Cookies and Christ
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The Baton
Our high school track team was good… really good. Several individual performers stood out in sprints and jumps. Our relay teams were also consistently top placers…. I was often assigned to run in the distance medley relay. It was stressful… Not because I was… Continue Reading “The Baton”
My Best Defense
My sister looked straight at me and quipped,“When you figure it out…Let me know.” I had just spent a few days with her as she had travelled from out of town. As frustrating as it was for me to admit-I owed her an apology. It… Continue Reading “My Best Defense”
“I’m Running Away…”
When Bren was 8 years old- he was having a hard day. His afternoon expeditions and joys of lizard chasing with the neighbor boys and His brother were cut short by me….I had called him in-It was time for dinner, reading, baths and bed. I… Continue Reading ““I’m Running Away…””
I Was Hungry
I recently found myself on an unexpected walk across a University I attended over 30 years prior. Most of it looked exactly the same. I recognized the buildings and even remembered a few classes I had attended as I strolled past familiar landscape. I also… Continue Reading “I Was Hungry”
The High Dive Was No Joke
I slowly climbed each rung with increasing unsteadiness . My arms and legs were shaky and my pounding heart could nearly be heard. I felt my toes clasp around the metal runs with greater deliberateness the higher I went. It was my first time… Continue Reading “The High Dive Was No Joke”
The Trophy
I had a self-assigned job to organize the garage. I decided to put it off for a few weeks, but milled around one day to assess how many storage racks and plastic tubs I would need. I quickly became distracted with a plastic tote… Continue Reading “The Trophy “
Back To the Battleground
A few weeks ago- I took a drive through the zip code I used to call home. I drove down my old neighborhood streets that looked less familiar than I figured they would. Trees had matured, slightly changing the view from my car window.… Continue Reading “Back To the Battleground”
Level Up- In Frogger and In Faith
The other day I was enjoying a long walk. My walks have become slower yet longer lately. I feel like I’m needing more time to just think, talk with God and try harder to listen to Him. I’m feeling a bit unsettled. I’d like… Continue Reading “Level Up- In Frogger and In Faith”
Adept At Defying Gravity
I was always looking for the angle…I didn’t necessarily feel like it was always on purpose that I looked to complete tasks differently or create a different way to accomplish something…I just thought “differently”….(Still do…) The Southwest Iowa home I grew up in had… Continue Reading “Adept At Defying Gravity”
She Deserves That From Me…
I’ve picked up a part-time job. After the third day, I had worn everything I owned that wasn’t better suited for a class at the gym…I had no other options and decided it was time to go shopping. Jess was away at college, but I… Continue Reading “She Deserves That From Me…”
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