The Velveteen Husband
He left the two dogs and me behind to attend an aunt’s funeral service in our hometown, five hours away. My husband will pay special...
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Feb 6, 2017
Of Course He'd Show Me
On the way to town, I often talk to God while driving. Yesterday I asked God to open my eyes and my heart and show me a miracle. I am...
Jan 30, 2017
Losing Stuff
It’s always stressful, and I misplace things almost every day. When I misplace something, it is a loss. I stand and gaze, not believing I...
Jan 23, 2017
Sacrifice
I am using that word more and more. Maybe I’m more aware of the act of sacrifice than ever before. Military families know. When people...
Jan 16, 2017
Rescuing a Dog
Fog, mist, chill in the air. I visit a friend who just rescued another dog. She worries aloud that she has no place to permanently keep...
Jan 9, 2017
Kiddie Songs
My niece, on Christmas break from college, has been visiting for a few days. She has been sick with the crud. I notice how she lets...
Jan 2, 2017
Realities
Phone calls are helping rebuild a relationship. 25 years or more have passed, and my son finally told me about a hard memory. I don’t...
Dec 26, 2016
The Light
A cloudy sky, but a tiny bit of light seeps through. I want to feel that light, its warmth. I want to stop the car right now, stand in...
Dec 19, 2016
Brokenness
It’s ten days before Christmas, coldness has settled its haunches in our valley again, and things are breaking: the gas line that comes...
Dec 12, 2016
Fa-la-la-la-la, la, la, la, la
God blessed me with lots of brothers and sisters. They came in every shape and variety. I’m the oldest girl, second child. I grew up...
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