Author Archives: Myrna Folkert

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.

A Reset

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

I implore my Heavenly Father to hear my prayer tonight. The events of the last five months brings me to an awareness that we need a reset on many things. We need to reset the laws on caring for babies … Continue reading →

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God Is With Us

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

We live in a troubled world with the Covid19 virus. On top of a pandemic, riots, social and racial unrest, violence, breakdown of the family, abortion, geronticide, fear of meeting for church services, domestic terrorism, the attempt to erase our … Continue reading →

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Be Bold and Courageous

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

There’s something that has been percolating in my mind for weeks. After I met some friends for prayer in the park on the National Day of Prayer, I rode my bike past some tulips and a sign with a story … Continue reading →

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New Book Release – Available Now! Daughters of Hope: Thriving after Mother Loss

Posted on April 16, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

I recently released my new book called, “Daughters of Hope: Thriving after Mother Loss.” The book is part memoir, where I share about the passing of my mother when I was a young girl. I also interviewed twenty-seven women of … Continue reading →

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Think On These Things

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

How are you doing? I feel like I’ve been spinning on a child’s toy top. I’m still in a daze with the immense challenges we’ve experienced in our country in just two weeks. As all of you know, in a … Continue reading →

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Daughters of Hope – Cover Reveal Day!

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

I’m finally able to unveil something very exciting! Some of you know I have worked on a book for the last several years. After the loss of my mother as a young girl, for many years I carried around the … Continue reading →

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In the Waiting Room

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Myrna Folkert

We’re all waiting. Every person hopes and prays for something. God promises us in his holy Word, that in this world we will have trouble, but he will be with us. So we wait with hands held open. Waiting for … Continue reading →

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Light Shines in the Darkness – The Birth of Jesus – A Five Minute Friday Post

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Myrna Folkert

Light shines brightest in the dark. Last night was the longest night of the year and the shortest day of the year. The stars and moon shine in the dark, but they don’t appear to shine when it’s light. When … Continue reading →

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A Tribute To My Dad

Posted on November 29, 2019 by Myrna Folkert

I’ve been thinking about my dad this week, because he died just before Thanksgiving, seventeen years ago. My old-fashioned Dutch dad was a stoic, hard-working farmer. I can’t remember my dad ever telling me in words that he loved me. … Continue reading →

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Listen: A Five Minute Friday post

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Myrna Folkert

Old Testament verses can be an encouragement from God, in our lives today. I like the well-known Jeremiah verse about the fact that he knows our life and plans. It’s a popular one to write on graduation cards or gifts … Continue reading →

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