I gave myself a Christmas present in December that I just received in the last two weeks.  "Following in the footsteps of Paul and John" in Greece and Rome" tour.  This was the trip Frank and I wanted to take but never did.  So I went alone (with a tour group of folk I met … Continue reading A Christmas Present to Me

Is it mid-April already!?!  It seems like the year just began.  I'd like to understand the phenomena of time moving so much faster as we get older.  There is so much change, unrest, and reasons to fear in the world in which we live.  Sometimes I wonder just how long the Lord will hold back … Continue reading God is Always God

Bob Schmidt, my daddy.  This picture was taken of us at the 50th wedding celebration of my mom and dad's marriage.  Mom was in the hospital so we celebrated in her room.  Today is Daddy's birthday.  He would have been 99.  He went to be with the Lord 20 years ago this coming October.  He … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Daddy

 Waking each morning, this is what I saw when I walked into our family room.  My honey, Bible open on his lap, little devotional book, cup of coffee, reading God's Word.  What a godly man who sought to live what he read, preached, and taught.  He was all too aware of his failings, but eager … Continue reading Remembering

I was reminded yesterday during a meeting with some friends that everyone I meet is carrying deep burdens.  One woman is living with the loss of three of her children.  Three have recently become widows.  Several have children living outside of the will of God.  One has a husband paralyzed by a stroke eight months … Continue reading Burdens

As I think back over this past week all I can do is praise my God!  This has been a week of great emotion and remembrances, yet at the same time, of great peace and sweetness of spirit in my life.  Friends and strangers praying.  I could feel the strength of their prayers.  I thank … Continue reading What a Sweet God we Have

It began on Sunday.  Remembering last year on Sunday when Frank made the decision to sign-up for hospice and come home.  Our two sons and their wives along with Frank's best friend, Jimmy, were in the hospital room as we explained to him what hospice meant (just to make certain that he was understanding at … Continue reading This Week in History

These next few weeks are not going to be easy for me.  In just 2 weeks on Jan. 29, I will have the first anniversary of my husband, Frank's, death as well as what would have been our 50th anniversary.  He died the night of our 49th.  It seems appropriate that God would remove him … Continue reading Prayer Request

Nearly 50 years ago now, when Frank and I first married, he taught me to make "Hoppin' John."  A dish with rice and black-eyed peas.  It was one of his favorites.  I had never heard of it but learned to make it and did often.  I told Frank that his family must have made up … Continue reading Hoppin’ John