Category Archives: Illness

The Steady One

Posted on September 5, 2016 by For Glory Sake!

After months (about 9) of strange symptoms, our oldest daughter finally agreed to come home and see an ENT for answers. Away at school even staying for at the summer semester, she did not want to take time off. But … 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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The Memorial

Posted on February 24, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

We finally had a memorial celebrating our dad’s life and it was wonderful! The most amazing aspect was all the family that gathered together at our house. My 3 sisters with their adult kids arrived Friday. More cousins joined in … 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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Waiting poetry…

Posted on January 31, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

Waiting Dry is the flower that falls from the vine Quick was it’s life of beauty divine Touched and created by God’s gentle hand All for His Glory, all for His plan. Short is a life on the grandest scale … Continue reading →

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Hope For the Caregiver

Posted on January 12, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

I’ve read this verse countless times, but I never once thought about it the way I am today: “Be strong and courageous, do not be discouraged, for the LORD will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 I do … Continue reading →

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When Life Gets Crazy

Posted on January 5, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

My mother, a typical Southern-belle, has decided she’s not ready to die right now after all (her words). We have stepped up our care for both my parents however. Especially Papa who seems to be failing very fast. We were … Continue reading →

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