Category: family

  • Last Letter

    Last Letter

    It was Mother’s Day 1985.  Relaxing that evening, after a pleasant day with  family, my thoughts turned to my mother in Georgia.  Living In Michigan I did not have the opportunity to see her as much as I would like.  So, I decided to write her a letter. It has not always been easy for…

  • He Knows the Way

    He Knows the Way

    Oh, a Rainbow! I snapped a photo.  I know a rainbow as a sign of God’s promise –yes to not flood world again – but it was God’s promise to be with me in this season of my life.  I put the code in the Airb&b door – nothing.  I tried again.  Ok, God where…

  • Hit or Hug

    Hit or Hug

    The driver swerved and screeched to a stop and the fellow inside greeted me with I’m sure many expletives and blew his horn.  This just added to my gloomy day! Woke up and noticed king size pillow next to me.  Grabbed it and gave it a hug.  Always put it beside me – reminds me…

  • What Does That Mean?

    What Does That Mean?

    Faith, Family & Feathers Faith, Family and Feathers is the wording on my husband’s grave marker. Hopefully future generations will ponder these words and find the meaning in Psalms 91. It sums up our lives together for 58 years. Faith in God is the foundation of our lives. The heritage of family and the legacy of previous generations causes…

  • Holiday Firsts

    As you know, I’m going into the holidays without my John.  My Grief Share Group provided a Surviving the Holidays session and a book.  Fourteen weeks of Grief Share sessions helped me navigate this new normal. Our Lilies group at church also helped me to share with other widows. What a blessing both these groups…

  • Under the Shadow

    Under the Shadow

    Under the shadow of the Almighty is a song our choir sings. The words “I will abide” came to mind as I prayed at communion today. The same Bible cover as noted in the Blog below – Faith, Feathers and Family, was in my lap. . Christmas 2020 was the last time my husband served…

  • Let the River Flow – What a Blessing!

    Let the River Flow – What a Blessing!

    (Excerpt from Shekinah Lane.) It had been a quiet morning reflecting on God’s goodness. I had just finished reading the devotional in My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers for September 6. He compared our lives to a river and how out of us will flow the rivers that will bless to the uttermost…

  • 2020 Year of JOY

    2020 Year of JOY

    We played at Pinehurst Golf Course and I had 3 pars. Of course we played best ball!

  • It’s About Time

    It’s About Time

    What, you have been a Christian for over 50 years and you just began reading your Bible? It’s about time!

  • The Rest of the Glory Story

    The Rest of the Glory Story

    Exhausted from unpacking, the glow of the security light seemed to say, “it’s gonna be alright.  You are home!” It was July 2005 and we were partially moved in. Each night for sixteen years I would think,” thank you Lord for my house.”  Then getting into bed I’d tell my husband, “Did I ever tell…