Category Archives: Practical Life

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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Diet For The Tongue

Posted on May 18, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

James – What a book to study! It gets me every time with all the control your tongue-talk. I tell my 2 chatty daughters, “Your mouth is your biggest asset and your greatest downfall.” I know because it’s mine. Mouths … Continue reading →

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Privileged

Posted on May 8, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

I read an article recently about the privileged people of America (students in particular studying at Ivy League colleges) and it got me thinking. Looking through all of my mother and father’s memorabilia and family photos, I saw more than a … Continue reading →

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Together-finally

Posted on May 3, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

24/7! That’s what it’s been since returning from the hospital and picking up a moving truck. David’s blockage cleared in a week without need of any surgery. Praise God! There is no way to tell what caused it, other than … Continue reading →

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Keys

Posted on March 31, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

Our first moving day is finally here! Keys to the new house are in hand and we can begin this crazy adventure. It feels like it’s been a long process, trying to decide when and how to move my parents. … Continue reading →

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Hope For Tomorrow

Posted on March 15, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

Moving! I swing from excited anticipation, to mild panic, to just being plain overwhelmed. Boxes are piling up at 2 houses and still, there’s more to do. Friends stop by and see the progress… I see the mess. Can’t vacuum, … Continue reading →

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Moving

Posted on March 2, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

Sorting continues… throw out… give away… drop off… box up! Day in, day out my mind is running. I’m constantly organizing and evaluating, going through items in my head. It’s hard to turn off. I have come to know for … Continue reading →

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God has Provided

Posted on February 16, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

  “Yahweh-Yireh” – the phrase comes from Genesis when God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son. Abraham had faithfully waited for this heir, now God was testing his obedience. Was he willing? Amazingly He was. The test over, a substitution was given. “Abraham … Continue reading →

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1 John 4:16

Posted on January 23, 2014 by For Glory Sake!

Mentally exhausted from a full week of care-giving, I went to a women’s Biblestudy today. I usually host at my house, but with so much on my plate, my friends decided to change things up and try a new 6 … Continue reading →

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