This song touched a chord in me yesterday and yet again today. I know what’s it like to have so much grief and pain inside that I longed for the day when I would no longer be “Missing You.” I heard about the day You went awayYou said You had to go prepare a placeAnd even though I’ve never seen… Read More
Seasons of Change
I know many mothers who long for their children to leave home and go to college or on to the next stage of their life. I am not one of those mothers. As difficult as our adoption years have been I still do not want my kids gone until it is their time. It is my oldest son’s… Read More
Eulogy for my Mom
Eulogy for Edith Webster Purvis, Feb. 28, 1925 – Dec. 24, 2010 My mom set before me an example of a faith-filled life. We did not have theological discussions or pray together, but the way she lived her life showed me the importance of God to her. She grew up in an age where you didn’t talk openly about many… Read More
Eulogy for my Sister
October 2nd is a sad anniversary for my family. 2009 will mark the 9th anniversary of my sister’s death. In June of 2000 our family went from four to seven with the adoption of 3 siblings. Major adjustments, chaotic life. Four months later my only sister Brenda died from a heart attack. Grief, shock, disbelief, utter pain. She was only… Read More
Eulogy for my Dad
I Corinthians 13 says “ 4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always… Read More
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