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In the Blink of an Eye — Working Our Way Back 1

Posted on December 2, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

A good wife is the crown of her husband… Proverbs 12:4a The road back east stopped in Toledo and I believe it was a solid time of growth for both Mom and I. It could very well have gone the … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Wish for My Wife

Posted on November 20, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

For the first time nearly half a century, I won’t be with my wife to wish her a Happy Birthday. Before we were married … during our 40 years together … even after she passed away, I always spent time … Continue reading →

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September 27

Posted on September 27, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Some dates seem to have more significance than others. August 20 — my birthday. August 31 — the day I got married. November 20 — Karen’s birthday. March 25, April 12, May 19, November 4, November 8 — my children’s … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — Pennsylvania Avenue 1

Posted on September 2, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

A glad heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is broken… Proverbs 15:13 Needless to say, we outgrew our attic apartment and picked a much larger two-bedroom apartment in Paterson. It was definitely a transitional … Continue reading →

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What Is Marriage?

Posted on August 31, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

I met some of my new neighbors here in Maine over the weekend. One of them noticed the vase of flowers I was lugging and my wedding ring and asked if my wife was with me. I said yes. She’s … Continue reading →

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Blink of an Eye — Growing Up on Philip Avenue 2

Posted on August 26, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God… 1 John 4:7 The other thing I remember is the night we became pregnant. To me, there is no … Continue reading →

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Blink of an Eye — Growing Up on Philip Avenue 1

Posted on August 19, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God… 1 John 4:7 Ah, Philip Avenue … our first “home.” It was a three-room attic apartment, just big enough … Continue reading →

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Conversations with Karen

Posted on August 13, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Do you remember the film P.S. I Love You? Okay. Okay. It wasn’t the best film I ever watched {and it wasn’t a particularly good movie to watch when newly-widowed}. But I was struck by the plot where recently-widowed Holly … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — I Do 4

Posted on August 12, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh… Genesis 2:24 … Continue reading →

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In the Blink of an Eye — I Do 3

Posted on August 5, 2015 by wisdomfromafather

Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh… Genesis 2:24 I’m going to pause for a minute for a little warning. The following paragraphs deal with our wedding night … Continue reading →

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