Read about the Harvard’s journey,
from the beginning of “Walking Victoriously Through the Long Goodbye”
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Embracing Suffering
During young adulthood, suffering was not on my personal radar screen. That was something that happened to other people, usually older and probably not very close to Christ. I had more important things on my mind. My beautiful wife was doing a great job taking care of our growing family which left me free to Read more
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Looking Back – Walking Forward (part 1)
As a result of the terrible pandemic that we are living through, I am only able to communicate with Linda through Face Time or window visits. Most of the time, she seems to know me or at least understand that I am someone special in her life. However, last Thursday, she unexpectedly gave me a very special Read more
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Looking Back – Walking Forward (part 2)
In chapel, during my first year of college, I distinctly remember hearing a classmate sing the old hymn, God Leads Us Along. Its message became foundational to my understanding of how God cares for his children. The essence is summed up in the refrain: Some through the waters, some through the flood,Some through the fire, but Read more
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Looking Back – Walking Forward (part 3)
Can an act of inhumanity and cruelty, committed over 3400 years ago, provide insight for relieving the suffering of my precious wife? In today’s blog, I will answer that question. First, let’s review the atrocity: “Remember what Amalek did to you on the way as you were coming out of Egypt, how he met you on Read more
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Trusting God
TRUST GOD! When facing a trial or hardship, almost all followers of Christ have been given that advice; and it is usually given by someone who genuinely cares for us. For me, the authenticity of the admonition is never an issue; however, applying it to a situation that I am facing is another story. My Read more
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Fulfilling My Vows
Last Monday was a day of contrasts. During a virtual visit with Linda, she was happy to see me, but not able to carry on a conversation. Haltingly, we sang, Amazing Grace and When the Battle is Over. Later, I wrote in my journal: “Today is our fifty -seventh anniversary and people in India, Portugal, Taiwan and Israel read my blog. Read more
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Appreciating Caregivers
Most people passing by Legacy Village probably view those three words with sincere respect. For those of us who have family members living there, they have much greater meaning. Each day, as the caregiving team faithfully meets the needs of those whom many consider unnecessary; I become more aware that they grasp something that the Read more
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Journeying to an Unexpected Destination
The title of this week’s blog is a contradiction in terminology and hints of a possible adventure; however, as a primary caregiver to a loved one suffering dementia, living through such a time is torturous. Before discussing the details, let’s fast forward to last Friday and I will allow you to eavesdrop on a far Read more
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Riding an Emotional Roller Coaster
Riding roller coasters is fun! In a matter of minutes, joy and fear overwhelm you in repetitive waves. Throughout our years together, especially when our children were young, Linda and I rode some real thrillers. In retrospect, I wonder if her apparent willingness to participate might have been more about being with the children and Read more
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Mapping a Path to Victory (part 1)
I often entertain Linda by asking a question, “Do you know the first thing I am going to do when I get to Heaven?” Invariably, she says, “What?” And, I respond, “I am going to find you, take you by the hand, and, like little children, we are going to laugh and dance all over Read more
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