered across the kitchen floor. As I was brushing them into the dustpan I wondered if I should just pick them up with my fingers and eat them.  It … Continue reading →

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