Fifty years ago today, I started a summer job as a clerk in an engineering office at Kelly Air Force Base. It also happened to be my twentieth birthday. The boss took me around the office and introduced me to everyone who worked there. The best-looking guy in the office followed us around the room … Read more
November is a busy month. I have and will recognize some of the events individually, but I’m combining three important causes that are recognized this month. National Adoption Month: This year the focus is on adoption of older youth. Most people want a baby, but older children need families, too. Our son was eleven when … Read more
Three years ago today my beloved husband Jack went to be with the Lord. I remember him, think about him, and miss him every day, but today is especially filled with memories. He was a remarkable man, and I was so blessed to have his love for forty-six years and to be married to him … Read more
April is National Autism Awareness Month. Although I don’t have close personal experience with autism, I know several families with autistic children. I have great admiration for those who care for a child who, as one father I know describes, “God wired differently.” Parents and children may be subjected to rude treatment by people who don’t … Read more
What do adoption, diabetes, and military families have in common? All are recognized during the month of November. In addition to dozens of other national days, weeks, and months, November is: National Adoption Month: a cause very important to me for two major reasons: 1) Being passionately pro-life, I want every child to be born … Read more
April is National Autism Awareness Month. There are so many diseases and disorders that it’s impossible to highlight them all. Usually I choose to focus on diseases and issues that have directly affected people close to me, and often I like to bring attention to conditions that aren’t well-known, or if well-known, not well understood. No … Read more
In my last post (other than devotionals), I invited you to shop at Lil Country Store. The store has many one-of-a-kind gifts that your loved ones will appreciate. I’m doing all my shopping for adults in the store this year. Although we’re trying to find unusual toys, we don’t have much for kids this year. … Read more
I haven’t gotten out much in the last few years. First, I had health problems of my own, then my husband developed Alzheimer’s. I cared for him until his death, and he didn’t like people to see him in his diminished condition. We went to a lot of doctors’ appointments, and we went to Walmart … Read more
This is the first time I’ve written about autism. It was not on my radar for a long time, but we have several families with children with autism in our church. I came to realize while I caring for my husband with Alzheimer’s that autism and Alzheimer’s have a lot in common. Individuals with both … Read more
Today is Valentine’s Day–a day for lovers. A day for flowers and candy and special dinners for two. A day to tell someone you love them. A day for husbands and wives, boyfriends and girlfriends to spend time together—which is the most important thing you can do. It may be soon or it may be … Read more