Category Archives: Thoughts and Reflections

I Have Done Enough

Posted on August 21, 2013 by jroesler728

During the night I recognized that my body had gone as far as it could go. I needed rest. I struggled. I needed to finish. I rationalized: even God rested one day out of seven. I didn’t want to come … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Camino

Posted on August 16, 2013 by jroesler728

Today is my third day walking. I am mostly walking alone, which is the recommended way. Here are some thoughts that blessed me. Watch the sheep. They peacefully graze in the green pastures. There is no evidence of concern. Use … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Train Crash Kills Nearly 100 People

Posted on August 14, 2013 by jroesler728

Note: The next several posts are about my recent trip to Spain where I walked the pilgrimage trail of the Camino. I was in Madrid when my phone rang at 2 am. My friend from home was frantic. She knew … Continue reading →

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Learning to walk

Posted on July 29, 2013 by jroesler728

I am writing this having completed the second day of the Camino de Santiago. I am walking with my 30 year old nephew whose energy and stamina prompt me to attach a disability sticker to my backpack. Among my challenges: … Continue reading →

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Each Step I Take…

Posted on July 24, 2013 by jroesler728

I am taking the first steps today for a Pilgrimage in Europe. My heart is volleying between eager anticipation and a fear that dementia has robbed me of my ability to recognize my own limitations. I am expecting to gain … Continue reading →

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The Junk I Don’t Notice

Posted on July 10, 2013 by jroesler728

We are in the process of cleaning up our yard and making our neglected landscaping into beds where our bushes and flowers can feel proud. Our plan included the demolition of a small wooden shed that had been patched and … Continue reading →

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You Didn’t Sign Up for This

Posted on July 5, 2013 by jroesler728

It’s possible to find yourself in a setting that evokes concern for your well-being by those watching your life. When someone comments, “You didn’t sign up for this,” it begs the question, “What did I sign up for?” Marriage vows … Continue reading →

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If It Doesn’t’ Hurt

Posted on June 24, 2013 by jroesler728

How many of us are looking for a pain free life? Is a pain free path the one that will take us where we really want to go? I am working with a personal trainer with the goal of getting … Continue reading →

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I’m Glad God Already Knows

Posted on June 17, 2013 by jroesler728

The news this week is shocking us by revealing that every phone call we make and every email we send is recorded and stored. The whole idea seems to not be possible in a country where personal freedom and privacy … Continue reading →

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Maybe I Just Don’t Realize It

Posted on June 10, 2013 by jroesler728

My grandchildren, ages 4 and 6, thought it would be fun to hide in our house so that when their mother picked them up she would not be able to find them. One potential hiding place was an empty ottoman … Continue reading →

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