No wonder your Mama cried reading this simply profound, beautiful "family biography". You resemble your Mama quite a bit, Janice (I believe I mentioned that in a previous essay you shared featuring a photo of your lovely mother).
I'm still 'tearing up' - but "danke schon" for sharing this "Groundhog Day" laced family story that, in quite a few ways, mimics my childhood and my parents 50 years of marriage (most of it scarred by my mother's decline into bipolar mental illness--however, my father never wavered in his devotion to her. Sometime, he DID blame our Creator--wondering why his wife developed this mental aberration (it's just the fallen nature of ALL humankind--original sin I believe is the terminology used by pastors).
This is definitely a "keeper" essay--it goes in my "Janice stories" file--LOL!
Wonderful! Is that a bandaid on a twin's head? Poor little guy. He had no idea that someday he'd be the perfect illustration of rough and tumble in Norman Rockwell's America.
And yes, I can’t help but be reminded of Roman’s 8:28. God Bless, we are still praying for renewed health and healing for you 🙏✝️
Thank you!
Thank you for starting my day with a smile Janice. God bless you.
Prayers for you in your health journey. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you!
No wonder your Mama cried reading this simply profound, beautiful "family biography". You resemble your Mama quite a bit, Janice (I believe I mentioned that in a previous essay you shared featuring a photo of your lovely mother).
I'm still 'tearing up' - but "danke schon" for sharing this "Groundhog Day" laced family story that, in quite a few ways, mimics my childhood and my parents 50 years of marriage (most of it scarred by my mother's decline into bipolar mental illness--however, my father never wavered in his devotion to her. Sometime, he DID blame our Creator--wondering why his wife developed this mental aberration (it's just the fallen nature of ALL humankind--original sin I believe is the terminology used by pastors).
This is definitely a "keeper" essay--it goes in my "Janice stories" file--LOL!
Great story. When told by someone tangled in the story lines, it always comes to life.
Thank you for always leaving an encouraging word!
Wonderful! Is that a bandaid on a twin's head? Poor little guy. He had no idea that someday he'd be the perfect illustration of rough and tumble in Norman Rockwell's America.