Author Archives: For Glory Sake!

What if?…

Posted on September 13, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

Today is a day we have both dreaded and waited for. After the neurologist received images and readings Monday, he ordered more scans and changed our appointment for a week. Today those particular tests requested will be run today. It … Continue reading →

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The Part I Don't Like

Posted on September 8, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

How I remember days like these… sorely unpleasant. It’s the part I hate, where you wait and wait. God must have great ability to change us when we have to wait. And He still must be about changing me. Today … Continue reading →

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The Steady One

Posted on September 5, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

After months (about 9) of strange symptoms, our oldest daughter finally agreed to come home and see an ENT for answers. Away at school even staying for at the summer semester, she did not want to take time off. But … Continue reading →

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Stepping Out

Posted on August 21, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

I did something yesterday I’ve never done before. I went to a craft show as vendor. I’m game for something new be it food or adventure and thought this would be fun. Besides it supported a favorite food pantry. I … Continue reading →

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Old Dog, New Tricks

Posted on August 17, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

So… our out-of-state college kid came home this summer and whipped us into shape! He’s been away studying hard, working out and returned all buff and muscular. Enthusiasm  must be contagious because he’s motivating some “older” dogs (I won’t name … Continue reading →

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Wonderful Season of Life

Posted on August 1, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

Raising adult children is so… different. Different from when they were little- that’s for sure. They are not the little children that once needed me to tell them what to do. With our kids being 14-25 now, they have thoughts, plans, hopes … Continue reading →

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Eyes to See

Posted on July 12, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

My precious pig-tailed girl filled a bucket with shells. It seemed that her little hands picked up everything she saw. At 6, I knew she meant to take each piece back home to Atlanta…. adding to the growing pile accumulating … Continue reading →

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Renewal

Posted on June 24, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

I’m about to relish the last day of our annual trip… just me and my sweetheart. ❤️❤️❤️ Every year we try to get away without the children for a little honeymoon. What started about 10 years ago as a weekend, … Continue reading →

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Winning the Faith Battle

Posted on June 9, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

What does it mean – God is faithful? …That everything workout like I pray? …That He cares even if these circumstances don’t change? …That He’s listening even if we don’t receive what we think we need?  That He loves me even when I suffer? … Continue reading →

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True Beauty

Posted on May 25, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

Believe me when I tell you, I have been as vain as they come. It used to be a daily battle, but have come so far from where I was! My vanity was an obsessive self-centeredness, an “all I can concentrate on … Continue reading →

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