Author Archives: Myrna Folkert

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About Myrna Folkert

Myrna is an author who desires to use her gifts to glorify God. She's created this blog to tell stories of her childhood, musings about life, motherless daughters, grief and loss, faith in God, her family history, and facts about the Long QT syndrome. She also has a hearing condition called Tinnitus. Doing interviews with motherless daughters like herself are of great interest. Join in discussions by following this blog and commenting. She would love to hear your stories about life. Myrna is a Christ follower, wife, mother, sister, friend, aunt, and cousin. She was an elementary school teacher for 27 years; now works in her church, and a few other volunteer activities such as Hospice doing "Life Reviews" and Vigils. Myrna loves to read, write, listen to music, go to concerts, and take pictures. Her favorite pastime is boating with her husband near the beautiful shores of West Michigan.

Mother’s Day Isn’t Always Simple

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

Mother’s Day. A day when all the ladies are honored and everything is flowers and sunshine all around. Hold on. Let’s not forget the ones who have lost their moms. Motherless daughters. It could be that a woman has lost … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, Death, Family, Grief and loss, Hope, Mom, mother loss, Motherless Daughters | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

New Beginnings

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

In this season of Spring, those of us who live in Michigan enjoy a grand transition. It has been a long, cold winter, and we look forward to many warm and sunny days. As I was taking a walk a … Continue reading →

Posted in God's faithfulness, new beginnings, old self/new self in Christ, seasons, Springtime | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

So We Pray

Posted on April 10, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

The healing can come when we open our heart and mind to the Holy Spirit. The inner pain that you didn’t even know about. Physical healing in this life. A daughter who took her own life. A best friend is … Continue reading →

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Healing Rain

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

Brillance doesn’t get us to God but humility does. God is speaking in rumbles of thunder this morning. The lightning occasionally flashes over the lake. A light fog lifts moisture from Lake Michigan. We’re in a safe environment this morning. … Continue reading →

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Hallowed Ground

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

I volunteer for a Hospice in my area. As a hospice vigil volunteer, we go into the home or nursing facility during the night hours to relieve the family. They get much needed rest while their family member is imminently … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, God our Father, God's faithfulness, Grief and loss, Hope, hospice, Hymns, Jesus, Jesus' ascension, Jesus' life, Jesus' sacrifice on the cross, salvation, vigils | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

A Distress Call

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

I’ve had a writing block lately which has been bothering me for a couple weeks. Maybe only writers understand this, but writing is not easy. I do love yoga pants and wear them whenever I can. But you don’t just sit … Continue reading →

Posted in fear, friends, Hope, prayer, Renewing of your mind, writing | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Death Doesn’t Have the Final Say

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

The Lord told Moses, “Aaron will be gathered to his people, He will not enter the land I give the Israelites…” Numbers 20, portrays the story of the death of Aaron. It seems like such a sad and harsh treatment … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, faithful members of our community, Grief and loss, Hope, Mom, old self/new self in Christ | Tagged , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Beautiful Things

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

The snow in West Michigan fell furiously on this February day. Snow squalls come through near Lake Michigan at unpredictable times with winds which often cause white-out conditions for drivers. Temperatures have been near and below zero. From inside it … Continue reading →

Posted in Ash Wednesday, forgiveness, God's protection, Grief and loss, old self/new self in Christ | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

A Three Strand Cord

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

  This is not your normal post about how my husband is my best friend and better than anyone else’s husband. Yes, I love him and respect him greatly. Yes, we’ve been married 31 years today. But it’s so hard … Continue reading →

Posted in God's faithfulness, Marriage Commitment | Tagged , | 9 Comments

The Love Of God

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

We sang the hymn, “The Love Of God,” in church Sunday and it has been on my mind all week. It is so rich and beautiful. When I searched for the exact words and history of the song, I was … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancestry, God's Love, Hymns, Worship | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments