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...

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...
Peter Pan Summer

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...
Will  You Be My Friend?

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...

Amazing Grace

I am reading the autobiography of Frederick Douglas. It is a testimony to the indomitable human spirit. The image and glory of God in man even in the most dire and dehumanizing circumstances. The atrocities described in just enough detail to bring evidence agains the...

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