Day after day I watch my beautiful daughter work relentlessly on perfecting her turns. Recently when I walked into her room during a turn session, something took over all common sense as the floor called for me to give it a try. The voice of my dance teacher echoed in my head as I got into place, spotted in front of me, and nailed a double. In complete shock, my
July 7th, 2022
Six Feet
Remember when you couldn’t go anywhere without the constant reminder to “keep six feet”? At times this was such a nuisance, but other times, like when people were coughing or at Disney in May when you enjoy the extra space from people, this rule wasn’t so horrible. Randomly there will still be a “six feet” sign and my youngest will let me know I am too close to him. Coming
June 8th, 2022
“That” Friend
The phone begins to vibrate on the table, interrupting the few minutes of peace. Glancing over to see if it is yet again another “scam” call about qualifying for Medicare, the name of “that” friend appears. You know, the one who only calls when they need something. Immediately the mind begins to debate whether to ignore the call or answer, weighing the magnitude of the favor and how much energy
June 1st, 2022
Murmur
As the doctor places the stethoscope over their chest to listen to their heart, I hold my breath, each time. It doesn’t matter how many times their hearts have been extensively checked, I still wait for the sound of the murmur. The sound that rings out “all is not well.” But it isn’t just at doctors appointments and it certainly isn’t just me. No, we are all surrounded by, listening
May 25th, 2022
Heavy
Today as many Americans rose to the rising sun, we felt a heaviness in our hearts. A grief for all that has occurred the last several weeks and quite honestly, it is piled on top of weight we are already carrying. But as time goes on a new tragedy will take its place and our attention. The parents and loved ones of those in Uvalde school or the supermarket in
May 4th, 2022
Blinders
As a child, I remember visiting Charleston, SC and seeing horses with blinders on. I thought it was quite cruel for the horses to only be able to see forward unless they turned their heads! How could humans do this to the animal? But aren’t we too like a horse with blinders when we are in a situation? When things are going bad at work, we only see all the
April 27th, 2022
Why Are You Angry?
“Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” Jesus said this to Cain in Genesis 4:6-7 Simple enough. Do what is right and good things will happen to you. Love and you will
April 13th, 2022
You Have Arrived
The 40 pound weight on your shoulders has lifted. You can move your extremities again and your mind can recollect itself. Suddenly, your mouth no longer feels like cotton balls were stuffed in it during a dental procedure. This is the relief your body feels when your plane lands after a turbulent ride or when GPS announces “arrived” after a several hour drive. We all have this idea that if
April 6th, 2022
Aren’t You Over It Yet?
After loss the phrases, “time heals all wounds” or “give it time” is often stated. Here is the thing about time; without God it isn’t going to move. The griever is going to feel just as stuck in their grief two years from now as they did two weeks after loss. Time doesn’t change the fact the one you love is gone. Time doesn’t remove memories or replace the dreams
March 23rd, 2022
Is Grief A Choice?
Each time we pass a car we are briefly in their blind spot. Though the moment may be brief, a split second is all it takes for the very same car to decide to move into your lane without looking first. To avoid collision, you jerk to the left forcing you on the rumble strips and hitting loose gravel, dirt, debris at over 70 mph. The result is tires reacting
