Tag Archives: Tom

On Normal

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

I’ve missed normal. It’s been months since we’ve experienced what used to be normal. I think I’m finally realizing our normal has changed for good, and I need to adjust my expectations. <sigh> But I don’t like it. Everything looks … Continue reading →

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Mortified – Part 3

Posted on May 17, 2012 by

This is part three of a three part series on mortifying pride in my heart. I pray it will help you and help me as I remember this significant season in my life. Part 3 I want to share with … Continue reading →

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Mortified

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Tom gave me a new garden for Mother’s Day. Planting everything took a lot of back-breaking work, but the results are beautiful. It was worth every pain. I have learned things that are important are always worth what it costs … Continue reading →

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Open Or Closed?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

We are in the mountains of North Carolina this week celebrating our 33rd anniversary (24th). It has been a beautiful week. Our daughter, son-in-love and two grandchildren were able to join us from Saturday until this morning, and now we … Continue reading →

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Love Does Not Envy

Posted on February 3, 2012 by

Today we continue our look at 1 Corinthians 13 to understand more clearly what love is.  This post is a bit more weighty than usual, but it is important in marriage to look deeper into the soil of our hearts … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – How You Live

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

We recently saw the movie, Courageous, and we’re ashamed to admit, we assumed it would be a good story with mediocre acting as are many Christian productions. We are pleased to say loud and clear – We Were Wrong! The … Continue reading →

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A Fragrant Aroma – Listen and Love

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

I am writing this post in a hurry. You see, my Mom called me on Wednesday morning saying she didn’t feel right – she was dizzy and her arms felt weak. I immediately asked her the stroke questions: What’s your … Continue reading →

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A Varietal of Sorts

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

In wine-making a varietal wine is so named when the main grape consists of at least 75% of the wine.  The other 25% can be from another type of grape. Our post today is a varietal of sorts.  Lisa Graf, … Continue reading →

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