Cookies and Christ
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A Mother’s Journey: The Easy Days
Twenty-six years ago, as a new mother, I entered into this role with no idea of how to succeed. It was hard. Were there times of incomprehensible joy? Absolutely!! There were also times of immense doubt and incredible exhaustion with a hefty dose of… Continue Reading “A Mother’s Journey: The Easy Days”
Football Glory
Brennen loved to play football. Both boys had received football playsets for Christmas when they were young. Gearing up with uniforms, shoulder pads, and helmets and playing football with his brother was one of Brennen‘s favorite pastimes. He learned very quickly that I would… Continue Reading “Football Glory”
Terribly Awkward Crusher
College had its full swing of physical, mental and emotional highs and lows. For the first time in my life, I felt like my spirituality was truly my own responsibility. I didn’t have my dad with me to call the family together in prayer,… Continue Reading “Terribly Awkward Crusher”
Dilapidated Place of Refuge
I began playing high school basketball in Iowa standing at 4’11” with disproportionately large size 8 feet. Such numbers further complicated my general lack of coordination. My Sophomore year our family moved to Pennsylvania during the basketball season. I was ineligible to play. In… Continue Reading “Dilapidated Place of Refuge”
The Unamimous Decision
At this point in my life, seasons seemed to change quickly. Christmas time was near and our family had a tradition to carol to friends and neighbors and upon leaving with our parting tune of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” my little brother… Continue Reading “The Unamimous Decision”
In the Back of My High School Locker
By the time I was a Senior in high school, I had great friends and found a good rhythm in my new school. It was much larger than the school we had left in Iowa, but I came to appreciate everything that made it different.… Continue Reading “In the Back of My High School Locker”
Chasing Erratic Serves
I was 4’11” and maybe 70 pounds as a freshman in high school. I decided to try out for the volleyball team with my neighbor whom I was still blessed to be best friends with. The first day of practice we had to record… Continue Reading “Chasing Erratic Serves”
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