Family Discussions

I meant to save time driving to work by taking a different route. It would be longer, but I would miss all the road construction on my usual route. I left earlier. Along the way, I stopped to let a number of baby ducks cross the highway. What a surprise to see them there.

“It’s Hot Back Here!”

Years ago, when we were a family of two young boys with their Mom and Dad, we traveled quite a bit. Either headed to a church where Andy was scheduled to speak, or leaving to come home.

“Doug’s Dog-Dipping Days”

If you have ever wanted to ask a couple how they have successfully stayed married for many decades, then this story is for you. In our column a few weeks ago, you read a story from Doug and Joan, who have been weathering the storms of life together for over 50 years.

Thinking Out Loud: Ever Felt Like a Caterpillar?

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly" ~ Anonymous. Our grief experience may have been unbearable, and we may have felt like a caterpillar crawling about aimlessly.

I can go anywhere I want

So this Department of Water Resources representative stops at a Texas ranch and talks with an old rancher. He tells the rancher “I need to inspect your ranch for your water allocation.” The old rancher says, “Okay, but don’t go in that field over there.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor, A CASA worker is a court appointed advocate. The question is then asked wheat one has to do to become a CASA worker. The answer to this is easy. First, you to to go to the CASA offce in Sapulpa. It is located on Main Street, so it is easy to find. You will be asked to fill out a form.

“Fooled By What You See”

Tom lived in Smallsville. Everybody knew each other, and they all knew each other’s routines and habits. Tom had grown up in that town, and all the citizens of Smallsville knew of Tom’s rough and reckless lifestyle since his teen years.

Debilitating Beliefs

As a Hospice Chaplain nothing hits me harder than hearing a survivor confess that life no longer holds a reason to be alive.

Embracing the Memories

Yesterday... your eyes opened and thoughts of your upcoming day drifted into your mind. Your first thought was, “Oh, no! It wasn’t a dream! It is real!” Today, just before your eyes opened, you became instantly aware of what has been lost. Someone you loved has gone.

“Hammers, Tenacity, And Patience”

A few months ago, we relocated to a completely different part of the state. Sold our house, packed up everything that wasn’t nailed down, and dumped our lives into another home in another city. Looks easy on paper.