Tag Archives: memory

Cancel the Dementia Screening

Posted on February 13, 2018 by rstaples2013

One of the “companions” of aging is the unspoken question, “Am I starting to forget things that I should be remembering?” This question is a bit comical to me in that, having worked as a pastor in a church, I … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Why You Are Here?

Posted on January 3, 2014 by rstaples2013

To acknowledge that aging is a diminishing experience is easy in the abstract. When it becomes personal it is more difficult. I am walking with a friend for whom an extended care facility has become her only choice. She is … Continue reading →

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Revisiting a Precious Encounter

Posted on October 16, 2013 by jroesler728

Last night I was “working” at “resting” in Jesus. A memory from 40 years ago flooded my heart. I was about 30 years old and in one of those rare seasons of life where my circumstances seemed perfect to me. … Continue reading →

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The Best and the Worst of Aging

Posted on February 18, 2013 by jroesler728

We had a 27-year-old guest at our senior adult prayer meeting today and the question was asked, “ What is the best part of growing older and what is the worst?”  Among the answers for the best were, “freedom to … 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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