Author Archives: For Glory Sake!

Big Plan

Posted on July 2, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

Home. Our vacation was wonderful… I’d have been happy to stay, but I’m thankful to be back too. We leave again soon to gather all the family and sprinkle ashes near my parent’s favorite summer spot.  So many changes, so … Continue reading →

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Be Thankful!

Posted on June 21, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

When? When I have a house to clean, people to feed, wash to do, hair to cut, long list of folks to pray for. When diapers need changing, someone needs bathing or feeding, medicine regulating/ordering/dosing. When there’s shopping to complete, … Continue reading →

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It Is Well

Posted on June 8, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

Rest. Peace. Quiet. Some words that come to mind since my mom passed mid-May. Yesterday, the last day before leaving town for a few weeks, I went kayaking alone on a nearby creek. Normally I would have been a flutter with … Continue reading →

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It is finished

Posted on May 23, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

Freedom! After a harrowing week of watching another of my parents slowly succumb to death’s tight cords, my mom died May 17th, 2015. I have been caring for her and my dad since before 2010. Death, my dear reader, is … Continue reading →

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Death's Door

Posted on May 5, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

I’ve posted a lot about nutrition lately… it’s been good to have something else to think about besides my mom’s health. She’s been bringing us a lot of concern since December when she fell. Rapid decline began when my dad … Continue reading →

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Feeding Your Endocrine

Posted on April 28, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

How fascinating that we can help our bodies shed excess weight by eating instead of starving and over exercising. I love knowing that what I’m putting in my body has a benefit. It’s guilt-free nourishment! …And there are so many … Continue reading →

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Fat Vegan

Posted on April 26, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

Three weeks ago as the warm weather arrived… I pulled some old shorts from my closet. I was horrified to find that that they didn’t fit! What??? I fluctuate a bit over the month :/ but have weighted relatively the … Continue reading →

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The Three C's

Posted on April 13, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

For two plus years I gleaned information from a parent support group in conjunction with our son’s out-patient sobriety program. Every Thursday night different topics were discussed among parents. One in particular came up again and again – called The … Continue reading →

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1 Thing for Me, 10 for You

Posted on April 3, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

As you already know I’m crazy about veggies! I’m about 90% Vegan with an occasional raw-sushi breakdown. Recently I was given the Book THRIVE by Brendan Brazier (professional Ironman Triathlete). It’s “the vegan nutrition guide to optimal performance in sports … Continue reading →

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Break of Dawn

Posted on March 17, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

The truths are there. All through scripture God tells us He’s in our midst, reminding us again He will help and He does rescue. So what’s the crisis? …I’m wearing out. I’m so tired. How sad if I give out … Continue reading →

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