The date on the calendar means nothing until it becomes time stamped by an impact to your heart, and then you’ll never forget it!
November 9, 2018, I kissed my best friend since I was 12, and husband of 35 years, Joe Weaver’s lips for the last time as he took his final breath here on Earth.
“Those who believe they believe in God, but without passion in the heart, without anguish of mind, without uncertainty, without doubt, and even at times without despair, believe only in the idea of God, and not in God himself.” ~ Miguel de Unamuno I’m not one to go to the doctor very often. As a […]
The pain of Sacrifice is temporary, while the pain of Regret can be forever! 1Samuel 15:22 “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.” When I think about it, every […]
As I sit here at the Beach where only 8 months ago I renewed my wedding vows of 35 years, I had no idea how different things would look today. Memories of that special day flood my mind. Everyone dressed in white, all of our kids, their spouses, our 7 grandchildren, my parents, a minister, […]
I decided after Joe’s death to come to our Florida home and do some renovations to keep me occupied instead of just crying. Each day as I work busting up tiles, sweating, feeling my muscles scream as I shovel pile after pile of broken tile, I remind myself . . .”This is what it takes […]
Christmas is supposed to be “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, and in the past it always has been. Until . . . it wasn’t! Since Joe’s death on November 9th, I’ve had more tearful, sleepless nights than I can count. My heart aches all the time, and the closer it gets to Christmas […]
Experiencing the Death of someone or something you Love can seem all consuming. As a forest fire consumes or scorches everything in its path, so death leaves its mark on everyone and everything it touched . Your finances, personal health, career, plans for your future, relationships, etc. can all bear the scars from death’s devastation. […]
Life can be “Fair” OR You can have Grace, but you can’t have both! I admit that I am one that likes for things to be “fair”. I believe that when you work hard you should make a good wage, and when you study hard you should make a good grade. I believe that All […]
I was privileged to know Joe Weaver for 41 years of my life! Besides being my Best Friend, Husband, Father of my children, Coach, and Biggest Cheerleader, he was the Kindest man I ever knew! His Faith was simple, (click on his memorial link to see his testimony of Faith played at his Service), his […]
“I’ve learned to kiss the wave that throws me against the Rock of Ages” ~ Charles Spurgeon If I had heard that quote even a year ago, I don’t think I would have fully understood it, or I would have been angry at what I thought it meant! But . . . now after years […]