My husband and I had a meaningful conversation with one of our kids recently. I still marvel that this human being, so big and handsome and full of life, started his journey inside of me. There are times I look in the mirror and find I’m disappointed in the way I look. Having babies, aging … Continue reading Cracker Barrel Conversations
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Growing Up, Up and Away
As a little girl I loved nothing more than being outdoors. Trees beckoned to be climbed, rocks called out to be turned over, you never knew what treasure might lie beneath. Most of the time it was an earth worm, but occasionally there’d be a penny and that was pure gold. I loved to run, … Continue reading Growing Up, Up and Away
“Costly Grace”
I had to speak clearly as she hung on every word. Having someone read to her was the only choice since she could no longer see. She had been diagnosed with a disease that ravaged her body and left her with only her mind and what she could hear. Her days were spent lying … Continue reading “Costly Grace”
Stretched
It was while I was in puppy pose a thought hit me. These last years of my life have been filled with days and months of stretching. Stretching what, you wonder? Well, unlike the puppy pose, which any yoga amateur (like me) would appreciate. The kind of stretching the Lord is doing in my life … Continue reading Stretched
Living Life One Hundred Percent
Last time I wrote, I wrote to those who know someone who’s suffered deep, personal loss. I asked you to be patient with us and allow us plenty of time to recover. Coming back from deep grief is a LONG, painful road. Recovery takes lots of time, but we eventually find healing and learn to … Continue reading Living Life One Hundred Percent
Deeper Waters 