She had plans…good intentions. When we met at the beginning of the week her face was bright and hopeful. Her words were determined and sure. But now as we sipped our sodas in my car at Sonic, she seemed deflated and…ashamed. “It almost sounds as if you’re ashamed of yourself,” I offered carefully. She put her drink cup in her… Read More
Abby, I’m not posting about your broken ankle…or the surgery you had a week later…or the terrible effect the pain meds had on you…or the emotional roller coaster we’ve all been on for the past two weeks. That’s not what this post is about. It’s not about you. It’s about me — the caretaker. My 21-year-old daughter Abby did indeed… Read More
I had monitored the situation pretty well for months. So I knew what to expect. Except there was always the exception. There was always that one classs in which I was riding the fence. And when I received that little brown envelop with a dozen signatures in my mom’s fluid handwriting on the front, I’d pull out the worn card… Read More
My bet is you have a busy week ahead. Maybe you’re waiting to catch an airplane, to pick up a child from piano lessons or to let your nails dry…and you have just a few minutes to read something worth your while. I’m glad you stopped in here today because I have just a few encouraging words that could truly… Read More
(Feel free to share on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram!) I had a bona fide nightmare last night. Not only were bad things happening to me in my dream, but I was actually the bad guy. Oh my! I’ll spare you the rather gory details, but let’s just say it resembled an episode of Law and Order (which I watch way… Read More
I feel a little fragile lately. I have those moments in my days, mostly when I’m tired and worn, when I honestly think I might break. My human strength fails me sometimes. Add to that the fact that Satan seems to be aiming a few extra fiery darts my way these days, as I have committed myself to the task… Read More