Category Archives: Karen
In the Blink of and Eye — It’s All About Faith 1
Be still, and know that I am God! … Psalm 46:10a I think you may have sensed a current of deep and abiding faith in these pages. While we mourn Mom’s death, we also celebrate her life and the blessed … Continue reading
In the Blink of an Eye — The Final Five Months 5
Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer … Romans 12:12 We finally sprung Mom from the hospital on Sept. 1, but it was quickly evident she was getting weaker and weaker. She fell a couple of times … Continue reading
In the Blink of an Eye — The Final Five Months 4
Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer … Romans 12:12 The euphoria that maybe, just maybe, we had dodged a bullet came to a screeching end the Friday night of Aug. 22, appropriately while we were watching … Continue reading
In the Blink of an Eye — The Final Five Months 3
Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer … Romans 12:12 I suggested to Mom we might consider going to Illinois for Stacia’s graduation in early June. In typical Mom fashion, she thought of a 1,000 reasons why … Continue reading
In the Blink of an Eye — The Final Five Months 2
Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer … Romans 12:12 I know Mom appreciated everyone coming for Mother’s Day. “It really did me good,” she wrote, “kept my mind off things. Unfortunately when they left reality returned.” … Continue reading
Five Minute Friday — Limit
Five Minute Friday. It’s an exercise where over 100 of us gather at Kate’s place (http://katemotaung.com/2016/02/11/five-minute-friday-limit/) to share our meager thoughts on a common prompt word. I’ve been involved with Five Minute Friday for a few years and I have … Continue reading
In the Blink of an Eye — New York, New York 3
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear … 1 John 4:18a Grandma Simpson eventually moved in with us on Peterman Road, a move I initiated and Mom didn’t always embrace. Grandma could be — well, … Continue reading
In the Blink of an Eye — New York, New York 2
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear … 1 John 4:18a The paper gave her a chance to grow as well. She tried selling … didn’t work. Her sales skills were about as accomplished as … Continue reading
In the Blink of an Eye — New York, New York … 1
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear … 1 John 4:18a It’s ironic the two states Mom liked least were the two states we lived in the longest. The other side of that is she … Continue reading
In the Blink of an Eye — Inside the Beltway 3
So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give up … Galatians 6:9 Being in Washington gave us the opportunity to be with some powerful people, … Continue reading
The Light 