Category Archives: Family

My Uncle–A Memorial Day Story

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

We could never repay you… I posted this story last year, and am posting it again this Memorial Day, with a few edits. Thank you to all those who have served our country like my Uncle Art. Out of respect, … Continue reading →

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Her Hands On Those Keys

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

It’s a symbol of a life well lived. As I sit down I can imagine my mom sitting on the exact same bench. I lay my hands on the keys and close my eyes. It’s soothing to touch the same … Continue reading →

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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 →

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My Father’s Arms

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

  I consider the week taking care of my grand nephews and nieces kind of like a mission trip I guess… I don’t know how else to put it into words. It was a blessing to me just as much, … Continue reading →

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My dear sons–A Father’s day story

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

My dear sons, you are young men now. A few days after Father’s day, your dad will be turning that age. The age of his own dad’s passing-at 51 years young. That big “C” word. The one none of us … Continue reading →

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