Author Archives: jroesler728

A Medal and Memories

Posted on September 21, 2011 by jroesler728

The Wisconsin Senior Olympic event that was scheduled for September 2, at the Zoo had to be canceled because of heat and humidity.  My head knew this was a wise call but my heart sank. I wanted to do this … Continue reading →

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Uncrushable Memory Faith

Posted on September 19, 2011 by jroesler728

I called my friend tonight to ask what she has learned about her son’s diagnostic work up. She had already told me that he had a lump on his neck and that a needle biopsy had revealed cancer.  We were … Continue reading →

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An Unspeakable Gift

Posted on September 17, 2011 by jroesler728

As a community health nurse it was my responsibility to meet with hospitalized patients prior to their discharge to arrange follow up home care. The client I am remembering today was 34 years old. I had read her hospital chart … Continue reading →

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Resting with Jesus

Posted on September 14, 2011 by jroesler728

I asked her if she would pray with me before she went back to India. She is my friend’s mother. She has been a missionary in her native India for decades. Every summer she spends time here with her daughter, … Continue reading →

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An Office Visit

Posted on September 12, 2011 by jroesler728

The couple were newlyweds although age-qualified for Medicare. It was a routine physical for the husband.  His wife accompanied him with pad and pen in hand. This was a second marriage for the husband. His first wife of 35 years … Continue reading →

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We Want You In the Picture

Posted on September 9, 2011 by jroesler728

It was a birthday party. I felt honored to be invited because it was a family thing and I am “in” this family because five years ago, I appointed myself as “another” grandmother. To the grandchilren, I am Besta, the … Continue reading →

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Dreading This Visit to My Parents

Posted on September 7, 2011 by jroesler728

How do you prepare for traveling cross country to visit parents who are living in what feels like a horror movie? What do you say to a mother who is counting the hours until you come because you are the … Continue reading →

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The Road to Our Lord

Posted on September 5, 2011 by jroesler728

In this post I am including a letter I received recently in response to Hedvig’s story. The writer of this letter is Hedvig’s niece in Norway. She is speaking of the impending death of her mother, who is Hedvig’s sister. … Continue reading →

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Finding Footprints of Faith

Posted on September 2, 2011 by jroesler728

I talked to Jo from her hospital bed this morning. I called more because I needed my own faith strengthened than because I thought I had something of encouragement for her. Jo is 90 years old. She has been a … Continue reading →

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Freedom to Finish Last

Posted on August 31, 2011 by jroesler728

I have registered for the Power Walk competition sponsored by Wisconsin Senior Olympics which will be held at the Milwaukee County Zoo in just a few days. I am excited to be a part of this event and am looking … Continue reading →

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