I grew up on a farm where days, weeks and months marched to the beat of Time. Time to plant. Time to hoe, Time to harvest. Time to drink sweet tea on the front porch. According to the Bible, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV). The days of the week drummed a steady beat – wash on Mondays, iron on … [Read more...] about On Time
Shirley Brosius
Shirley Brosius is a writer and speaker from Millersburg, Pennsylvania. She is the author of Sisterhood of Faith and coauthor of Turning Guilt Trips into Joy Rides. She and her husband Bill enjoy working on jigsaw puzzles. They have two married sons, a daughter waiting in heaven and five young adult grandchildren.
Speeding through the 80’s
I’m worried. I recently got lost in a department store. After wandering from exit to exit trying to find my way to a parking lot, a kind clerk pointed me in the right direction. Then this morning I lost a Google document. I know. My friend tells me it’s impossible to lose a Google Doc. Well, I lost one. At least it’s lost to me. Such is life speeding through the 80’s. The … [Read more...] about Speeding through the 80’s
Aging in the Spirit
I never thought I’d see my two sons looking “older.” They are my “kids.” That’s why they surprised me by losing hair, gaining weight and generally showing the wear and tear of life. That means, of course, that I look older as well. I am usually displeased with photos taken of me; but when I look at those photos five years later, I look terrific. Our parts sag. Our muscles ache. … [Read more...] about Aging in the Spirit
Five steps to making peace with transitions
With the click of a Send key, I moved into a new stage of life. Much as I love it, I resigned from writing for my local newspaper. It’s become stressful to keep up with conversations during interviews. In person, we wear masks; on the phone, I have difficulty hearing every word. And my body no longer tolerates stress. Making peace with transitions. This one is fairly easy. I … [Read more...] about Five steps to making peace with transitions
The gifts of aging
Just before the pandemic of 2020 shut down the world, my family celebrated my 80th birthday at a local restaurant. My gifts included a beautiful album that reviewed my years with photos and notes from my children and grandchildren. The next day, two friends surprised me with a seafood dinner and a gift of 80 roses! Through the years, my husband and I have received other … [Read more...] about The gifts of aging