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Itch or No Itch!

Posted on July 25, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

Our family reunion was wonderful! All of my husband’s immediate family joined us. We had never tried a summer gathering before. Unfortunately, his parents were not able to get away as they are now caring for the great grandmother. Interesting … Continue reading →

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Family Stew

Posted on May 29, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

My grandfather owned a house at the beach. Which meant that every summer, our family of cousins and other relatives squeezed-in together and enjoyed a few days in each other’s company. This tradition of vacation and family lasted long after my … Continue reading →

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A New Normal

Posted on May 25, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

Our new neighbor’s mail is on the counter… dad’s glasses are lost… the milk was put in the freezer… and the ice cream is under the sink. It takes all of us to help set things right. This is life … Continue reading →

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Privileged

Posted on May 8, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

I read an article recently about the privileged people of America (students in particular studying at Ivy League colleges) and it got me thinking. Looking through all of my mother and father’s memorabilia and family photos, I saw more than a … Continue reading →

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Together-finally

Posted on May 3, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

24/7! That’s what it’s been since returning from the hospital and picking up a moving truck. David’s blockage cleared in a week without need of any surgery. Praise God! There is no way to tell what caused it, other than … Continue reading →

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A New Year

Posted on January 1, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

A new year crept in last night… around 11:59 to be exact. Before I could gather all my thoughts, it was simply here and the clock without reverence kept right on ticking. It was as if it were no big … Continue reading →

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Grace When You Need It

Posted on July 1, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Today I attended a funeral. A Life Celebration. A man from our church died unexpectedly of a brain aneurism. amazingly he remained alive for a week in ICU. Many people became involved praying and hoping and waiting for him to … Continue reading →

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Blessed

Posted on April 2, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Tonight I had an opportunity to Skype with another of our “kids.” His name is also David, like my husband’s name, so it gets confusing. We use his initials D.P. for short. He’s now 32 and married to an awesome … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

On Thanksgiving of 2010, our family was separated once again because of a hospital stay out of state. It had already been a harrowing time of cancer surgery, followed by complications and more procedures. David was at death’s door with … Continue reading →

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