Category Archives: Practical Life

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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Feeding Your Endocrine

Posted on April 28, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

How fascinating that we can help our bodies shed excess weight by eating instead of starving and over exercising. I love knowing that what I’m putting in my body has a benefit. It’s guilt-free nourishment! …And there are so many … Continue reading →

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Fat Vegan

Posted on April 26, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

Three weeks ago as the warm weather arrived… I pulled some old shorts from my closet. I was horrified to find that that they didn’t fit! What??? I fluctuate a bit over the month :/ but have weighted relatively the … Continue reading →

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The Three C's

Posted on April 13, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

For two plus years I gleaned information from a parent support group in conjunction with our son’s out-patient sobriety program. Every Thursday night different topics were discussed among parents. One in particular came up again and again – called The … Continue reading →

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1 Thing for Me, 10 for You

Posted on April 3, 2015 by For Glory Sake!

As you already know I’m crazy about veggies! I’m about 90% Vegan with an occasional raw-sushi breakdown. Recently I was given the Book THRIVE by Brendan Brazier (professional Ironman Triathlete). It’s “the vegan nutrition guide to optimal performance in sports … 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 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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