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Just As I Am

October 23, 2017 by Jolene Philo

I was not a fan of Billy Graham as a child. My dislike had nothing to do with him or his message. Rather, it had everything to do with the disruption his televised crusades brought to our family's TV viewing schedule. Mom, a school teacher who wanted her kids to be active readers and not passive consumers, controlled how much television we watched at our house. However, she granted Dad control of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jolene Philo, Joy Tagged With: acceptance, Bill Graham, unconditional love

How’s Special Needs Parenting Working for You?

September 25, 2017 by Jolene Philo

In May of 2016, our daughter, her husband, and their one-year-old son moved in with my husband and me. Not for a few weeks or months until they found their own place to live. But permanently. Forever. As in, we are here to assist them while they raise their family, and they'll be our caretakers when we can no longer care for ourselves. When people hear about the arrangement—even though we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jolene Philo, Patience

As Long as I Can Walk, I’m Going to Walk

August 28, 2017 by Jolene Philo

"What I remember about your dad," my cousin said at a recent family reunion, "is that he was a big kid. He was always in the thick of things, playing with us. He never sat still." My cousin's lip trembled a bit, and tears came to his eyes. My eyes also went damp, as they always do when my older cousins describe their Uncle Harlan's antics. Though their memories bring me to tears, I crave their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Living In The Moment, Living Life Daily Tagged With: gifts, multiple sclerosis, stewardship

Unexpected Traditions and the True Meaning of Christmas

December 23, 2016 by Jolene Philo Leave a Comment

A year ago, my left hand was in a cast to recover from surgery to reconnect the thumb tendon I'd severed in a kitchen accident. A back injury had incapacitated my man-of-steel husband. As a result, we wisely decided to forego decorating the house for Christmas. "It's only for one year," we told each other. "We'll do things up right next year." Those were, dear readers, our most Famous. Last. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jolene Philo, Living In The Moment Tagged With: Christmas, holidays, traditions

Today I Choose To Be Grateful

November 28, 2016 by Jolene Philo Leave a Comment

Today my arm muscles ache, my blood sugar is higher than it should be, my feet hurt, and my heart is overflowing with happiness. Why? Because my dear niece got married on Saturday night. She is my daughter's life long friend, so when she asked her aunties to make forty pies for the wedding reception, I responded the only way an auntie can. "Yes," I said without hesitation, knowing full well … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Grief, Jolene Philo, Living In The Moment

The Pressure Cooker Effect

October 31, 2016 by Jolene Philo 2 Comments

In May our daughter, her husband, and their fourteen-month-old moved into the upstairs of the roomy, old farmhouse where my husband and I live. With their arrival our quiet, empty nester lives were dramatically altered. I couldn't be happier. Over the summer I observed how parenthood has changed my daughter and her husband. They are no longer young adults in single-minded pursuit of their own … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jolene Philo, Living Life Daily, Patience Tagged With: parenthood, pressure cooker, Romans 8:32

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