Tag Archives: faith

Signposts Along the Way: Signpost 8 – Part 1 of 4: Hope From The Past

6 Jun

I didn’t realize it at the time, but looking back now, I see that there were more signposts awaiting me that very next summer. As my “Search for Truth” continued, God used a simple act of affection to teach me Continue Reading

Signposts Along the Way: Signpost 7 – A Divine Appointment

16 May

As my Grandma was advancing in age, our family decided to hire an in-home nurse to help care for her. Amar, who was from India, was our first choice and was coming to mom’s home for a visit. She arrived … Continue Reading

Signposts Along the Way: Signpost 6 – Part 5 of 5: Forgave & Forgotten!

30 Apr

After the service on Holy Thursday, life definitely began to change. Looking back now, I can see how the opening of forgiveness allowed the spectacular to take place. Although dad hadn’t spoken to me in church, or even acknowledged me, … Continue Reading

Signposts Along the Way: Signpost 6 – Part 4 of 5: He’s Alive!

23 Apr

Not having time to figure out what just transpired, I rushed out of the house to pick up Aunt Elsie. Trying to explain to her what happened was not easy. She knew a little of what was going on between … Continue Reading

Signposts Along the Way: Signpost 6 – Part 3 of 5: “I HAVE To Go To Church!”

16 Apr

During the week before Easter, I was working at home balancing the books from our pool business. It was the last year that our store was open and the task was challenging to say the least. Honey, (my mom), looked … Continue Reading

Signposts Along the Way: Signpost 6 – Part 2 of 5: The Stage Is Set

9 Apr

Shortly after the “Stone Wall Prayer” event, my sister, Gini, got hold of a Catholic Bible and informed me that there was indeed a Hell. I flat out told her she was crazy. Although in the back of my mind, … Continue Reading

Signposts Along the Way: Signpost 6 – Part 1 of 5: The Stone Wall

2 Apr

The Stone Wall. Cold and hard. Built by Jim. Like Jim. A beautiful, field-stone, retaining wall surrounded my parents’ property on two levels. It was divided by a circular staircase that led up to their front landing. The wall wrapped … Continue Reading

Signposts Along the Way: Signpost 5 – Jim, Dad & The Boss: Part 3 of 3

21 Mar

Dad’s upholstery business was very successful. A self made man, dad worked tirelessly and was rewarded with a very early retirement. He was left with the freedom to do anything that he desired and everything he wasn’t allowed to do … Continue Reading

Signposts Along the Way: Signpost 5 – Jim, Dad & The Boss: Part 2 of 3

14 Mar

Dad’s father disapproved of the marriage. He thought that if anything happened to my father during the war that his military death benefit would go to my mom instead of him. He was so against their marriage that he banned … Continue Reading

Signposts Along the Way: Signpost 5 – Jim, Dad & The Boss: Part 1 of 3

7 Mar

My father, Jim, was the black sheep of eight kids. Raised in the Bronx, NY, shortly after the Great Depression, dad had to make his own way in life. His father’s strict and dominating nature had a profound impact on … Continue Reading