by Deb | encouragement, faith, God's faithfulness, grace, hope, love, marriage, perseverance |
My husband Randy and I recently celebrated 44 years of marriage. Our anniversary celebration at Steak ‘N Shake Wow–how can that be possible when we’re only 30+ years old? Well… we haven’t been that age for a long time, but it’s...
by Deb | aging parents, comfort, dads, encouragement, grief, hope, life |
My brother posted this picture of our dad on Facebook on what would have been his 87th birthday. Dad passed away on January 1 and it still doesn’t seem quite real that he’s gone. Friends who have lost loved ones have told me the “firsts” are...
by Deb | Al-Anon, alcoholism, faith, friendship, hope |
Doris was the first person I met in the community where I’ve lived for almost 18 years. She passed away in May at the age of 92. I chided myself for not visiting more during her last months. Doris suffered from dementia and other ailments, so I’m not...
by Deb | 10x10, Girl Rising, girls' education, hope, World Vision |
My husband Randy and I attended a screening of the stunning film Girl Rising the other night. Produced by Paul Allen and several businesses that have partnered through 10×10, a global action campaign to promote girls’ education, Girl Rising is a...
by Deb | blessings, Dr. John Trent, faith, God's faithfulness, grace, hope, loving others, The Blessing Challenge |
I admit I’m a slow reader. Mostly because I wait until bedtime to crack open the latest book I’m reading. I usually don’t get far before my head is nodding and my husband nudges me and asks, “Are you asleep?”When I read A Place Called...
by Deb | hope, Keep Calm and Carry On, peace, perseverance |
Not long ago, I was browsing through Nordstrom’s with some friends. A tee-shirt with a slogan printed on it, Keep Calm and Carry On, caught my eye. What great words of encouragement and wisdom. Simple, but profound. I was curious about this pithy statement and...
