Category Archives: Children

Breathing Room

Posted on August 15, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

Like each previous school year, our house churns and swirls with new schedules and plans for 7 individuals. Its exciting and a tad chaotic, but oh, how I love these people I do life with. With 1 totally on his … 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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Surprised by Snow!

Posted on March 5, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

What a surprise! The end of February brought snow to north Georgia. We were all so excited at even the prediction. Then the flakes began to fall and it was just incredible. Because it’s rare, its so fun… at least … 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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G R A C E

Posted on September 4, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

Grace – I think about it constantly. It’s in my prayers every day. I read about it again just this morning in a perfectly timed email. Can we truly ever get to the bottom of it’s well? Can we define … Continue reading →

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Family Stew

Posted on May 29, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

My grandfather owned a house at the beach. Which meant that every summer, our family of cousins and other relatives squeezed-in together and enjoyed a few days in each other’s company. This tradition of vacation and family lasted long after my … Continue reading →

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A New Normal

Posted on May 25, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

Our new neighbor’s mail is on the counter… dad’s glasses are lost… the milk was put in the freezer… and the ice cream is under the sink. It takes all of us to help set things right. This is life … Continue reading →

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