Category Archives: Personal

What to be when I grow up

Posted on June 9, 2011 by admin

I had coffee with a lady from church yesterday.  (Yes, someone resembling a friend.)  We both have girls who are rapidly moving towards adulthood.  Recognizing that, there is the question of “What do I want to be when they grow … Continue reading →

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Being the Shepherd’s Wife

Posted on June 5, 2011 by admin

Sometimes it is very hard to be the pastor’s wife.  Because he is a pastor, people have expectations of who I should be.  I do not come into the church with a blank slate on which to write or even … Continue reading →

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Paradox

Posted on May 31, 2011 by admin

Ever notice the paradox of relationships?  The more you are hurt, the more is required of you to heal the relationship.  The natural response is to pull into yourself, but healing requires stepping back out there to be hurt again. … Continue reading →

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The Familiar

Posted on May 28, 2011 by admin

The Shepherd and I moved about 9 months ago.  At the time I did not think it would be hard to get connected in the new community.  I assumed the church would have active functioning groups that  I would quickly … Continue reading →

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So Lonely

Posted on May 22, 2011 by admin

What is wrong with me?  What do I put off that makes me unapproachable?  I have been with this congregation for nearly a year.   And still nobody wants to talk to me. I attend a ladies’ meeting and do … Continue reading →

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Teaching

Posted on May 9, 2011 by admin

I have three daughters.  It is assumed girls are sentimental and remember the holidays.  I am a daughter and I am not sentimental and do not remember the holidays. Yesterday was Mother’s Day.  I did receive two cards and an … Continue reading →

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Being replaced

Posted on April 24, 2011 by admin

Before my Shepherd and I moved to our new congregation, we were in one town for ten years.  In that time, my children grew up.  My understanding of life changed.  And I made this journey with a group I grew … Continue reading →

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Doing something well

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

This has been a frustrating season for me… taxes.  I once thought I would be a tax person.  I did not keep up with the laws, and I lack all the needed knowledge.  After working on getting information for the … Continue reading →

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Purpose

Posted on April 20, 2011 by admin

What is a mid-life crisis?  I think I may be having one. Is it wondering if my life has purpose?  Is it wondering if I matter?

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Friendships

Posted on April 15, 2011 by admin

Friendships are hard for me.  I have very high standards before I call somebody a friend. A friend must be interested in knowing my mind.  A friend must take enough interest to pursue knowing me.  And a friend needs enough … Continue reading →

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