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Soaked In Hope
Bry was told that it would be best to let Jodi be cared for by the nurses and doctors- and that he should get good sleep. I reserved two rooms at a nearby hotel. Bry spent ten minutes of one day in his room to… Continue Reading “Soaked In Hope”
The Work Is Connecting with God
Jodi was over five hours into her “nap” (with the aid of anesthesia). My mind wandered to hope for the future for my son and his wife— for better days of health and more easily available happiness through the ease of living with less… Continue Reading “The Work Is Connecting with God”
Lost To God?
While spending time in Arizona this past year, I’ve come to know an army of amazing women. In the months where cold winds blow in the lands we emerge from, we gather on the pickleball courts three days a week to serve, dink, and drop-shot… Continue Reading “Lost To God?”
An Elevator Was Sacred Ground
A year ago, I recognized my prayers were getting a bit lame. I wasn’t really talking with God about anything specific. I reached out daily to connect with Him—I expressed gratitude.But beyond that, There wasn’t much I was talking over with Him. I decided to… Continue Reading “An Elevator Was Sacred Ground”
Eyes Drenched In Faith…
I don’t know God’s rules for how He chooses to hand out miracles…I wish I understood better. My son, daughter-in-law, and I arrived in Colorado after a few flight delays due to storms. My sister picked us up and we headed to dinner. Unfortunately, the… Continue Reading “Eyes Drenched In Faith…”
Brain Surgery Was Scheduled…
Jodi’s surgeon was confident he could help her. The path to get there was outlined-Brain surgery was scheduled in Denver, Colorado.Plans and accommodations were contrived. There were more unknowns than not as to what to expect. Simply put—We needed a miracle. But we had needed one for… Continue Reading “Brain Surgery Was Scheduled…”
My son and His Warrior Wife
I found a lounger in the shade.It was a quiet day at the community pool with outside temperatures soaring past 108 degrees.The palm trees surrounding the bougie resort-style pool slapped quietly in the desert breezes. The air was hot and dry—Just like I like… Continue Reading “My son and His Warrior Wife”
The Concrete Basketball Court
Every Saturday in the Littlefield household from the ages of 5 to 15 seemed to be the same. Carpenters music would blare from the speakers of the vinyl record console in the living room. I didn’t care for their music- I found it to be… Continue Reading “The Concrete Basketball Court”
“Ready or Not- Here I Come!”
The neighborhood games of hide and seek when I was a kid were epic. Most evenings of the summer we’d play games with the neighborhood kids and hide and seek was a favorite. There were few fences. Neighbors’ properties blended from one to another creating… Continue Reading ““Ready or Not- Here I Come!””
In The Midst Of Angels
I’ve found a new hill to climb in Arizona. The remodeling work of my project is done so I’ve got a lotta extra time on my hands. Walking is fine. But climbing is symbolic. It hits differently. Sometimes I listen to an audible book or country… Continue Reading “In The Midst Of Angels”
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