“Did you get it?” My late husband, John’s voice carried that familiar mix of curiosity and excitement as he stood in the doorway holding the mail. “Yes, here it is,” I said, handing him the magazine. Within minutes he was sitting in his recliner flipping through page after page of wildflower pictures. If you had…
Healing is Exhausting There are days when I wake up and know before my feet hit the floor that I don’t have much to give. Not because I’m in crisis or sliding backward, but just because I’m tired. Healing takes a lot out of you. It pulls energy from places you didn’t know had limits,…
As I held my beautiful newborn daughter for the first time an unfamiliar feeling flowed over me. As tears rolled down my cheeks as I thought, “How can I ever give her the love she needs? I don’t know what it feels like to be loved as I love her.” As Korine opened her eyes, I prayed, “Lord what kind of love is this?” How do I show her this kind of love?” My greatest wish was to show my daughter the love I never received. I wanted her to feel the depth of love that I felt at that moment.
Not So Merry and Bright? Are the holidays difficult for you? Are you dreading upcoming family gatherings? Do you wonder how you’ll manage the chaos of returning home for the holidays? Maybe you’ve decided not to go. How do you manage telling your family you’re not coming home? How do you manage loneliness an isolation?…
The book of Psalms is a favorite of mine because David and others bare their heart and soul to the Lord, but always end with praise and thanksgiving for God’s steadfast love. This week I turned to three passages to uplift, encourage and strengthen my soul. I hope they provide the same to you.
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