I tuck you in. Youngest One. And this is what I tell you: All the reasons I love you…. I love the way you giggle…full force. No hesitation…no holding back. So unlike us big, self composed people. Simple, pure joy bubbling out. I love the way you smile at anyone, everyone, ear to ear. Not because […]
A Journal Entry – Mexico 1989
O.K. so I have always been a little strange. As a child I remember being held captive by our black and white screen…..images of starving children in Africa & the reality of their pain. (Not a lot has changed) …..While other children play outside & people run to and fro….doing other things. Started working at fifteen. […]
When it Rains
There is a pot that I see. Sitting so bold in front of me. One day, I take this cracked pot out. And patch it from pieces lying around. I get out color. Paint it from plain. I want dazzle, beauty, fame. ….from my pot. I work hard. Diligently. Faithfully. Day in. Day out. But eventually […]
Playing Heaven’s Song
Peaking around corner. Following songs sound. I see her. Tiny digits dancing across ivories. Voice lifted. Heart engaged fully, playing….Heaven’s Song. I watch unknowingly. Wondering what lured her. Listening. Unrelenting. And I recall….Someone praying, few weeks prior….that though her physical ears can’t hear…her spiritual ears would be opened. And hearts melody floats through our […]
Wholly Devoted in 5 minutes flat.
Trying something new today. Writing for 5 straight minutes. No correcting. No editing. Just pure, undefiled, raw writing. Honest words poured on a blank screen for 5 minutes flat. It is a challenge from, The Gypsy Mama. And I am always up for a challenge. It should be fun. It might be difficult. But, here it […]
The Blessing of Night Talk
Night talk. Beckoning me. Luring me away from sleep. To that sweet place…just Him and me. Distractions cease when moon peaks through the cracked shade at heaven’s hour.And faith unspoken cries out. “Lord, why am I awake now?” Children curled up with dreams. Husband out warming pavement before dawn. Hand of God stirring me gently with… […]