Category Archives: Seasons of Life

Transitions

Posted on November 1, 2022 by Debi Walter

Ask any woman who has experienced natural childbirth what transition was like and you’ll most likely get a grimace. Transitions are hard and there is usually no way around them but through. When our son was born my labor progressed … Continue reading →

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Today Is A Special Day

Posted on October 14, 2022 by Debi Walter

One of the best parts of marriage is when we reached the stage of grand parenting. We are blessed with 9 precious kiddos ranging from ages 14 down to age 2. It’s our two year old, Elias Angel, who is … Continue reading →

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Mercy

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Debi Walter

“It’s only a surface cavity,” My dentist explained. “You may not need novocaine at all. I’ll start drilling and if you feel any pain raise your hand.” I’m ashamed to say I about took his head off! Novocaine is a … Continue reading →

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Posted on June 17, 2022 by Debi Walter

“What will I wear?” I still couldn’t believe this was happening. It was only Wednesday when he called long-distance to see how I was. Long-distance was expensive 44 years ago. It cost more to dial across the state than it … Continue reading →

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In Need of Shade

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Debi Walter

Must find shade! We have a black car and the temperature difference between parking in a sunny spot and a shady spot is huge as far as comfort is concerned. Add to it the windshield umbrella contraption Tom bought and … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Debi Walter

It is said at most traditional marriage ceremonies, yet we often give little thought about it from that day forward. “‘Til death do us part.” A couple of Sundays ago, our pastor taught on 1 Corinthians 5 – 7. The … Continue reading →

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First Gear, We’re Alright

Posted on May 3, 2022 by Debi Walter

Since Tom retired in 2018 we have had many starts and stops on the way to get here. Retirement for us has been like a standard shift car. Do you remember learning to drive a stick shift car? If you … Continue reading →

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A Time For Everything.

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Debi Walter

Nine years ago we were embarking on a new adventure. Our eyes were full of faith as to what God had in store for us. My Mom had just entered eternity. Tom had just retired from owning a business and … Continue reading →

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Comfort and Joy

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Debi Walter

It’s Christmas week and we’ve been more aware in recent years of our need for comfort and joy. Tom’s stepdad is in the final stages of life with Hospice overseeing his comfort. He has lived a full life and at … Continue reading →

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When The Roses Are Wilted And The Wine Is Flat

Posted on November 16, 2021 by Debi Walter

Most of you know how much we have been through the past few years. It has seemed that one crisis after another has continued since the beginning os 2019. Throw a pandemic in the middle of it all and it’s … Continue reading →

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Caring For A Broken Heart

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Debi Walter

My brother went to be with Jesus last week. In just five short weeks he went from being a healthy husband, father, Papa and brother to fighting for his life against Covid. Many of you have prayed with us for … Continue reading →

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Danger: Fog Ahead, but Summer Is Coming

Posted on April 20, 2021 by Debi Walter

Fog happens when the temperature changes drastically, usually during the changing of seasons. It can descend quickly and leave just as fast, or it can linger for days, even weeks. When it’s the latter it can bring with it a … Continue reading →

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“You’re All The Woman I’ll Ever Need”

Posted on February 15, 2021 by Debi Walter

We were young and had two, (soon-to-be) three small children. Our church was young as well. We had left a large mega church in order to plant, with our young couples’ pastor, a church to discover New Testament reality. We … Continue reading →

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A Dormant Season

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Debi Walter

We have a huge, very healthy bougainvillea in our backyard. It is so large it is pushing our new fence and making it difficult to walk by it without getting scratched by it’s enormous thorns. We needed to prune it, … Continue reading →

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Growth Through Heartache

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Debi Walter

I referred to it in our last post. Today I want to share the story that took our marriage from the honeymoon stage to the next level of intimacy–growth through heartache. Tom and I wanted children. We had decided on … Continue reading →

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When Opposites Don’t Attract

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Debi Walter

The old adage that opposites attract is often said in regard to marriage, and it is true most times. Tom and I couldn’t be more opposite in areas that aren’t important, e.g. how we like our eggs, hot beverage of … Continue reading →

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The Well Seasoned Marriage

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Debi Walter

I find it interesting that Fall brings me such joy. I’ve heard many others say Fall is their favorite season as well. But when it comes to the seasons of marriage I have to ask myself, do I enjoy the … Continue reading →

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No Tricks—All Treats This Halloween

Posted on October 31, 2020 by Debi Walter

I’ve started to write a post several times and my mind goes blank. Life has been unpredictable this year, and it keeps coming at us. Our youngest daughter gave birth to her first baby at 24 weeks and 5 days … Continue reading →

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Make Your Home Welcoming To Others

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Debi Walter

We have all been spending lots of time in our homes lately. It’s easy to neglect things because you no longer see them as visitors do. So this post is an encouragement to look at your home with fresh eyes. … Continue reading →

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Will You Pray With Us?

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Debi Walter

Today is Sunday. The day most of us are used to a very different routine–getting up and ready to go to our local church to fellowship with friends, worship God and hear the preached Word. But today most of us … Continue reading →

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