They sit there alone. Untouched. As time catches them….passes away….the days of their lives. Empty. Hands fail to grip much. Mothers love. Fingers gripping for any hope of touch. These. The forgotten ones. And yet, each with a story. And, it’s easy to think…..because we are far. Have lives. These images of children need not consume […]
I am humbled beyond measure to receive the, “Blog on Fire Award” from Judy. Thanks Judy!!! Judy is such an inspiration to all those who read her blog. She has been through some incredible circumstances in her life. I think we can all learn from her. She rises in strength and courage every day, despite the most […]
One week. I am leaving…. To China. As I hear of…. Children sleeping… On plywood. No pillows. Handicapped children…. Without limbs. Cleft lips. Disabled. Babies…lying on the floor. Never picked up. Bottles strapped to their head by cloth. And I know I can’t step foot inside this orphanage… Without the grace of God. Because without Him… […]
Eldest left today. His son touch left on everything. Night before. Youth swarmed our house like bees. Imparting to son…..love devotion. Friendships placed all around like treasures in the sea. Texts. Calls. People saying, they care. Home Group prays to send eldest off. One quotes scriptures….saying they believe it is from God. For us. Pastor prays. […]
Early Morning. The God rise. Calling me up. Out. Toward Him. Where all Created things worship their Creator. Me….just a small piece of the symphony of praise…..exalting the Most High. With tired eyes. House Asleep. Door to soul opens. Me. Carrying nothing….just self in blue pajamas. The best journeys toward Him….anyway. Arms empty. Decorated not in […]
There was no way she could have known. Coming home. There it was. A gift. A French Press…….and this. Unheard of…. How did she know? I never told a soul…. Joan of Arc is someone I would have longed to know. A woman of strength. Conviction. Yet, humble beyond definition. How did she know? Her quotes…next […]