With writing overdue, swimming, infant respite this summer…I just couldn’t make one more decision. “Where do you want to go? School shoes shopping or the the bookstore?” Husband had been working late, it was well after dinner and I just didn’t want to go home. I thought for sure my seven year old would pick shoes. […]
Dishes clank. The smell of red peppers and onions sizzle over the stove. With garlic. Oven beeps. The aroma of sweetness fragrances our home. Blending harmoniously, delightfully with the scent…of family. Each chair. Taken. Except the one empty. The one where the child of our hearts sat. The one waiting…for another. And we laugh. Bellies roaring. […]
I get the call. “She is dead.” I reel for breathe and step back, to keep myself from swaying over at the shock of it all. “Really?” I question. Racking my brain to think, “What’s the date? Is this April’s fools day? Is there cameras hidden watching me? Am I on some reality t.v.?” But, even […]
From our house to yours… Love. Peace. And His overwhelming presence of everlasting joy! For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of His government and […]
When we took her in. It was not for profit. It was the God voice. The voice that whispered…. “Will you follow me?” And sometimes faith is like swimming. Where toe dipping caution into “believing”. Just doesn’t cut it. Either you dive in. Or you are left cold on the shores of “unbelieving”. Sinking deep in […]
I was cynical of love. I was a cynic of a lot of things. I had closed off my heart. Living a reckless life. And isn’t it when eyes are most blind. When darkness prevails. That the slant of new light….shines most clear. Finding hope in the night? Yes, I wasn’t looking for love. I wasn’t looking for […]