Several years ago, as I anticipated our first grandchild’s arrival, I brushed up on my baby skills. A young friend loaned me a popular and …
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Vision Boards
On a January evening, a dozen women gathered to create vision boards to enhance our intentions for the new year. My daughter invited me to …
Read More »When in Pain
As a young adult, I often call my mom to vent about the stress I go through at school and update her on what has …
Read More »I Will Give Your Rest
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28, NLT). …
Read More »The Missing Piece
My nephew put his face in his hands and let out a long deep sigh. That sigh came from somewhere deep inside of him. I …
Read More »Escaping Into Sleep
I was having trouble falling to sleep last night. So I tried to trick my racing thoughts into making sense. This is my poem for …
Read More »Losing My Mom and Dad
I am an only child. Initially, it was a conscious decision made by Mom. She wanted to live life and travel the world. And by …
Read More »My Flight Home
“Dad, I want to come home.” A tear slid down my cheek as I choked back uncontrollable sobs. It had only been three hours – …
Read More »Art Saves
Art as a concept saves lives and everyone should make room for it in theirs. A short declaration but it is a true one, and …
Read More »Those Who Mourn
Today is my grandmother’s birthday. She would have been 87. She passed away 10 days ago. I was in my kitchen with my sister when …
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