Category Archives: Difficulty

Nana On Duty

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Debi Walter

It is late.  I am tired.  But I will share briefly what is on my heart. Our daughter and son-in-law are enjoying a week away celebrating their 5 years together.  Amazing to think it’s been half a decade since my … Continue reading →

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The Marriage Stage

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Debi Walter

It’s easy to think a good marriage is played out with beautiful background music by a well dressed symphony orchestra.  The stage is lined with dimly lit candles adding the perfect ambiance.  The main characters always know what to say … Continue reading →

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Harvest Time

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Tom and Debi

We have one winery nearby in a small town called Clermont just west of Orlando.  Lakeridge Winery had their annual Grape Stomp Harvest this past weekend.  We’ve always wanted to go, but haven’t been able to yet.  However, a good … Continue reading →

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Doubling Our Joy

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Debi Walter

Last week Tom was weeding my flower garden, while he let me float in the pool.  I know, he is an amazing man!  🙂  However, his helping hand ended up accidentally breaking off the top half of my beautiful pink … Continue reading →

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It’s Grape Stompin’ Time

Posted on June 23, 2010 by Tom and Debi

It’s the time of year when vineyards take to stomping the grapes in order to extract the yearly harvest of wine. In marriage, the grape stompin’ time is whenever we’re feeling hard pressed.  In these moments we discover exactly what … Continue reading →

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Project 52: Interrupted

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Debi Walter

Life has been different lately.  Our normal routine has been interrupted by unavoidable things;  Some remodeling, a prolonged sickness and a wonderful celebration allowing us to babysit our grandchildren, to mention just a few.  Needless to say, we probably won’t … Continue reading →

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Storing or Hauling?

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Debi Walter

Garbage Day comes twice a week. We know the days they collect; we know the general time of day they come.  Yet, today we missed it!  The leftovers from our wonderful dinner party on Friday will have to wait around … Continue reading →

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Freebie Friday: Food For Thought

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Debi Walter

We’ve shared with you Grace Gems – a daily encouragement of Puritan thought sent to you via e-mail, but we don’t remember if we’ve shared Ken Sande’s PeaceMeal, from Peacemaker Ministries.  He is the author of the excellent book, The … Continue reading →

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Grace Given Brings Peace

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Debi Walter

It is late. It has been one of those nights where I am filled with emotions I don’t understand, much less expect my husband to understand.   Yet I try.  I strive to communicate honestly, even though as I speak what’s … Continue reading →

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