Month: August 2000

A couple of years ago I got new glasses — invisible bifocals. At first, I thought they were great because I could read with my glasses on. (I'd had to take my glasses off to read for some time.) After … Read more

I awakened one day to find I was developing a cold. I wasn't feeling the best, but our granddaughter was coming to visit, so I pried myself from the comfort of my bed and got ready for her visit. I … Read more

The Lord never ceases to amaze me how good and loving and kind He is. His compassion never fails. Today's scripture says, "And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Even in the hard … Read more

We had been away and were to be home for a very short time before leaving again. Our house insurance was to expire while we were away, so it was imperative that it be renewed before leaving again. Off and … Read more

Several weeks ago, in Walkerton, Ontario, there was a tragic outbreak of e-coli poisoning in the drinking water. Several people — young and old — died, and many more were very sick. Since that time, the residents have had either … Read more

The stream now has a song to sing, the pasture's clothed in green; Sprightly calves kick up their heels, Restored to a harmonic scene. But before the summer storm began the stream had lost its song; the pining calves languished … Read more

Not long ago I found myself standing with a family suffering many adverse trials. The whole world seemed to be crashing in around them. The last straw came when I received a phone call and was told of the death … Read more

It is easy to write about something that I have experienced personally, but much harder to write about someone who is dying of AIDS. Last night, I had a dream. In my dream, I found out that I had contracted … Read more

Some time ago, I was blessed enough to attend a wonderful weekend retreat. The speakers were moving, the choir infectious, and, as for the women who attended — well, they were inspiring. The love of God was shining so brightly … Read more

Lately, I have noticed something that I have been doing that I do not like all that much. I have been placing my son second to my own agenda. With the nice weather in Alaska, we try to get out … Read more