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Courageous
Yesterday was a notable day. It marked the third anniversary of my dad’s passing. It was the third Sunday back at my home church. I attended the game changer reset meeting at church and made decisions to get plugged in … Continue reading
Going Home
Any attempt at writing has proved difficult lately. I think that’s why I’ve avoided sharing anything in this space for such a long time. Dealing with my own emotions is just … too much.. It’s easier to do nothing and … Continue reading
Evidence
So much has happened in the past 9 weeks. For my own benefit I tried listing events, thinking it would promote healing, but the exercise felt a little overwhelming. Looking at life in a string of black and white bulletpoints … Continue reading
Hope
January 2, already. It almost feels like I missed that window of opportunity to reflect on the past year, with it’s joys and sorrows. But reflection is easy today, as I’m forced to sit and rest amidst the chaos of … Continue reading
Legacy
Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. This scripture came to mind when we received word that Michelle’s PawPaw had passed … Continue reading
The Best Thing
This time of transition is coming to a turning point, for dad and our family. I am awaiting a call from the discharge planner at GMH advising of the time, so I can meet him at his new place sometime … Continue reading
Response
We’ve narrowed it down to the evening of July 4th. Best we can tell it happened while we were up late watching Sons of Liberty or overnight while in bed asleep. Either way, it happened within 50 feet from where … Continue reading
Reflecting on Mother’s Day
I’ve been spending precious time with Jesus this morning, savoring both the sweetness and the sorrow of Mother’s Day. Maybe it’s the stage of life I’m in … maybe it was just a mother feeling the absence of her daughter … Continue reading
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Memories of Adicora
On Sunday I received the terrible news that one of my cousins suffered a devastating loss. His 25 year old son, Patrick, was killed in a horrible, fiery car crash the day before. Since then, my heart has been so … Continue reading
Hope Resounds
I’ve successfully arrived at middle-age. The mirror testifies to the laws of time and gravity, the body grumbles in protest over too much time spent standing or working. And, in this season of life we attend more funerals than weddings. … Continue reading
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