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My True Love Gave to Me

My True Love Gave to Me

The day before Christmas, we talked about waves. My son’s call came in the early morning from a thousand miles away–I closed my eyes so he could sit beside me. It was an honest talk…..one where we let the truth rise and fall on each other. A mother...
A Labor Day Devotion

A Labor Day Devotion

In the quiet of the morning, I wake and think of You. More and more, You are my first thought. Will you sit with me here? With Your Spirit’s touch, will You open me to Your Presence? The wind sounds fierce and the chimes are trying to pound out their tune—Amazing...

Leaving

I stepped outside onto the deck overlooking a forest of trees. Standing above them all gave me a sense of a strong foundation, something I had for a long time struggled to admit was missing. The cool Carolina air hit my face as I turned to slide the door closed behind...

How Old Am I?

My husband looks at birthdays differently than I. He always moves me forward a year. I completely missed 57 because he told me I was in my 58th year. When I turned 58 I thought I was 59. I guess you could say I’m more than prepared to turn fifty-nine on June 22...
Afraid of Balloons

Afraid of Balloons

Some people wait for years to replace a beloved pet. Not us. When we had to put down Pisgah—my fifteen year old Cocker Spaniel—I couldn’t go back  home without her there to greet us. She had been through my first marriage with me. After my divorce, she was with...

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