Life On Vacation
"As soon as I stepped foot on the beach, I could feel the stress melt away."My freshly tanned friend looks like she's just returned from vacation. Her golden skin gives it away, but there's something else too. The tension in her face and body is gone, and her...
Dark Days Redeemed
I am the proud momma of six children, five boys and one girl, ranging in age from 8 to 21. If we could, I'd love to sit down with you and a cup of tea and tell you all about my kids and hear all about yours! We could share pictures and talk about our children's dreams...
Remember
I've been thinking about the Israelites and how God revealed Himself in such unmistakable ways to them, yet they still struggled with trusting Him. Imagine being trapped between the Red Sea and Pharoah's approaching army. I'm sure many despaired and prepared to die....
Mulberry Blessing
It usually starts Monday mornings. The ensuing exhaustion of the weekend combines with the neglected mental and physical household tasks and roils into one huge tsunami wave. I am hardly awake when it hits and soon gasping for emotional air as I try to keep my head...
Mothers Day
Tomorrow. It will be an emotional day no doubt. For some full of joy. Maybe their first with arms full of babe and hearts overwhelmed by wonder. Sadness will mark the day for others. Disappointment. Barren wombs. Tiny coffins. Estranged...
Still
Busy buries belief That I have something to offer More lasting than my "to do" list But I DO I know I do My heart beats with words All a jumble Just waiting For the soul silence The still in which to speak Quiet True Full Slow down! Chew Life tastes too good To...
Reaching
When he raises those big hands in the air. Straight up. Reaching. I feel as if all in the world has gone right. Will go right. As long as he's reaching. He had big hands even when he was little. I remember how he would put them on my face, one softly on each side,...
