Remembering Mother

Mother would have been 95 years old today. Our birthdays are one week apart, always part of our Buckeyes’ football season. I miss her most in autumn; we always talked after an Ohio State football game. Ohio Stadium is home Continue reading Remembering Mother

Remembering What Works

A French quote says that “we should swallow a toad every morning, in order to fortify ourselves against the disgust of the rest of the day….” It refers to ungodly 18th century society. For me it applies to physical exercise. Continue reading Remembering What Works

My daily allowance

We have heard the scriptures about God being the provider of all our needs, that He owns the cattle on a thousand hills, and that He cares for His people. I struggle with allowing that to be reality in my Continue reading My daily allowance

Decorating with joy

This week I decorated my home for Christmas as much as I do these days. I have a friend who inherited her family home and her family decorations. She is the recipient of new additions regularly and decorates her entire Continue reading Decorating with joy

Rejoicing today and forever

I rejoice today in the healing of my sight that cataract surgery has accomplished. I had no idea how bad my sight had become until after my second cataract surgery. Both were very successful and I should only need reading Continue reading Rejoicing today and forever

Last of a series

My final eye surgery is scheduled for next week. I have been reminded this week of a concept God showed me a long time ago. What I wrote before is still true and His faithfulness is sure: Ps 131:2 Surely Continue reading Last of a series

Encouraging progress by His grace

Facing a new diagnosis of a chronic illness is not pleasant. I have decided that learning from each challenge in my life is the only way to stop repeating errors and to follow God’s plan. To recap, a flu-like illness Continue reading Encouraging progress by His grace

On the road again

I wrote the following some time ago: “I’m back on the road to writing again. My visit with the gastroenterologist proved helpful and she prescribed a specialized medication. I believe that I have favor with my insurance company and it Continue reading On the road again

Looking back, looking forward

We celebrated my mother’s 91st birthday earlier this month. I hadn’t seen her since June 2014 when we had a big party with family and friends during her 90th year. My sisters tried to prepare me but I was shocked Continue reading Looking back, looking forward