Category Archives: Devotional

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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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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ME, MYSELF-ish I

Posted on March 14, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

Life has changed. It’s different without Papa here. My mom is sad and despondent  She is angry and unsettled. Can I blame her? She is mostly angry he left her here alone. They have never been apart like this… without any … 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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The Greater Love

Posted on February 8, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

Since Dad passed it has been a whirlwind of activity and decisions. Due to mom’s precarious health and her request for a specific speaker at dad’s funeral, a date was chosen for us. We have 3 weeks to get it together. … Continue reading →

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I’ll Fly Away- Oh Glory!

Posted on February 2, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

Sunday, Feb 1, 2015 8:02pmHallelujah! My Dad has graduated, and he lives!I am full of joy to think of him having escaped the confines of this world and that hospital bed. Stretching his legs and back. Moving freely again. Speaking,No … Continue reading →

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