My friend’s childhood was characterized by a dead beat dad who spent time in prison, didn’t support them, had a trail of mistresses, and engaged in illegal activity in her home. She was in high school before she heard her mother tell her, “I love you.” And even that occasion was initiated by the daughter….
Stop, Look, Listen
Poor Husband was hurting. He had just had a root canal, but we needed groceries for a family celebration and Costco was close to the dental clinic. After getting the needed groceries, we grabbed lunch in the food court. Eating wasn’t fun for him, but to his delight, a little girl at the next…
Finding Grace
When I typed the date for this blog to be posted, a flood of memories rushed up. A high school girl kneeling beside her bed pouring out her sadness, fear, and loneliness to a God who hears. She had just gotten word that her ill mother had died. She would need divine grace to deal with…
Gifting
Several days ago we attended a school musical program. The audience quieted as a lovely young teenaged girl sat down to the grand piano on stage. The packed auditorium seemed transported from their mundane lives to a different dimension while she played and erupted into enthusiastic applause when she finished her flawless performance. One young girl…
Strong
I was worried. The roads were slick and my newly licensed granddaughter needed to drive her little sister to school. Husband offered to come and take little sister to school, but older granddaughter declined. Quoting from her text, “Don’t worry! I got this!” Over the course of several snowy days and lots of worry,…
Spring Is Coming!
One day last week. Me: Guess what? It’s only 18 days till Spring! Husband: What?! It’s only 18 days? It feels like 18 months. Sigh. Sometimes it does seem like a long wait till we get what we hope for. Husband answered the phone. I could hear that it was his brother’s voice on…