Tag Archives: blessings

Enjoying Christmas When the Kids are Grown

Posted on December 25, 2024 by Heart of the Matter

  Christmas is a little different these days. No struggle to get the kids to bed so we can assemble toys and fill stockings. No busy schedule full of concerts, recitals and school programs. Our kids are grown with families … Continue reading →

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Faith in the Midst of the Storm: Our Heart Surgery Journey

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Heart of the Matter

  My husband’s cardiologist walked into the heart imaging waiting area located on the 1st floor of our local hospital. I noticed right away the forced smile on his face, belying the worried look in his eyes. This was not … Continue reading →

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Springtime: A picture of new life in Christ

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Heart of the Matter

Spring has sprung and I’m enjoying planting a few flowers and filling the (too numerous) birdfeeders in my yard—hoping to entice my feathered friends to come down for a seedy feast. New shoots and leaves are bursting forth in my … Continue reading →

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Family Vacation with Grown Kids: A True Blessing!

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Heart of the Matter

  For the last several years, we’ve been getting the family together for a vacation in Stowe, Vermont. Being from the south, it is quite a change for us—cooler weather, more mountainous, more color, etc. Although we love our state … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Being a Grandparent: Reflections on the “Yes Phase of Life”

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Heart of the Matter

  My 6 year old grandson recently spent a week with me by himself—a short respite from his three little gregarious and spunky sisters. We had a wonderful time conversing about life, catching lizards (he did the catching, I just … Continue reading →

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