Author Archives: For Glory Sake!

Dry

Posted on December 15, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

I came to God so dry today. It’s been a tough weekend. I have felt stretched thin and ready to cry often. I pushed through, kept on trying and finally made it to Sunday night collapsing in bed. “And God … Continue reading →

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The possibilities of growing old… part 2

Posted on November 30, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

Life has become very fragile. My dad does not speak much anymore. He is restless and agitated. They both sleep a lot during the day. In the evenings he has “sun-downing”- common to Alzheimer’s. He must be watched constantly!!! My mother … Continue reading →

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The possibilities of growing old…

Posted on November 23, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

I used to think 50 was really old. Now the closer I get to it the younger it seems 🙂 I also used to think I’d know everything I needed to know by mid-life. I felt sure I’d have more strengths … Continue reading →

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When the going gets tough… and stays tough.

Posted on November 13, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

This is not the first storm our family has weathered. We’ve toughed it out through some doozies, but this newest venture is really hard. Maybe it’s the constant-ness of it or the fact that they’re my parents. It could be … Continue reading →

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Focusing My Mind

Posted on October 25, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

I run a big household and some days I am overwhelmingly distracted. There’s a cacophony of noise in my head, and the kids were beginning to think I’m a chronic daydreamer. They tell me, “You’re not listening, Mom.” They’re right, but I … Continue reading →

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REPOST! Recovering Meth Addict Answers the Burning Questions © by Barbara Cofer Stoefen

Posted on October 21, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

Recovering Meth Addict Answers the Burning Questions I sat down with my daughter recently, and asked her some of the burning questions about addiction that we all want answers to. Annie is now thirty-one and eight years clean and sober. … Continue reading →

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Knitting Love

Posted on October 10, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

My son told his story again. This time to a group of mothers. I found myself feeling heavy with guilt, “Where was I? – Why didn’t I see what was going on?” Every time he speaks I hear something new. … Continue reading →

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Why Pray?

Posted on October 8, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

Prayer makes a difference! Off the cuff, planned out, alone, with a group, in your head or out loud, God IS listening. If you say, it’s totally a faith-thing, you’re absolutely right. Prayer is my life-line. It connects me to … Continue reading →

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Not just another Graduation

Posted on October 1, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

In 72 hours our son, will graduate!!! This will not be your average celebration. This is huge. He has successfully come through 2 and 1/2 years of invaluable counseling from an incredible program with some of the most caring, loving, … Continue reading →

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Always an Addict?

Posted on September 25, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

I have an amazing friend who’s battled cancer for 6 years!  Even when all her tumors shrunk in size and most disappeared, she was still labeled “Stage 4.” One time I got my nerve up and asked her, “Don’t they … Continue reading →

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