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Stories from the Rowboat

Left Behind: The Problem

December 30, 2011

I’ve been wanting to explore the issue of abandonment for several months now, because it seems to be an issue that comes up again and again during the WifeBoat Support Groups. Here’s Part I of a guest post I did for my husband’s blog, JoeDallasOnline.com.  Look for Part II next week, when  I address how [...]

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Personal Worship and Healing

October 3, 2009

It seems paradoxical to praise God when your whole life has been turned upside down. But pain can create a thirst in us that drives us to connect with the Creator who alone has the ability to give comfort and meaning.

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Who Is Holding Your Trampoline?

June 10, 2009

I have been a fan of Dr. Donald Joy for several years, and had the privilege of meeting him at a conference where my he and my husband were speaking. I had read his book on bonding and relationships, and the first chapter, “Who Is Holding Your Trampoline?” grabbed me and never let me go.  [...]

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Recycle My Heart: A Valentine’s Day Prayer

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It wouldn’t be fitting to leave you “postless” on St. Valentine’s Day.  I have ruminated about what to say today to the women who read this blog; women who have been hurt by spouses in ways that make them feel… less like a Valentine and more like a discarded newspaper.  Once upon a time, interesting, [...]

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A Slight Case of Writer’s Blog(ck)

February 7, 2009

Some of you have probably noticed I haven’t posted in awhile.  I’ve had every intention of whipping out my inspiration and astounding you all with my brilliance and insight.  But my right brain would have none of it. Can anyone relate to this? The pent up emotion, the sadness, the joy—the exasperation! The brain-freeze.  The [...]

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