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.

What’s the Difference?

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Myrna Folkert

Yesterday, I asked you to tell me about little things we could do or say that make big impacts on people. Thank you to the people who responded with neat ideas and experiences. Today, did you get a chance to … Continue reading →

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Make a Difference Today

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Myrna Folkert

Thought for today: How can I make a difference today? How can I do or say something that lasts? Maybe what I write today, will be read or remembered 100 years from now! Or even next week? Think what a … Continue reading →

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As the New Year is here again, Set Your Heart, and don’t worry so much about goals

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

Thinking about the new year approaching again, it seems as I get older, it comes faster and faster each time. Here we are again, on New Year’s Eve. Some are fretting about goals and resolutions. What I want to do … Continue reading →

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Home Is Where the Heart Is

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

Gerrit Kleinheksel and his wife Bertha set their minds to building a big sturdy farmhouse in 1905. The deep dark pine was abundant and the fresh scent of sawdust filled the air as the handsaws sliced back and forth. The … Continue reading →

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The WORD

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

  …”the angel said to me, “Write this: Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.” And He added, “These are true words that come from God.” Revelation 19:9 (NLT) The written word was so … Continue reading →

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The Edmund Fitzgerald Shipwreck

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

“The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald” “The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down Of the big lake they call Gitche Gumee The lake, it is said, never gives up her dead When the skies of November turn gloomy … Continue reading →

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Switchbacks

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

Recently while in Alaska, my husband and I hiked a mountain. The birds chirped and the skies were blue with big puffy white clouds. We chuckled at the “Beware of Bear” sign as we passed it. We crossed several flowing … Continue reading →

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A winner!

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

Well after searching my emails and others’ blogs, etc., I have picked out Nancy Mass’ name as the winner for the book give-away! She will be receiving Lorilee Craker’s book, “Anne of Green Gables, My Daughter and Me!” Thank you … Continue reading →

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New Post about the Give Away on the Book

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

Hi there friends, On the last blog post I did something a little different and fun. But being a rookie at this sort of thing, I am confused…. I asked you to be on the “honor system” and do two … Continue reading →

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A Reunion with Kindred Spirits

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

I went to the Breathe Writer’s Christian Writing Conference again last weekend. It warms my heart to think of it. It’s like going home. Reminds me of a reunion with “kindred spirits.” We understand each other. I talked with old … Continue reading →

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