Category Archives: Marriage

Presbytidas

Posted on February 2, 2024 by For Glory Sake!

Presbytidas is Greek for old women. There’s no getting around 57 being “older.” My mom used to say she couldn’t wait to turn 70 so she could say whatever she wanted. We daughters would roll our eyes, because she already … Continue reading →

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“With me, Without me”

Posted on April 7, 2023 by For Glory Sake!

David’s dad has an old tree beside his log cabin. Actually 2 trees grown together. They remind me of best friends in a long marriage, mushed at the bottom and twisted at the middle, like they’re holding hands. ❤️ Poppy told … Continue reading →

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Not just for the birds!

Posted on July 30, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

These crazy birds come into our garage every year. They build nests in the most inconvenient places, getting trapped when the doors are lowered- or disturbed when someone needs the item in the nest location. I fear for their lives … Continue reading →

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“Complements”

Posted on June 24, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

Complement: something that fills up, completes, making better or perfect.  I wake up early, you stay up late. I’m whimsical, you’re practical. You love to cook, I enjoy cleaning. You enjoy time inside, I love being outside. I attack lists, you procrastinate. … Continue reading →

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Attitude Matters

Posted on May 13, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

In my current wise mid-life stage, I’ve begun to realize how often we said no to our children, or disciplined them with a spank or gave them time-out. Although helpful, this was NOT the key to their training. It was … Continue reading →

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Kept Waiting

Posted on January 19, 2022 by For Glory Sake!

29 years ago I got pregnant for the 1st time. David and I were so excited! We had waited 5 years to try for a baby. It seemed like forever. His goal was to 1st pay off all student loans … Continue reading →

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Full Circle

Posted on August 15, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

It’s happened. I wondered when it would and how it would feel. Now I know. Our children are starting their married lives, arriving at an age I can clearly remember experiencing . They are living what David and I so … Continue reading →

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Wait for the treasure

Posted on July 26, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

“For this reason the LORD is ready to show you mercy; He sits on His throne, ready to have compassion on you. Indeed, the LORD is a just God; all who wait for Him in faith will be blessed.” Isaiah … Continue reading →

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Another Opportunity

Posted on July 17, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

When I traveled with ballet Magnificat over 33 years ago 😵 we had this saying, “Just another opportunity for the Lord to be glorified.” Meaning, we need a miracle. I heard this often as our small troop of dancers faced … Continue reading →

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No Leftovers

Posted on July 17, 2021 by For Glory Sake!

With our house full of people, especially last weekend for our daughter’s wedding shower, there’s always bits of food, drinks and snacks left over. Little half bags of chips/pretzels, plastic containers of this and that. Eventually these become a meal … Continue reading →

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