by Debbie Putman | Sep 7, 2017 | Family
All of us know about the truly excellent woman described in Proverbs 31:10-31. We hope we can achieve this ideal, but few of us believe deep down it’s possible. For a long time, I thought my sister-in-love, Judy, may come close. While we wait for our new house...
by Debbie Putman | Aug 22, 2017 | Family, Forgiveness, Marriage
Looking Back with Joy I’ve spent a lot of time looking forward lately. Retirement adventures. Moving to a new state. But yesterday was my oldest daughter’s fortieth birthday. Usually, I spend her heaven day, September 13, at my favorite place, San Clemente beach and...
by Debbie Putman | Aug 7, 2017 | Family
Van and I started packing with a vengeance today. Of course, many things hold memories-a special gift from God. They bring joy, mostly. One of the things I tucked into a box was a notebook titled, A Garden of Memories for Mom, full of poems and stories I wrote in...
by Debbie Putman | Jul 17, 2017 | A Mother's Heart, Family, Retirement
Easy Spontaneity The summer continues to speed by, each day full. I looked forward to a Saturday of quiet relaxation. Van wouldn’t be home, the house looked neat and tidy, and a new book beckoned. Little did I know an adventure born in spontaneity awaited. My...
by Debbie Putman | Jun 19, 2017 | Community, Family, Learning, Retirement
First of all, I despise exercise. I don’t even want to try exercising, even though I know it’s important. And if I truly want to lose the forty pounds that make me look, well, round, I need to do it. When I exercise, I prefer swimming. And a couple of years ago,...
by Debbie Putman | Jun 16, 2017 | Community, Family, Walking with God
On Tuesday, Van and I drove two hours to celebrate our granddaughter, Katie’s, promotion from eighth grade. Katie is a special treasure, precious and loved, so the trip was worth it. We toted our lawn chairs and joined the other families spread out across the...
