by Jemelene | Sep 30, 2020 | Fight Like a Girl, My Posts at The Glorious Table, Pastor Jem
In August, my brother Steve took his final breath this side of heaven. He was surrounded by the love of his family and of others who have walked closely through the devastation of Parkinson’s Disease. The cruelty of PD is the slow erosion of the physical abilities we...
by Jemelene | Feb 22, 2019 | My Posts at The Glorious Table, Pastor Jem
As the weekend approached, I felt myself slipping into a funk that mimicked previous bouts of depression—except I couldn’t put my finger on a cause. I was sad. I was tired. I was defeated. After spending the day conquered and unmotivated, I took note of the date. It...
by Jemelene | Oct 4, 2015 | Pastor Jem
A year ago, on this very morning, my husband Russ and us I held each other as the sun came up over the surrounding hills. Our serene valley turned beautiful shades of orange as the light hit the autumn trees. We were basking in the glow of the night before. We had...
by Jemelene | Sep 27, 2012 | Archived Jem
There are days in your life that are memorable because they mark celebration or accomplishment.Other days you know for the deep sorrow, pain, loss.Today is one of those days.Before the sun had risen on that day 23 years ago, I awoke to my father kneeling by my bed. I...
