Category Archives: Seasons of Life

Re-Employment Update

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Debi Walter

As you know Tom no longer has a job. We went away to the mountains of North Carolina last week to be alone and mostly to listen. Tom prayed. I prayed. We prayed together and read God’s Word. It was … Continue reading →

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It Was Unexpected – Really.

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Debi Walter

Last week was one we’ll not soon forget. On Tuesday it was my 53rd birthday. Tom left for work to meet with his boss only to find out this meeting was to inform him he would no longer be needed. … Continue reading →

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Part 4 – One Simple Key to Resolving Quarrels

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Debi Walter

What if there was a simple key to help us unlock the door of conflict resolution? Imagine how quickly those doors that slammed shut in your face could be reopened allowing the sun to shine on your marriage again. Wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Part 3 – What Pressure Reveals

Posted on July 19, 2012 by Debi Walter

This is Part 3 of our series titled, Diapers, Toddlers & Romance, Oh My, where we are talking about how to keep the home fires burning in the midst of raising a family. We have talked so far about the issue of … Continue reading →

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Part 2 – We’re Exhausted

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Tom and Debi

This is Part 2 of our series titled, Diapers, Toddlers & Romance, Oh My, where we are talking about how to keep the home fires burning in the midst of raising a family. Yesterday we began by talking about the … Continue reading →

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Part 1 – I’m Exhausted

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Tom and Debi

It’s amazing how much energy is required to raise a family, yet with each baby that’s born time doesn’t slow down. It marches on whether you’re in step or not. How can a couple continue to make the most of … Continue reading →

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A New Week – A New Series

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Tom Walter

It’s been awhile since we’ve had a series, so we thought we’d offer a new one for you beginning tomorrow. The inspiration for this series was Debi spending 2 1/2 weeks with our daughter’s family following the birth of their … Continue reading →

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Savoring Sunday

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Debi Walter

Growing up I always looked forward to Sunday dinner. Dinner was the afternoon meal for my mom–supper was always the evening meal. On Sunday’s Mom would prepare a delicious roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, green bean casserole, glazed carrots, … Continue reading →

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I Surrender….All?

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Debi Walter

Today we head home. I am torn–ready to be back to our special place in this world, but not wanting to say goodbye yet again to my daughter, son-in-love and precious (now 3) grandchildren. 🙂 But I have another daughter, … Continue reading →

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The De-Masking Of Prince Charming

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Debi Walter

Each of us on a specific day of a specific year stood before others and exchanged our marriage vows. Most likely we were full of great anticipation of this being our fairy tale come true. We were committing our life … Continue reading →

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A Moment I’ll Never Forget

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Debi Walter

Life offers a few endearing moments that take your breath away. It is when there are no words that adequately describe the depth of the emotion you’re feeling. Today was one of those days, and all I can do is … Continue reading →

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Time Wins Every Time

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Debi Walter

Yesterday was the day my grandmother died in 1979. She was 90. I was 19, and I miss her still. This is why I’ve written her story in an historic novel which will soon be published–praying by the summer’s end. … Continue reading →

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The Day

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Debi Walter

Journal from May 18, 2005: I woke this morning feeling the weight of time.  As the days dwindle down until “The Day” is here, I am realizing how small I am, and I am tempted to fear.  Tomorrow is uncertain; … Continue reading →

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Spoiled

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Debi Walter

Journal Entry from June 2006: The expiration date said June 25th.  I have never had to notice this part of the orange juice carton, that is, until now.  My 24 year old son, who loves orange juice so much that … Continue reading →

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The Waiting Room

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Debi Walter

Yesterday I shared my reflections of growing up as the daughter of a neighborhood Pharmacist. Today I’ll share my reflections of letting go. This story was published in a book titled, Letters From The Waiting Room–by Lewis Seifert, in an … Continue reading →

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My Dad

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Debi Walter

Our first post in our Reflection series is actually reflections from my childhood, years before I would become Mrs. Tom Walter. I wrote this the year after my Dad died, which you’ll hear more about tomorrow. From June 2004: Father’s … Continue reading →

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Looking Back

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Debi Walter

I have kept a journal for 23 years. I am on my 52nd volume, which is a serious amount of talking I have spared my husband. 🙂 It has served as my way to think through the difficulties of life. … Continue reading →

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