Tag Archives: Dick Woodward

FATHERLESS ON FATHER’S DAY

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Virginia

Cherished and adored, two words that remind me of my father. And loved. Although it’s been three years since Papa passed, there’s still a crater-sized hole in my heart. I don’t think that hole will ever get smaller because Papa … Continue reading →

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grace, grace, grace…. and Ruby Falls!

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Virginia

Here’s a bit of spiritual wisdom on this Lenten Tuesday as we tackle the tough stuff in front of us, our piles, ‘to do lists’ (and maybe things we keep putting off?) “God is able to make all grace abound … Continue reading →

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Papa, Papa, Papa!!!

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Virginia

Today is March 8th… a date that will not be easily forgotten by this red head.  Yes, it’s International Women’s Day, but more important to me — it’s the anniversary of my Papa’s passing two years ago on March 8, … Continue reading →

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…easter alleluias…

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Virginia

CHRIST IS RISEN!!! Alleluia, Alleluia… 40+ days ago we began our Lenten journey in the desert looking for the embrace of Christ & landed yesterday in eternal waterfalls of His love and mercy that never run dry. Through the Cross … Continue reading →

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Mel Rosche: Faith, Friendship…Fun

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Virginia

On Monday morning, 16 March, Mel Rosche went to be with Jesus. Now resting in the Everlasting Arms of God, Mel’s earthly suffering has ceased but his valiant life of faith will yield precious Kingdom fruit for years to come. … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam

Posted on March 8, 2015 by Virginia

Dick Woodward , 25 October 1930 – 08 March 2014 This was always Papa’s favorite pic (he used it for years in his printed materials until we pointed out, “Daddy you don’t look like that anymore!”)  It was taken at … Continue reading →

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…be still my soul…

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Virginia

This week we are missing Papa(!) We miss him for so many reasons – not just our daily interactions & the spiritual guidance he doled out regularly, but the way he wrote his love on our hearts by his effervescent presence … Continue reading →

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Freddie the Frog does Christmas…

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Virginia

Let me introduce you to Freddie the Frog (here he is listening to Pink Martini Christmas carols while keeping Virginia company.) Freddie is SOFT, BIG & GREEN – a cuddly buddy. The kind of friend Virginia likes to have about. … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Birthday Blues

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Virginia

Today is my father’s birthday.  He would have been 84.  Of course, the fact that he was 83 when he died in March is no small miracle(!)  As a quadriplegic the last 25+ years  (15 as a bedfast quad), Papa’s … Continue reading →

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PAPA: A Prayer of Thanksgiving

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Virginia

It’s now spring (let’s see if the weather catches up with the season.) Since early January Virginia, your A.W.O.L. Blogger, has been a bit occupied with Other Things.  After enduring a severe two week bronchial infection, a week in the … Continue reading →

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