In Grief’s Waiting Room

May 26, 2014 By 19 Comments

Our Entryway. Memorial to Sergeant Sean Michael Lagrand Third Marine Air Wing, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting. July 13, 1981-September 25, 2006 Remembering Sean  This Memorial Day morning, I hear my husband sniffle. I look over, sure I know…but I ask, anyway, as I wrap my arms around him and his blue terry robe: “What is […]


Filed Under: 2 Thessalonians 3, child, comfort, courage, death, God's omnipotence, grandchildren, grief, heaven, husband, pain, prayer

Mayday Mayday Mayday!!

May 13, 2014 By 4 Comments

Believe It Or Not, Everyone Walked Away. God is good.  Calling in Trouble.  Maybe you didn’t know that the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed, volunteer component of Team Coast Guard. Probably you didn’t know that  I met my husband when I joined the auxiliary. He taught the course, Boating Skills and Seamanship, that I completed as […]


Filed Under: action, Activist Faith, boat ride, conflict, crisis, danger, death, fear, God's omnipotence, John 15, memory, obedience, rescue, strength, trust

The Museum of Mom

October 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment

[Today’s post is from the archives.]   In Loving Memory of my Mother, Marilyn Lee Downs Seiler.  August 20, 1936 – September 30, 2008. The Search of a Lifetime The message from my father came as we were preparing to leave for vacation: Hi, I have given much thought to how to give your mom’s wedding rings […]


Filed Under: birthday, comfort, death, gifts, God's omnipotence, grief, Proverbs 31

Weekend Reflection: Homecoming

May 3, 2013 By

In memory of Marlene Ann Downs Isbell, aka Auntie M.  August 3, 1938 – April 30, 2013 Heaven has gained another jewel.  15 Precious in the sight of the Lord    is the death of his faithful servants.16 Truly I am your servant, Lord;    I serve you just as my mother did;    you […]


Filed Under: death, Deidra Riggs, family, God's omnipotence, grief, heaven, Psalm 116, Sandra Heska King

Mosquitoes, Moms, and Mourning

April 25, 2013 By

Mosquitoes Are But an Annoyance for My Grandlittles, Praise God!Cadence, Elaine, Sawyer, Rich. Oahu’s North Shore, May, 2012. Mosquitoes Are a NuisanceYes, my daughter reacts strongly to mosquito bites, growing great big welts in no time. And yes, I’ve scratched myself to scars. And, well, yes, my grandson has used the persistent buzz of the […]


Filed Under: 1 John 3, child, Compassion International, death, God's omnipotence, grandchildren, love, poverty, rescue
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