Category Archives: Marriage

Maybe it would be different…

Posted on April 3, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

Had I not lost my 1st baby and 4th baby and 7th baby to miscarriage, Had we not been given the gift of another son who overcame his past and grew and flourished and succeeded, Had I not stood by … Continue reading →

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Gifts from God

Posted on January 16, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

To me, every flower in my yard is a gift from God – like bouquets from my dancing years He personally wakes me, whispering my name. I know He has new treasures waiting as I hurry to open my bible … Continue reading →

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What I got wrong.

Posted on December 26, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

That we needed to be perfect parents 🙏🏼 That if we did all the prescribed things, the kids would just fall in line 😂 That prayer was just for me🙏🏼 That Christmas was all about presents🎁 That coffee was just … Continue reading →

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Armored Up!

Posted on September 29, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

When I became a Christian, my mom taught me about God’s Armor (Ephesians 6:20-19). She told me to put in on in-prayer EVERY day, and so I have… and I cover all those I love as well šŸ™‚ HELMET of … Continue reading →

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Free to Enjoy!

Posted on July 10, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

Fasting weekly for “Freedom Friday’s” has brought some great revelations and insights. My friend Bobbi (who fasts along with me) and I have been amazed to see God consistently give us each a weekly word to focus on. Many times … Continue reading →

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Serving Together

Posted on June 1, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

It’s been a few years now since our “big move” in 2014. Life changed overnight when we put our home of 15 years 💔 on the market to live with and care for my parents until they went to be … Continue reading →

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Not just for me

Posted on May 25, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

I kept a book close at hand in 2010, Pearls of Great Price. A devotional by Joni Erickson Tada a quadriplegic woman who has lived in a wheelchair as many years as I’ve been alive!😱 Her story “Joni” is quite … Continue reading →

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No more stuff, please

Posted on May 3, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

The older David and I have gotten, the fewer things we want. We stopped giving each other gifts (birthday, anniversary, Christmas) more than 10 years ago! Instead we enjoy experiences -like travel! We asked our children in 2008 if they … Continue reading →

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Aging gracefully

Posted on April 24, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

Aging gracefully… well that’s the idea at least. I suppose it means –gently, but I mean it “with lots of humor and thankfulness.” Time is moving fast. I’ve become grateful every morning simply for another day, another year, another chance … Continue reading →

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So glad Iā€™m not young anymore-

Posted on January 16, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

I love the movie Gigi❤️ Our kids grew up well versed in all the classics – movies with singing and dancing included. Gigi has it all with a moral epiphany to boot. One of the older characters sings, “I’m so … Continue reading →

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