Longing for Restoration
This afternoon I discovered on Mom’s nightstand a tiny, black and white photo of her and me when I was
Author: chermor2
I'm a follower of Jesus, a pastor's wife, a mother of six adult children (four adopted as a sibling group), and a "Mimi" to seven precious grands! I helped care for my mom, who had Alzheimer's, until she went home to Jesus in December of 2016. During that time my mother-in-law was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and moved in with us for almost four years. She just turned ninety eight and is now living in a care center. God sends lessons and smiles through the tears. It helps me to share them and I hope it blesses others.
Holding His Hand
I keep thinking about my mom’s dentist appointment the other week. As we were seated waiting for her name to
Christmas Mournings
It’s another season of sympathy and Christmas cards intermingling in the mailbox. Five years ago my momma went Home to
Making Life Count
I keep hearing the heartbreaking news of people losing loved ones. Since both my parents passed on in the last
Finding Grace Gifts
It helps me, in these days of Covid and conflict and fires and floods and people yelling and arguing everywhere
Momma Memories and Smiles
This Sunday was Momma’s fifth birthday with Jesus. Thinking back it was hard to see her declining with Alzheimer’s, but
The Perfect Prayer for Every Distress
I’ve been using the perfect prayer too much lately. It’s the perfect prayer for when you don’t know how to
Memories of a Mother’s Touch
Memories from five years ago this week. My prayers and blessings go out to all who are still caregiving. God
Remembering, Reconciliation and Regret
Two weeks ago today I got a message of heartbreaking news that I’m still trying to come to terms with.
Surviving/Celebrating Father’s Day Without Dad
Another Father’s Day is coming without my dad. My third one since he went home to Jesus. I still think
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 