I've been thinking about Frank and his last big heartbreak--the closing of the church he had been pastor of for 20 years.  Active members were around 35 when he began in 1993 - mostly seniors with 2 children and 3 teenagers.  Eventually those with teens moved to a larger church with youth ministries.  Frank led the … Continue reading SUCCESS

These past few days, it seems I am feeling more the absence of my honey.  Perhaps God is removing more of the layers from my heart and the reality of my new normal is delving deeper into my consciousness.  I do believe that tears are good and healing.  I just am not usually a crier.  Yet, … Continue reading Focus

I bought a gun the other day!  Made arrangements to attend the Concealed Handgun License class in my area.  I took a "Learn to Shoot" class last week.  My sons were encouraging and my friend (who carries).  However, I felt that I was turning from God's protection and trying to provide my own.  After I … Continue reading U-turn

I know it isn't our anniversary yet, but felt I wanted to write a little about our life together.  Life never turns out just how we expect.  Too many variables and choices to make to be right all the time even when seeking God's will.  However, after 49 years with my honey, I really thought … Continue reading Never thought

Has it really been three days since I last wrote. This was a really busy week. Reading through Proverbs I came across a verse that I hadn't thought of in a long while: Proverbs 4:18 "The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn which shines brighter and brighter until the full day." … Continue reading Brighter and Brighter

I have 3 daughter-in-laws.  Women who have chosen to marry my 3 sons.  They have been married for 25; 23; and 17 years now.  Each has graced our family with wonderful grandchildren.  I know many women who are very critical of their DILs, but we have certainly been blessed with ours.  I call them friends … Continue reading Daughter-in-laws

It has been 5 months today since Frank went to be with our Lord.  Seems longer in some ways, shorter in others.  I just wish I had spent more time sharing with him.  I guess (so I read) there are always some regrets.  Although, I am so glad that we had no quarrel left between … Continue reading 5th month

Yesterday was hard.   I am trusting God to lead me through the stages of death, but I never seem to know just where I am in this whole process.  I love serving my Lord through the church and at Remington Park as He has lead me to do.  I love the people He has … Continue reading Reality of Death

I kept trying to think today of another person I could call to go eat lunch with me.  I've meet with 4 ladies this week at 2 different times for lunch, so I didn't want to ask them again.  I don't want to be obnoxious.  So I thought about take-home, but really didn't want to … Continue reading Dining alone