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Strands of Grey: February 2011
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Tuesday, February 1, 2011. We all have things we don’t like to clean up after. Our desks. Dirty dishes. Laundry. The car. Emotional messes or consequences from careless words. Cleaning up, in any sense of the concept, is hard work. But, we aren’t like that, are we? Our sin isn’t like that. We’re dirty, messy, and often weary. Paul Miller, in his book A Praying Life, says,. When she woke, I embraced her tenderly and enthusiastically and said, “Honey, no matter how many times you get dirty, I will al...
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Strands of Grey: April 2010
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Friday, April 16, 2010. My List of Things to Do. We pulled into the parking lot, opened the car doors, and were greeted by an elderly woman who inquired if we would like her cart. I quickly and rather kindly responded, “Oh, no thank you! We plan to use a basket today! 8221; Cheerily, I walked to the trunk to retrieve our shopping bags and then stopped dead in my tracks. I thought to myself, “Oh my. That poor woman! She doesn’t want to take that cart back herself! What was I thinking? We govern and plan o...
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Strands of Grey: October 2012
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Thursday, October 11, 2012. Give sorrow words; the grief that does not speak whispers the oe’r fraught heart and bids it break.” (Shakespeare). What does she feel? What are her thoughts? Will I ever really know? Deep down inside of me, I cannot seem to let go of this wound, this deep ache of recognizing that my mother is indeed dying. How do we live knowing that, and yet continue to press on? What is the difference, I have often wondered, between the grieving of a believer verses a non-believer? Often Do...
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Strands of Grey: November 02 Archive
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012. And yet there is this indescribable joy that fills my heart when I am with my mom, my dear “Turtle”! She is the sweetest thing. God has truly blessed us these last few weeks with precious times. On any given day, people may ask, “Jocelyn, how is your mom? I have never before felt such peace and security in my relationship with our eternal God. Did you have fun with S? You like him, don’t you? My mom says the things that most people never dare to say, and there is something so...
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Strands of Grey: August 2012
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Friday, August 31, 2012. Dear friends, you have observed the journal of my thoughts. You are the lines on which I pen this story. In fact, you have become a part of the story, because in reading you share in the memories of my family. What will happen when I can no longer hear her voice? What will happen when I can not feel her gentle touch, or smell the scent on her pillow, or see her smile at dad? Can we have some more time? When will she forget my face? Mom is sitting on my bed right now. She is h...
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Strands of Grey: July 2009
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Friday, July 31, 2009. I came across this article today and really enjoyed it. Hope you do, too. even if just a few lines. Well-suited for the theme of this blog. Http:/ www.realsimple.com/work-life/life-strategies/inspiration-motivation/makes-me-feel-beautiful-00000000017777/index.html. There she lay on the hospital bed, asleep, quiet, and might I add – beautiful. How can dying look so beautiful? It can. I assure you, it can. Thursday, July 2, 2009. A Dream of Endurance. I think it’s very easy for...
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Strands of Grey: January 02 Archive
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Monday, September 3, 2012. It is the night of resolutions, New Years Eve, and I find the need to write you all again. We are spending the New Year at my mom’s parent’s house in Indiana. It has been so delightful to observe how much mom enjoys visiting here. I was beginning to feel like I needed a vacation from my mother, but. The Lord has truly blessed me on a vacation with. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). The Shepherd Press Blog. The Things of Life. October 2001 - Archive 2. View my complete profile.
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Strands of Grey: February 02 Archive
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Monday, September 10, 2012. You will be my outlet today. Frustrations are arising within me and have been for days. This week has been a hard one for dad and I. Perhaps it has been hard for mom as well; though, we often cannot see into her world as vividly and understandably as we would desire. The frustration builds and we remain asking the Lord to give us greater love and patience than we have had yet up to this point. In constant need of prayer and grace. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Strands of Grey: June 2009
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Monday, June 15, 2009. My brother said to me the other day, “I never want to grow old. So many awful things can happen.” I’ve always been a proponent for aging. I’ve loved the idea of having my hair change from brown to grey, of growing in wisdom, and of having more years under my belt. Certainly, though, my brother does have a valid point. 8221; He still encourages me to let it come and enjoy it. What a treasure he is! We’ll see what we both think in a few months. LOL. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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