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Mom Is Sick…
Heartache has hit me pretty hard in the past few weeks.There’s been a series of events that has caused me to ponder the question-“What matters most…?” One of them began just a couple of weeks ago. I was on a phone call with one… Continue Reading “Mom Is Sick…”
“Wait! I Need My Cape!”
Watching the world revolve through the eyes of a four-year-old granddaughter is nothing short of remarkable. Optimism, strength, and joy are who she is.Was she born with this disposition?Perhaps…But certainly, she’s being raised by parents who create a place and space for her to… Continue Reading ““Wait! I Need My Cape!””
I’d be cold and hungry within an hour likely wondering where all of that bravery and neglect for reality came from-
I was raised in a rodeo town: Sidney, Iowa: Home of the championship rodeo. I’m pretty sure it says such on a sign as you enter the town. Each year we would watch the rodeo complete with queen contestants, barrel racing, calf roping and bull… Continue Reading “I’d be cold and hungry within an hour likely wondering where all of that bravery and neglect for reality came from-“
I Was Looking For Dad
I was looking for Dad. We had some time “in-between”. I found him from a level below, staring out into a seemingly vacant ocean. Certainly, his thoughts were anything but. The last time he was on a ship this size (or larger), he was an officer in… Continue Reading “I Was Looking For Dad”
“He’s Just Like You.”
Another family Dinner for 25 was in the books. The main dish was worse than average-The side dishes were some of my best work. Desserts were a work in progress. It’s a lot of work to host- but travels had taken me away the previous two… Continue Reading ““He’s Just Like You.””
“Heavenly Father, Are You Really There?”
A few months ago, my daughter had her first baby. It’s been a delight to watch her become a mother complete with moments of laughter when a diaper change runs amuck to watching her love this new life straight from heaven. I often hear… Continue Reading ““Heavenly Father, Are You Really There?””
The Goliaths That Will Seek To Take Her Down-
I had the recent honor of tending a couple of grandkids at their home. They are 4 and almost 1. I was with the 4-year-old and we were headed down into the basement. She paused near the top and with a deep breath told herself. “I’ll… Continue Reading “The Goliaths That Will Seek To Take Her Down-“
When Our Belief in God Leaves Us Feeling Unheard
He was days late and I wasn’t even mad about it. Months prior I stared at my calendar seeing two important events colliding on the paper pages. Both held tugs on my heartstrings but seemingly impossible to navigate their timeline. A wedding and a baby. Both… Continue Reading “When Our Belief in God Leaves Us Feeling Unheard”
“I just want something super cheesy!”
I recently read that we make 10,000 decisions every day. It’s caused me pause to consider that statistic-And awe of its magnitude. What am I choosing 10,000 times throughout my day?Assuming there’s truth to it- such explains the degree of fatigue, exhaustion, and even peace and… Continue Reading ““I just want something super cheesy!””
Jelly Roll’s Message of Faith and Hope
I was on my way to the airport for a quick trip to check on my latest work project in AZ when I heard a song on the radio for the first time. Within seconds, I knew its message was deep and what the… Continue Reading “Jelly Roll’s Message of Faith and Hope”
