Tricky Transitions

A friend’s 45-year-old daughter was the primary caregiver for her dearly loved father-in-law during his years-long illness. Since he died six weeks ago she has been experiencing serious physical symptoms that mirror her emotional state. Her doctor called it Broken Heart Syndrome when he had to drain a liter of fluid from around her heart…

Onward and Upward

You know the drill. You need to leave on a trip, but you’re suddenly overtaken by the driving desire to set your house in order. You see all the things that should be put away, cleaned, even organized. You begin what is affectionately known as the ‘death clean.’ What if something befalls you on your…

At the Intersection

We all make decisions that put us in a certain place at a certain time.  And God puts certain people in that place.  This God-arranged intersection of lives is beautiful! This morning dear Husband was recalling people who entered our lives with the precious gift of friendship and encouragement right when we needed it.  It’s…