Category Archives: Thankfulness

Hello Again! Surprised by God and Back in the Saddle.

Posted on August 20, 2017 by

  Dear Readers, So sorry that it has been a while since I last posted on Heart of the Matter, but this season of life has been extremely busy and eventful for our family. Our second son got married and … Continue reading →

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Taking Care of Mama: A Change of Heart

Posted on June 14, 2017 by

    Have you ever wondered why God allows people to live on and on into their 80’s and 90’s in various states of pain and disability—severe arthritis, blindness, deafness, dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other chronic, debilitating and painful conditions? If … Continue reading →

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Simple Things That Make My Heart Sing!

Posted on April 21, 2017 by

  I sing in two different choirs. My own church choir, which is like a family to me, and a large statewide choir (500 strong) that sings at various events and churches around our state several times a year. Participating in … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of God’s Blessing

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

We’ve just returned from an amazing trip to Japan where our son serves in the Navy. We flew halfway around the world for one reason and one reason only–to meet our first grandchild! The feeling of holding him for the first … Continue reading →

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Hope for the Lonely on Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 14, 2017 by

Valentine’s Day. Exciting! Joyful! Romantic! Fun! Uncertain. Lonely. Depressing. Disappointing. This particular holiday can elicit very different emotions in each of us according to where we find ourselves in life. It’s a “pairing up” holiday, a celebration of love and … Continue reading →

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