Enough Light
My iPhone says sunrise is at 7:10. It's 7:03, and I look out toward the mountains. There's no sign of the sun.It's dawn, and the light is rising. But thick, grey clouds cover the sky and the usual bright orange glow to the east.I don't always wake up before the sun....
Sun Through Clouds
I stare at him through tears and snotThe congestion in my head a mirror of that in my heartI want to clear bothI want the tears to stop falling and the clouds around my heart and mind to clear like they do so often after the rainBut they won'tThe hurt and confusion...
Lessons
I take him in my arms. His seven year old body not long to outgrow my lap and this rocker. This "little" one. My last. I remember so clearly rocking his biggest brother twenty years ago and all the hours rocking the four in between. It's trite, but true. Time flies,...
Dreams Come True
Three of my children played in "Cinderella" this past weekend. Daniel was "Prince Charming." Emily played an uncharacteristic "Evil Step-Sister." And Joe was a mouse turned coachman.It was a fabulous, exhausting week culminating in four packed performances. The...
Peter Pan Summer
Neverland not far awayin the minds of little boyswalking on a roofalmost like flying!My daughter captured this incredible picture of her littlest brother (in front) adventuring with friends. Check out her blog for more creative photos and posts:...
Paradigm Shift
I no longer liveto accomplish my agendaso I can enjoy myselfbut ratherto enjoy His giftsso I may accomplish His willConsidering my lilies . . 54. "real love" letters55. Josh's joy56. God's Spirit surprising57. fighting for freedom58. ways that are higher than mine59....
Will You Be My Friend?
Circle yes or no. The invitation and solicitation wrapped up in one. A little girl's simple, straightforward words to request. To fill a hunger of heart she can't begin to comprehend. So vulnerable and sweet. And so unaware of the precipice upon which she balances. On...
