Month: June 2008
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Wednesday Worship: Enough
This morning, our little one crawled in bed with us. At one point, she snuggled up close to me and curled her head into my shoulder. I leaned my cheek against her red curls, and she turned squeezing both arms around my neck. Patting my shoulder gently, she whispered, “Mommy.” That was all. That was…
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My Pap
He always smiled. He had that rare talent of making me laugh whenever he smiled at me. He could read books and make me think I was actually there. As I sat in his lap listening to him read Rackety Boom, I could imagine the clackety-clack of the old blue truck and smell the fumes…
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Remember
Saturday we were driving home from my brother’s house and we passed a church that intrigues Ash every time we fly by. This time he piped up from the back seat: I wish our church had three crosses on top of a hill like that one does. Why’s that, buddy? Because every time I see…
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Look What God Did
Two months ago, while I was undergoing radiation, I learned of a friend who had been diagnosed with breast cancer. She led me in Bible study several years ago, and I was always amazed by her knowledge and her heart. She had such an easy way about her, and her gentle demeanor enveloped each of…
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Thankful Bits
More thankful bits of my days… Kissable toes that run barefoot through summer’s grass. Story time at the library. Making new friends. Sweet snuggles. Arms that are never empty. Hands never too full to hug. Coffee in a mug half-full. Thank you that my life is even fuller. Going on a bear hunt… Water. Refreshment.…
A Spring of Joy 