The “Old Man” aka the father was probably raised to keep his feelings in his pocket because he didn’t need them so that when he grew up, he decided to only allow his angry feelings to come out. Once in awhile you see the sweet side of him, like making the most of the ruined dinner by taking his family to the Chinese restaurant and then on Christmas morning giving his firstborn the gift that he most wanted.
God continued to provide. My husband was doing night calls for I don’t know how many years just to make ends meet. Looking back, I don’t think I thought he was stressed because he never showed it. He was an amazing daddy who loved on his children when he got home instead of doing what the average guy did (watching tv or doing whatever without their family when they got home) I was blessed to have a guy who would help me when he got home, read to the children, and tuck them in. We had a very simple life but I loved it and I even had a neighbor tell me once he loved seeing us all out in the backyard running around and playing together the way families and children use to. He encouraged us to keep doing that.
January 29, 2023 Below are some real life examples of what people have believed and possibly followed through on: A guy who broke down in front of Philippians embassy thought it must be a sign to be a missionary there. A gal knew if she went to Israel she’d be riding a 747, she woke…… Continue reading Does God Answer Prayer through Superstition?
January 21, 2023 We are all prodigals, on our own path of the journey to know God. We have all strayed and walked away from God at one time or another, thinking we know best but all we do is get ourselves into things that are hard to get out of without the help of…… Continue reading Journey of a Prodigal
January 3, 2023 I am not one to follow football, but over the years, my husband and youngest girlie love to spend time watching Football together. My husband’s favorite team is the Cowboys, since he was a child where he attended church with some of the Redskins. So, of course, my girlie’s favorite team is…… Continue reading Life can Change in a Moment
November 6, 2021 I finished up a 12 step program through Celebrate Recovery that takes you through an inventory from the time you can remember until present. It’s a lot of work that brings up many emotions you’d rather not uncover but it is worth it in the end. I’ve done this through EMDR therapy…… Continue reading Freedom in Letting God
November 2, 2020 Tuesday, November 3, 2020 is going to be a day that will go down in history. Is it because I will be celebrating my 30th anniversary with my Love? The legacy we will leave for our children, their children, and so on will make a difference? Through the letters and journals I…… Continue reading Does my Vote Count?
In 2003, my heart was drawn to the River of Life Care Home in Romania because they helped women save their babies from abortion. At first I didn’t know what I had to offer, but in the end, I was able to love on the women and children and speak on prayer and parenting: two…… Continue reading What a Beautiful Name
June 2, 2020 I understand that because we are all human and sinful, there will be evil in the world until Christ returns. Last year, I was researching about why so much evil happens in the dark. What I found intrigued me, causing an aha moment. Eureka! Did you know that demons are most active…… Continue reading On Bended Knee
March 28, 2020 I am beyond grateful for one great friendship but to have more than one is a rare and unique bouquet of blessings! I look back on my life the past years and cherish all the friendships that God has blessed me with in different seasons of my adult life, and I have…… Continue reading Stronger Together
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