For eight hours the first day, we drive. Fields and farms, towns and buildings, scenes of life slide by us as we gaze out the windows of our van. …
The Yellow House
Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in …
a fire for christmas
Last night we had out first fire in our fireplace. Mr. Fantastic kindled a lovely flame that made everything in the house seem more... special. The …
end times are for families
Well, this is Thanksgiving. It's the holiday with all the wonderful things I love: good food, time off with family and time for remembering that our …
Antonia
I was doing abs in the gym when I saw her. An elderly woman, with beautiful black hair and almond-shaped eyes, straining to maneuver from one place …
Maybe Christmas
Today their little hands are taking the left-over candy from their Harvest Fest fun and making a calendar. Forty-six candies to represent the …
safe like a jail cell
This week, I have been alone a lot once the kids have gone to bed.I have realized that being alone is easy. There is no conflict. Alone is …
Hiding Place
Locked away, deep within,My thoughts and feelings hide.Once again I've written them,I am awaiting now the tide.They will wash away out to the sea,To …
waiting room
A few weeks ago I saw this sweet elderly couple out for a walk in our neighborhood. She had a cane. He was holding her hand. My …
return to me
Baby Lady stands, waiting for the call. I put my hands out and say, "Come here, Finley!" And she runs. She runs, laughing, gleeful and …
Farewell Boys of Summer
It is 9:30 at night and Boy 1 and I are on the sofa, watching the first World Series game. Mr. Fantastic is on campus at the college Bible study …
the value of words
Books are so valuable. The ideas, thoughts, and dreams of whole generations are inside the covers. To read is to learn, to learn is to grow. …