In 2008, we went to Itlay on a mission trip. Still on the road to full recovery Jim did amazingly well. He painted and helped transform a storefront building into a church. Our next adventure was El Salvador. A long 12 day mission trip in 2009. By this time we were praising God for a … [Read more…]
I located a local rehab center and continued immediately. Within weeks Jim was making great strides towards feeding himself and getting out of bed on his own. Our insurance was all gone, therefore we were paying out of pocket. At that point, money was not the issue. The important thing was to get him well. … [Read more…]
The progress was amazing. His ability to walk was enhanced greatly.
Life is full of unexpected events. My husband Jim refers to them as “a bump in the road”. In the summer of 2005, June 5th at 2:00 pm we experienced a major bump! It was a beautiful, summer day and an ordinary work day for him. He wanted to get an early start, because by … [Read more…]
I hope the story of my husband”s tragic accident in 2005 will inspire everyone who reads it and may it also be an encouragement for those who are facing physical handicaps due to injuries as a result of falling. The entire story is written to give God the Glory for what he brought us through. … [Read more…]
Hello Friends and Family, Are you ready for what the New Year has in store for you? I hope you are full of great ideas and wonderful plans that will, not only enhance your life, but also the lives of those around you. You and I can agree that the weather outside is frightful, … [Read more…]
What category will your family fit into? It would be nice if everyone could say happy holidays but we know that’s not so. But you can try really hard to turn things around and enjoy your loved ones and friends. Time is too short to hold grudges and hateful memories. Just recently I had the … [Read more…]
Today I’m pausing just for a moment to say thank you to a very special person who came into my life many, many years ago. Anita is my sister-in-law who has now become my dear friend and a sister to me. Several days ago I was sharing with another friend how amazing God is. in … [Read more…]
Today I will begin by saying, at the request of one of my family members I would like to share about the loss of loved ones. Within the last month we personally have lost three family members. The question of “how do you handle the loss of loved ones?” is one that has no real … [Read more…]
Do those two words ring a bell? It seems everyone is concerned about race relations. The cry against injustice gets louder each day. Abuse of civil rights is all we hear. We live in an unfair society. I guess we could go on and on and still not fix the problem. Today I would like … [Read more…]