Category Archives: Marriage

For to this you were called

Posted on December 13, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

The joke at our house is, “David is very healthy until he’s almost dying.” My sweet, patient husband has suffered innumerable medical crises since birth. In 30 years of marriage he’s nearly died 4 times. I have asked God more … Continue reading →

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That was then, this is now

Posted on April 22, 2020 by For Glory Sake!

2020 What a strange time. We are home, quarantined, together. Eight of us in the same house. It’s not like we haven’t lived together for so many years, but this is different. Two are home from college – apartment contents … Continue reading →

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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 day is gift from God. Every morning I wake up and every quiet-time I get to spend with Him. Every flower that blooms I count from Him. Every moment with my husband. Each child He has graciously … 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 🙂 HELMET of … Continue reading →

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Free to Enjoy!

Posted on July 10, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

Fasting weekly (from Thursday at 4 to Friday at 4) for the last 4 months has brought some great revelations and insights. What my friend Bobbi and I call these, Freedom Friday‘s because by Friday, God consistently has brought us a … 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 by Joni Erickson Tada. A quadriplegic woman who’s lived in a wheelchair as long as I’ve been alive. The wisdom from her experiences are rich treasures. Her devotionals … Continue reading →

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No more stuff, please

Posted on May 3, 2019 by For Glory Sake!

The older David and I get, 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 would … Continue reading →

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