Complaining or Praying?
My struggles have changed since this day I wrote about six years ago. Now Mom and Dad are both with
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.
Lessons of Aging
Originally posted on God's Grace and Life's Challenges:
I learned lessons of aging today. Mom asked me twice how old I was. The first…
What Do You Do When You Don’t Know Where Your Mama Is
The other day Mom looked at me with a childlike gaze, and in honest concern asked, “What do you do
Making the Most of the Time We Have
Monday was my Dad’s birthday. His first one with Jesus. I miss him. And I miss Mom. And regrets and
Leaning Into the Son
I walked into my home office this morning and found the hyacinth a friend had recently given me was falling
Depending on God in the Hard Stuff of Life
These thoughts from five years ago impact me even more today. Wow, I feel weak lately. I’m still grieving my
I Am Here With You
I was reading a Facebook memory from six years ago today, and it really spoke to me. My dear husband
What Dad Said that I Will Always Remember
I was blessed to have a wonderful dad who made me feel loved and protected and deeply cared about my
Finding Comfort in Counting Hairs and Blessings
Some days when I just feel like pulling my hair out, I need to just stop and brush it instead.
Finding The Something We Need
God allows all kinds of storms in our lives. They grow us and hopefully teach us to depend on Him
God's Grace and Life's Challenges 