by Debbie W. Wilson | Oct 28, 2013 | Eternal Perspective, Faith, Grief
If you follow my posts, you know a couple of weeks ago my cousin called to say my aunt was dying. Some relatives felt I needed to leave immediately if I wanted to see her alive. Ironically I’d agreed to speak on “Trusting God When Life Stinks” that Friday. Larry and I... by Debbie W. Wilson | Oct 14, 2013 | Grief
My sister and I dropped by the hospital to surprise our mother. The surprise was on us. Daddy had scheduled our previous visits. Now I understood why. Before I entered Mama’s room, I heard her moaning. She was asleep and unaware others could hear her pain. My sister... by Debbie W. Wilson | Jul 22, 2012 | Grief, Life skills, Pain
Friday’s early morning Colorado shooting spree in a movie theater left 12 dead, 58 wounded, and a nation stunned and mourning. More questions than answers arise from such tragedies, yet as I processed the news, three thoughts came to mind. Be careful: The late J.... by Debbie W. Wilson | Jun 11, 2012 | Grief, Life Experiences, Love, Pets and Faith
“When the vet calls to confirm my appointment for Tuesday don’t cancel this time.” Larry’s words pierced my heart. He had made two appointments to put our 14 1/2 year old lab down, but each time she had rallied so I’d canceled the appointments. Larry’s back is... by Debbie W. Wilson | Aug 29, 2011 | Grief, Hope, Life Experiences
When Daddy died, I thought, “What about our family gathering around Mamie’s table?” The picture had been so real; I couldn’t believe it wouldn’t happen. Pleasant memories with extended family had created expectations I was not to realize. Mamie’s dining table held a... by Debbie W. Wilson | Apr 18, 2011 | Easter, Eternal Perspective, Grief, Hope, Life Experiences, Trusting God
The twenty-six year old nephew of a dear friend died at midnight after a long and courageous battle with cancer. The death of a loved one is never easy, but the death of one so young, so fine, and so loved is inconceivable. Yet it happened in spite of many hopes and...
