Tag Archives: lifetime committed marriage

The Sweetness of Life and Death

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Myrna Folkert

This may sound strange. Life can be sweet, but how can death be sweet? I have seen several examples of this from friends just in the last few weeks. One example: A couple who I was doing respite visits with… … Continue reading →

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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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Happy Birthday Dad

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Myrna Folkert

Dear Dad, Happy Birthday Dad! It would be your 95th birthday today and I am thinking about your past life, and what it would possibly be today. If you wouldn’t have had to begin suffering strokes and then finally die … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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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