Graphic by Travis Carlson THANK YOU to every single person who has followed Deeper Waters this year. THANK YOU for every comment and for reading the thoughts God laid on my heart. This year has been so full of ups and downs for so many; I could easily classify the last twelve months as “unforgettable” … Continue reading Merry Christmas 🎄
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In Heavenly Peace: Christmas Carols (Part Two)
She made her way to the kitchen leaving Prissy chattering to Howard, the calico kitty. He’d wandered up to the house in the spring and Jane hadn’t had the heart to send him away. The two were nearly inseparable. “How was your day, Thomas?” Jane asked as she laid her coat on the back of … Continue reading In Heavenly Peace: Christmas Carols (Part Two)
In Heavenly Peace: Fresh Snow (Part One)
It was snowing again. Prissy sat by the window and watched as the flakes floated gracefully to the barren ground. It looked magical; they shimmered with light, dancing in the setting sun. It was a good one this time, thick and white, a blanket of glistening beauty. She could hardly wait to play outside. The … Continue reading In Heavenly Peace: Fresh Snow (Part One)
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I love surprises. Well, I love the kind that involve flowers and/or travel. Honestly, it doesn’t have to cost money. A good surprise could be cleaning out my car or washing the dishes before I can get to them. Or chocolate, always chocolate. What I don’t like are surprises that involve a hospital stay. And … Continue reading Open Heart
Twenty
I’ve just recently passed an important milestone. I remember being a young woman with my life stretching out before me like an endless country road. As the days went by I never really thought about what life would look life after my children were grown. I just lived one day to the next taking care … Continue reading Twenty