Tag Archives: Deuteronomy 24:5

Love is a demonstration…

Posted on March 14, 2025 by oct17

Yeah, yeah!!!!  It’s our anniversary day… March 14! Gary Chapman writes in The Five Love Languages (1992,1995), “Life is driven by the desire for success. We want our lives to count for something. We have our own idea of what … Continue reading →

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… home…

Posted on March 14, 2023 by oct17

There is a lot of building activity going on these days– in our yard. Bird couples are busy, busy constructing  new homes for their little ones. I watch a winged pair check out a possible new site for their home … Continue reading →

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… learning to love…

Posted on June 4, 2021 by oct17

“I’m going to marry that guy,” I whispered to my friend in church when I first saw Tom; I was 16; he was 17. How could I possibly know? I have no idea… but I have spent my life thanking … Continue reading →

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. . . the last time . . .

Posted on February 12, 2020 by oct17

“This could be our last breakfast,” I solemnly said to Tom one morning last week. Events of the week had propelled my thoughts into last times and last things. Last week a dear family friend had two strokes and given … Continue reading →

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learning . . . loving. . .on the journey

Posted on March 13, 2017 by oct17

Surprise!  A second post in a week. I would love to blog weekly, but alas, retirement is such a busy job.  We have more projects going than hours in the day but as this is a special day and a cold, … Continue reading →

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