Category Archives: Addiction & Recovery

Keys

Posted on March 31, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

Our first moving day is finally here! Keys to the new house are in hand and we can begin this crazy adventure. It feels like it’s been a long process, trying to decide when and how to move my parents. … Continue reading →

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Addiction Recovery

Posted on January 30, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

Today our son becomes an adult. It’s a miracle! Two years ago we wondered if he’d still be alive. He confesses he never thought he’d see 18. But God… has this amazing way of messing in our stuff, changing up … Continue reading →

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A New Year

Posted on January 1, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

A new year crept in last night… around 11:59 to be exact. Before I could gather all my thoughts, it was simply here and the clock without reverence kept right on ticking. It was as if it were no big … Continue reading →

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God is Bigger Still

Posted on October 31, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

These last 2 weeks have seemed particularly emotional ones. My father’s mind is slipping deeper into dementia and my mother’s frailty seems more acute. My close friend is suffering the terrible side effects of radiation. And there has been family … Continue reading →

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Without a doubt

Posted on October 12, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

We were supposed to get there before it started, but anytime my husband and I try to slip away while kids are at home, it just seems to take longer. We quickly crossed the parking lot of the large warehouse … Continue reading →

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Quite a Tale

Posted on October 9, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Today, I found myself explaining to an old friend (I hadn’t seen in 10 years) who the tall brunette guy was in our family photo… It never fails, the next question is always, “Where did he come from; how did … Continue reading →

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Breaking The Mold

Posted on August 8, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Life seemed simple during the early years of child-rearing. It wasn’t easy but planning ahead helped and other than a tantrum or the flu everything moved along on a schedule (literally). Then middle school and teenagers happened and life got … Continue reading →

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Once Again -Acceptance

Posted on July 12, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

 Last night we sat in a large circle with other parents of kids in recovery. Sharing desires and thoughts on the topic of the night, a counselor was present to keep everyone on track, and to occasionally throw in their … Continue reading →

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So Long Insecurity!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

I heard it takes about 30 days to exchange a positive habit for a negative one. Exercise, eating habits, word choices, work ethics, attitudes. I used to play and replay negative mental recordings in my head. I would put myself down, … Continue reading →

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God's Past Faithfulness Deserves My Present Trust

Posted on June 6, 2013 by For Glory Sake!

Why does God allow seasons of suffering to linger on and on? My husband and I, have just walked through 5 of the hardest years of our married life! Areas in health, finances, business, children, and aging parents. Many times … Continue reading →

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