Since I am an author, I’m constantly looking into how research builds hope. Plus, “The Unraveling of Reverend G” and the rest of the books in my series deal with Alzheimers and dementia. So research is a must. I find it easy and enjoyable to do research. I study everything I can find about caregiving, … Continue reading
A pocket of time separates Good Friday and Easter Sunday – a day we often ignore because we don’t celebrate that day – we just wait. We live through Saturday, anticipating Sunday. After the execution of Jesus, the disciples – both men and women – huddled together in fear. At least one of them, Peter, … Continue reading
My personal tradition calls for a visit to the cemetery during Easter weekend. Somehow, the credibility of the resurrection needs to meet with the mortality of my ancestors. It is a Mennonite cemetery, on the same acre of land as the old hand-built church, crafted by men who wore beards and black hats. Many of … Continue reading
I welcome author Shanna Groves as a guest blogger for this post. Check out Shanna’s own blog at LipreadingMom.com One of the things I love about Rebecca is her steadfast faith. As we shared a table at a coffee shop and discussed her editing my first book four years ago, Rebecca offered a fundamental truth … Continue reading
Whether it’s unemployment, Alzheimer’s or a personal tragedy – all of us face moments when life unravels. When our carefully controlled spheres no longer make sense and nothing we do can change the circumstances. How do we deal with life when it unravels? Psalm 43 gives us three action points. Focus on God; not the … Continue reading
After an unexpected trip to the emergency room, we returned home, weary but grateful. “I’m glad you’re okay, Mom,” my son said as he hurried off to work. “Me, too. Thanks for helping me.” The symptoms of GERD often mirror the symptoms of a heart attack, so my doctor has told me, “Always get it … Continue reading
Anyone who knows me well understands why it is important for me to face the western sky at the end of the day. I thrive on the colors and textures of sunsets. One of the first things I want to do when I get to heaven is watch how God paints a different sunset every … Continue reading
