by Elaine Olsen | Aug 3, 2011 | cancer, cancer volume 2, living God's truth, marriage
I just wanted him to notice me. It had been an hour since he returned home from his meeting at the church. I spent most of that hour in bed, nursing a pulled muscle in my back. Nursing a heart-hurt as well. Seems as if there have been a few of these kinds of aches...
by Elaine Olsen | Aug 1, 2011 | family fun, packing up, parenting
“Sons are a heritage from the LORD, children a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate.” (Psalm...
by Elaine Olsen | Jul 27, 2011 | cancer, cancer volume 4, give aways, living God's truth
She lapped me twice yesterday. Twice. She an avid marathon runner. Me an avid “hope I get through this jaunt without tripping on a rock” walker. My lap around the neighborhood is about a mile in lengt h. Her lap a bit further than mine. We made our cursory nods at one...
by Elaine Olsen | Jul 25, 2011 | give aways, living God's truth, she speaks
She nestled in next door to me, to my left and within an elbow’s reach of bumping into mine. Around the table set for eight, we began our dissection of rolls, salad, and sweet tea. Her choosing a seat next to mine put a smile across my heart. She’s a good fit with my...
by Elaine Olsen | Jul 19, 2011 | cancer video, cancer volume 4, Tuesday Take-Away, video
Peace for the...
