Heavenly Father, many of us are hurting, confused and even scared. These days, especially here in the US. Though it’s been 24 years, we will never forget all those who died in the 9/11 attacks. And this week; the children who were shot, the innocent woman killed, and one who stands for truth murdered in […]

What a majestic scene.  The rugged hills on the horizon frame the grassy rolling vale in stark contrast. Ancient oaks stand like naked soldiers on guard amongst the boulders strewn about the valley. Their branches bear the scars of time. They’ve weathered many a storm. There is beauty in the harshness of this wintery view.  […]

Pondering life…

Sometimes love looks like a knowing heart & bag of avocados.Sometimes loves looks like unexpected hugs that assures you that they remember, what most have long forgotten. Sometimes love looks like heart emojis & messages. Sometimes love looks like thoughtfulness – preparing with care to honor in memory.   Sometimes love looks like time carved out […]

I hardly know how to put it into words.  Yesterday my heart took a hit, and the breath knocked from my lungs, as I saw in black and white that your name had been erased from the list of our family.  Oh, it’s just business, but the shock of it stirred the pain that now lives in […]

Sometimes life is like walking through the ocean wearing a trench coat.  And the weight of the sea-soaked garb drags like an anchor.  And the waves crush in from every direction.  And you realize the salty spray upon your cheeks is a trail of tears and the briny sea you’re trying to navigate is the sum of them.  […]