Mapping a Path to Victory (part 2)

Growing up, my father taught me that failure was not acceptable. Unfortunately, I developed a  self-sufficient mentality which resulted in trying to solve the problems of life in my own strength. Fortunately, long before I desperately began searching for a way to help Linda, The Lord had shown me a better way: “...This is what the... Continue Reading →

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... Continue Reading →

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... Continue Reading →

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.... Continue Reading →

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... Continue Reading →

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... Continue Reading →

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