Tag Archives: trip

One More Contact to Delete

Posted on January 23, 2013 by jroesler728

           I received a phone call this week that was unwelcome but not unexpected. My childhood friend had died. This is the letter I wrote to her children:           We live in a world that measures success but not faithfulness. … Continue reading →

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Where Will These Boots Go?

Posted on December 3, 2012 by jroesler728

You see one shoe each of two pair of new hiking boots. The blue one is a woman’s size 9 ½. The black one is a man’s size 13. The woman will be 70 years old when this trip starts. … Continue reading →

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But, She Loved Jesus

Posted on March 21, 2012 by jroesler728

I wasn’t prepared for the story I would hear when I called to “check up” on this Senior Adult friend. She lives in senior housing and usually attends our meetings, but I hadn’t seen her in a couple of weeks. … 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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