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Tag Archives: memories
Through the Lens of a Disciple I asked my friend, who is an accomplished artist, if we could paint a scene together. I did not recognize, at this point, that I was stepping into the role of a disciple, one … Continue reading →
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Tagged artist, beauty, creativity, Discipleship, discovery, fun, generosity, gift, God, Jesus, memories
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Packaged So it Will Not Break
After a trip to sort the possessions of my friend, who recently died, I returned home and realized I had forgotten one precious item. It is interesting to learn what becomes important when the one who is most important dies. … Continue reading →
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Tagged faith, friendship, grief, hope, memories, Security
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One Thing I Know For Sure
Is that I don’t want this dog. I don’t like little dogs. I’m not even sure they are dogs. I like a dog like my first dog from when I grew up on a farm. He looked like … Continue reading →
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Tagged animals, attractions, caring, dogs, emotions, faithful, love, memories, mind/heart change, pets, power of pets, unconditiona;
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Coffee with Memories and Tears
Two weeks from today I will be leaving a place that feels like home to me. Not because this is a city with which I have any familiarity. Not even because I have deep personal friendships here. But, because this … Continue reading →
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Tagged artist, belonging, death, dreams, friendship, grief, home, hope, love, memories
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Was I Supposed to Feed Him
Twenty-five years ago I married my husband. This year in a marriage often prompts a public celebration, but we are choosing to just be the two of us. This is mostly because my husband has had both a stroke … Continue reading →
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Tagged anniversary, celebration, humor, loss, marriage, memories, vow, wife
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Because He Loves Them
I know of a young man who is coming to Wisconsin from Houston for Christmas. When he married his beautiful young wife, almost three years ago, he was blessed with two delightful children, as well. The boy is now nine … Continue reading →
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Tagged children, excitement, family, God, Heart of a Child, hope, learning, love, memories, trust
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Tape Reveals Family secret
I found an old cassette tape labeled “Mom and Dad”. After some searching I found a “Boom Box” that had the capacity to play cassette tapes. The first side was Mom playing a little electronic organ. I can picture her … Continue reading →
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Tagged childhood, creativity, family, games, innocence, memories
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Why I Hate My Closet
I don’t really think my closet is too small. I rather believe that I have too many clothes. It would seem a simple concept to then give some of the clothes away. But, the good intentions of sorting becomes a … Continue reading →
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Tagged closet, clothes, diet, eternity, gratitude, mad, memories, organizing, reality, reason, temporal, truth
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No Sunday Shoes
I carefully chose clothes to wear to church today. I tried to find something that is casual but respectful of an environment that facilitates the worship of God. I wore nice slacks, a black top and a classy black and … Continue reading →
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Tagged aging, church, fashion, God, memories, perspective, values, wisdom, worship
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Both Old and Homesick
I never knew old people would feel waves of homesickness. I thought that was an experience of children. But today I passionately miss both my Mom and my Dad. Maybe it is because today is their wedding anniversary. I nurtured … Continue reading →
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Tagged aging, childhood, family, homesick, memories, old stores, Remembering, treasures to remember
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