by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 23, 2019 | Aging, Security
Those watching me heave a carry-on suitcase into a plane’s overhead bin wouldn’t believe I was the arm-wrestling champion of our 5th grade class. The legs that earned me a blue ribbon for speed, in my 6th grade, city-wide relay competition, and scaled any tree...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 4, 2016 | Aging, Life skills, Marriage
While the passing of time makes some homes look dated and faddish, age only enhances others. I thought about the difference good design and quality materials make on a recent stroll through a section of town known for its beautiful older homes and established yards. I...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 25, 2011 | Aging, Life Experiences, Life skills, Relationships
“Can I call you Mama?” I asked as my aunt reached for my hand. I was seven and spending part of my summer with my mother’s only sister. She had lived with us when I was very young while her new husband was overseas. She entertained me with songs like “The...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Sep 20, 2010 | Aging, Life Experiences, Purpose
One of the most engaging and beautiful women I ever met was my neighbor Margaret Meyers. Mrs. Meyers shared our shady street in Southern California. We met one Christmas while caroling. I still remember her opening her door and greeting us from her wheel chair. As...
by Debbie W. Wilson | Sep 13, 2010 | Aging, Direction, Eternal Perspective, Life skills
Finishing a project well brings satisfaction. Finishing a life well brings great joy and reward. The Bible supplies many examples of people who began well and fizzled out. Matthew 25:21 reveals the ultimate desire of every child of God; to hear “Well done, good and...
