Monthly Archives: February 2013

Testing

Posted on February 23, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

My wonder of a husband had yet another colon check-up with his doctor in Alabama. He has been having some new “issues” as of January this year that progressed until they couldn’t be ignored. He was due for a scope … Continue reading →

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He Knocks

Posted on February 22, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

 God reminded me… He Knocks My words, my love are just one knock that you may hear today. But there will come some others as you hurry on your way. Sometimes through compassion; words of offered hope, Sometimes through correction; like … Continue reading →

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Gluten Free Lessons

Posted on February 20, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Hooray! The scleritis has not come back and I’ve been off all meds for over a week! I couldn’t be more pleased with this experiment. My scale is in the closet, so I can’t tell you how much I’ve lost. … Continue reading →

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My Trust Box

Posted on February 16, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

In a past post, I wrote about Hope Jars https://forglorysake.com/index.php/2011/11/13/my-hope-jar/. Containers full of pennies for each time I saw God working in my kid’s lives. These have been so encouraging to me especially in the dark moments when my prayers … Continue reading →

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Over 30 Days!

Posted on February 13, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

I passed the 30 day mark, but I’m still going 30 more. I have not had any more meat. I’ve incorporated some unsalted chicken broth, and a daily square of dark chocolate. Also the occasional bite of a really good … Continue reading →

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Ben Speaks

Posted on February 8, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Ben spoke last night, telling his story for the first time to a room full of parents of other prodigal children. He did a great job, and David and I were extremely proud of his willingness to be so vulnerable and open. He … Continue reading →

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Vegan Update

Posted on February 7, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Today is day 26 of my experiment to boost my immune system. I have successfully moved to every-other-day dosages with the steroid (prednisone 5mg). I’ve able to drop in 5mg increments faster as my eye has shown no signs of … Continue reading →

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Insight from INSIGHT

Posted on February 3, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Friday night we hosted all the guys from Ben’s sobriety program. What an awesome group of about 60 (age 15 to young 20s). I love their stories, I love their eyes, those that will look at me. Clear. Some only … Continue reading →

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