“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” This particular quote in the book Romeo …
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New Life
We are awaiting the addition of a family member. In about three weeks, we are picking up a puppy to join our furry home companions. …
Read More »Losing Dad
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of …
Read More »Answered Prayer
Ican attest that God answers prayer. After all, He says, “Call on me when you are in trouble, and I will rescue you, and you …
Read More »Squeezing in the Urgent
“Hey, Pop, look at these three books I got from school. You want to let’s read them?” Before I could think, I said, “Not right …
Read More »Discovering My ADD
“Earth to Vanessa!” my second-grade reading teacher said in a loud, mocking tone. I think she had said it once already after asking me a …
Read More »The Benefits of Journaling
Ikept a diary as young as 10 years old; that little book without a cover floated around for years. I now keep it with the …
Read More »Parking Lot Conversations
My heart filled with joy seeing this man raise his hands in the gray, dreary sky. I was also humbled and felt a bit abashed. …
Read More »I Want a Sister
I’m told that I really wanted a little sister when I was small. Sometimes I would talk about it casually with my parents, and other …
Read More »On the Road
Dear God: For the last two weeks, I’ve been on the road on business, away from my immediate family. Sometimes it gets lonely. Thank you …
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