Author Archives: Tom Bolton

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About Tom Bolton

I'm a Husband and Dad, a former Enterprise Systems Manager at the City of Milwaukee, and a Disciple and Lay Servant at First United Methodist of West Allis. As I study the Bible, sometimes I feel moved to work through my understanding by writing poetry. I also am continuing to learn in my dialysis experience and pursuit of a kidney transplant. Sometimes I just feel like writing about something that grabs my attention too.

New Shoots

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Tom Bolton

A new letter from Mineral Street: Mineral Street Programs and Services, Inc. Cultivating healthy individuals, healthy families, for a healthy community. Offshoots July 2015 Dear Friends, My husband and I recently bought a house and moved back to Wisconsin. For … Continue reading →

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Free to Donate Blood

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Tom Bolton

A highpoint of my Independence Day was that I was able to give blood at the Blood Center of Wisconsin. I always feel good when I do that. Last year after having kidney surgery for kidney cancer, my surgeon said … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Tom Bolton

I am planning a new series in July, on freedom. John 15:5-8 from The Message: “I am the Vine, you are the branches. When you’re joined with me and I with you, the relation intimate and organic, the harvest is … Continue reading →

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Peace Yet found

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Tom Bolton

From a long walk in 2014: On reading 2 Peter 3:11-14 We Know When there is Peace Yet Found Upon morning routines and walks here and there, upon reading words open and inviting, we seek this holy place. How long … Continue reading →

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In the Quiet

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Tom Bolton

(Again, I’m reflecting on Galatians and reading Bonhoeffer still.) Today I look in a mirror, and I see there Brother Dietrich behind me at ten o’clock, and I’m learning to listen, and I’m joyous in this community–even when disappointed in … Continue reading →

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Yet Struggles

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Are There Yet Struggles? It sounded easy at one time. Filled with hope, I knew it would be. My struggles over, my face glowed. And yet the battles with my flesh showed. Peace behind me, and peace ahead, my life … Continue reading →

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In That Week

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Tom Bolton

Another Repeat In that One Week, in the World In that one week, there was an anniversary party, with 60 years remembered and celebrated and re-lived, and friends found and met and recalled. There was cake and movies and photos. … Continue reading →

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