Category Archives: Stories

Stories of faith or antecdotes

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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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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You’re Going to Have a Home!

Posted on August 29, 2011 by jroesler728

My heart was heavy as I drove the forty minutes that my GPS said would be needed to get to the address I had touched on the screen. I was sad because the friend I had hoped could go with … Continue reading →

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Hedvig-Part Three

Posted on August 26, 2011 by jroesler728

This is the conclusion of a story which first posted on Monday, August 22, 2011 and continued on Wedesday, August 24, 2011.  With a look that betrayed this next idea as part of a plan, Hedvig asked me if I would … Continue reading →

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Hedvig-Part Two

Posted on August 24, 2011 by jroesler728

This is a continuation of the story which was posted on Monday, August 22, 2011. The hallway to her apartment was long but well kept. I saw her in the distance and waved. She waved too.  As I got closer … Continue reading →

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Hedvig-Part One

Posted on August 22, 2011 by jroesler728

This is a three part post in memory of a Senior Adult whom I visited eight years ago but the lessons learned continue to guide my life. HEDVIG Written by Roselyn Staples October, 2003 I don’t know why it is … Continue reading →

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I Loved You Right Away

Posted on August 19, 2011 by jroesler728

I received an email from a precious friend asking me to rejoice with her about the birth of her first grandchild. It prompted the memory of this poem that I wrote almost five years ago after I had appointed myself … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Conversation

Posted on August 15, 2011 by jroesler728

The following record of a conversation between my mother and me is an example of how we learned to talk to each other when she was diagnosed with severe dementia and needing help with basic physical care and astute supervision. … Continue reading →

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