Category Archives: Practical Life

Milestones

Posted on February 3, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

  September 2008, brought us a yard FULL of boys. As usual our 12 year, Ben (a collector of persons) gathered kids to play. He was always bringing people together, then bringing them home to eat. Among this group were 2 … Continue reading →

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Memory Work

Posted on January 30, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

I have found memorizing a chapter of scripture is easier for me than random verses. It’s not the words that get lost in my mind, but the address of where they come from! It must be my dislexia raising it’s … Continue reading →

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Life goes on

Posted on January 19, 2012 by For Glory Sake!

Life goes on in the midst of crisis. Houses have to cleaned, groceries have to be shopped for, doctor appointments and physical therapy. My dad has been trying to care for my mom, but this is not his habit or … Continue reading →

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T-Shirt Quilts

Posted on November 28, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

I have a ton of  old tee shirts. They hold memories from my 22 years of ballet. Every audition I took, camp I went to, companies I danced for, schools I taught in… not to mention some gifts and purchases … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 21, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

On Thanksgiving of 2010, our family was separated once again because of a hospital stay out of state. It had already been a harrowing time of cancer surgery, followed by complications and more procedures. David was at death’s door with … Continue reading →

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My Hope Jar

Posted on November 13, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

A Hope Jar is something I dreamed up when a close friend was struggling with her husband. I thought if she could see where God was moving and the prayers being answered hope would return for their marriage. I gave … Continue reading →

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Reconstruction ahead

Posted on November 2, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

Every time I pull out of my neighborhood I am confronted with major road work. The mess has been tremendous, only sometimes I see improvement. It’s interesting to watch as they straighten out a particularly sharp and dangerous curve. Just when … Continue reading →

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Bills

Posted on October 28, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

I was amazed this past week to find myself, in the pit of despair… well, dangling over the edge. Whether it was hormones or just feeling sorry for myself, I sunk lower as the week went on. With David’s illness last … Continue reading →

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Mom Morsels- part 1

Posted on October 19, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

When our children were little and under foot, I was desperate for advice on everything you can imagine. I’d ask anyone. My own mom had some general wisdom, but couldn’t remember specifics. Because I might forget those also… I began … Continue reading →

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Monday

Posted on October 18, 2011 by For Glory Sake!

If someone had handed me an itinerary for my Monday’s schedule I would’ve croaked! 5:30AM brought my alarm. It seemed extra early, dark and cold. I did the usual making coffee, starting lunches, loading laundry and waking kids. Bethany (3rd … Continue reading →

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