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42-45 TIME TO OPEN THE ATTIC DOOR

I JUST HAD TO GET AWAY It was nearing Thanksgiving and I decided to go visit my daughter and her family in Missouri.  I managed to get my sister-in-law, Diane, to stay at the house with my mother. I love … Continue reading

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37-41 TIME TO OPEN THE ATTIC DOOR

WHEN IS IT MY TURN?  Occasionally, I wanted it to be my turn to do what I wanted.  I had an opportunity to go away to a lake on Mother’s Day and I didn’t want to tell my mother where … Continue reading

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27-31 TIME TO OPEN THE ATTIC DOOR

  TIME TO LAUNCH OUT ON OUR OWN    Even though Michael had a B. A. in Bible and Pastoral, he hadn’t thought about getting a Ministry license until it was suggested to him by the Missionaries. Michael did not … Continue reading

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22-26 It’s Time to Open the Attic Door

  OUR BIG WEDDING A friend sewed a simple long white dress for me, as well as the two short green bridesmaid dresses.  I bought a veil, and that completed my ensemble.  I remembered flowers the night before the wedding … Continue reading

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19-21 Time to Open the Attic Door

I THINK I’M DREAMING; WE ARE DATING!   Following our phone call, we made plans to meet in the student lounge upstairs from my room.  I can’t say I learned much about Michael, but boy did he learn about me!  … Continue reading

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16-18 Time to Open the Attic Door

SINGLE AND SATISFIED   I have always been an “all or nothing” type of gal. When I finally surrendered to the Lord’s directive that I stay “single” I embraced it wholeheartedly.   I even  bought a book titled “Single and Satisfied”, … Continue reading

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Part 13, 14 and 15 Of “IT’S TIME TO OPEN THE ATTIC DOOR”

   AWAY AT LAST .. TWICE! My mother’s unwillingness or inability to be free from drugs and her dependency on my father devastated me.I thought that she should leave him and that everything would get better! But the psychiatrist told … Continue reading

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Part 11 and 12 It’s Time To Open The Attic Door

TIME FOR BATTLE!  The years went by and not much changed in our home.   My father remained angry and paranoid and my mother’s drug dependency continued. And then my worst fears were realized. One night after praying for mother, … Continue reading

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Part 9 and 10 It’s Time To Open The Attic Door

FORGOTTEN BUT NOT BY GOD Around the age of 14 I had two remarkable experiences.  The first was a dream.  I know now that it was of the Rapture. (The catching away of the Saints of God into the air, … Continue reading

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