Tag Archives: hope

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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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Save A Painting For Me

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

I pick up the story that I wrote on my blog on June 24, 2014. (A Summer’s day that burned)    https://myrnafolkert.wordpress.com/2014/06/24/a-summers-day-which-burned/ I’m told by writer friends much smarter than I, that “cliff-hangers” are ok in books, but not really on … Continue reading →

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Reflections over the last months…Part 2

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Myrna Folkert

October wasn’t finished strangling me…my son J was also having heart issues and we checked that out. Diagnosed as Pre-Ventricular Contractions, which many people have, even without having our family heart defect. J and I were both diagnosed years ago, … Continue reading →

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