Category Archives: Issues

Thoughts or experiences on senior adult issues

My Sister Is Homeless!!!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by jroesler728

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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Let the Drum Beat

Posted on February 15, 2012 by jroesler728

I attended a meeting this week where the now predictable comment on music in the church surfaced: “the drums are too loud.” I worshipped this morning at a service where the drumbeat was palpable, but the Spirit was so unleashed that … Continue reading →

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One Is Enough for Me!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by jroesler728

I have been noticing that some of our aging men are coming for our large group teaching but leaving before the follow up small group discussion begins. I have wondered why, because these same men seem to do fine if … Continue reading →

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My Lunch Today

Posted on November 18, 2011 by jroesler728

We have stories in the Bible of God asking people to bring what they have to Him and then He takes the scraps we bring Him and does a miracle. One example of this is the story of Jesus feeding the … Continue reading →

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Designed for Dependence

Posted on November 9, 2011 by jroesler728

A common expression of older people in conversation i,s “I want to live as long as I can be independent, but I never want to be a burden.” One of our most respected Christian writers has caused me to think … Continue reading →

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All of a Sudden It Crept Up

Posted on October 12, 2011 by jroesler728

If we are an aging person we have no way to explain the title of this post but it has been our experience. I was reviewing life with a Senior Adult couple in our church lobby recently.  As they told … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss the Rainbow

Posted on October 3, 2011 by jroesler728

This morning I got a text message from a friend who is traveling. “Went through the most horrendous storm on our way here but got to see a wonderful double rainbow because of it” As I reflect on this past … 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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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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The Piece Doesn’t Fit

Posted on July 28, 2011 by jroesler728

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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