Monthly Archives: August 2018

2 Months of Keto & Beyond

Well, 60 days are over for Keto and as a whole, I felt the plan was healthful (with careful attention!). I did reach my goal of losing 10lbs, and just in time as we head to Italy for a wedding and … Continue reading

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The Esau Symdrome

God is for our good! Burt He does ask us to wait on His timing. I’ve seen the Easu Syndrome in my children. I’ve seen it in younger self. A quick fix: the easy way -knowing it wasn’t the best. Trying … Continue reading

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Living with Your Prodigal

Not all prodigals run off or move away. Sometimes they stay at home and push back. That’s what happened in our family… we’ve lived through it. In the midst. “Words kill, words give life; they’re either poison or fruit—you choose.” … Continue reading

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God's 11th Hour

It’s the answer to your many prayers, that long awaited decision, the rescue from disaster. It comes at the last second of the last possible day- “the 11th hour.”  Does God love the dramatic? Or is it more that by … Continue reading

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My Secret Place

I used to fear this whole sickness thing so much. Hospitals, doctors, tests, the unknown diagnosis… now I have proof, God always has the final say and nothing can stop His purpose. I used to fear death… but I’ve seen … Continue reading

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An "Inner Parts" Story

In May 1967 my husband was born emergency c-section to his young mother of 19. With fresh news of her husband’s army unit “activated” for Vietnam, Debby finally went into labor. ONE MONTH overdue! Something however, was terrible wrong. Debby … Continue reading

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Never Upended

David’s feeling better did not last! Fever returned and pain increased. This time we drove to the closest ER, per his former surgeon. He said, “Don’t wait.” Right away, there was great concern and he was quickly admitted. A team … Continue reading

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Why Who Where How What?

Here I am sitting on our porch…- early morning, wondering why? Why is my husband plagued with yet another trial of his health? Who are we to see for the next step? Where does God want us to go? How … Continue reading

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Day 30 of Keto!

How do I like Keto? I’m loving it! 6 lbs down and feeling great. I’m into my “fat coffee” every morning which carries me until brunch around noon or 1. Then it’s game on to get ALL the nutrients and … Continue reading

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