Death always comes when we least expect it. I have sat by my mother and father's bedsides knowing they were at death's door, but still felt a sense of unbelief when the time actually came - they really died? As in, they are not here any more? I always remember how awful the weeks were… Continue reading Good-bye to the Mighty Hunter
Happy Mother’s Day Bobbie
My mother-in-law Bobbie loved to tell the story of the time Keith gave her a Mother's Day card that said, "To someone who has been like a mother to me." She would throw back her head and roar with laughter, because it was so like him to run into the store and grab the first… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day Bobbie
A Happy Day
A Happy Day Sometimes I get bogged down with life - going to work and making dinner and paying bills and cleaning house - so I was happy to have a rejoicing day last Saturday and be reminded that God does answer prayers. I ran a 10K at the Run at the Mill, sponsored by… Continue reading A Happy Day
The Mighty Hunter
"There's a chipmunk in the house!" This was not something I wanted to hear at 6 am as I was getting ready for work. "Where's Nellie?" Keith asked breathlessly, referring to our sweet lap kitty, who is also a mean hunter. "Right there," I said, as I suddenly saw Nellie, crouched in the corner of… Continue reading The Mighty Hunter
On Beginning
The other day I ran into a friend who shares my love of writing and we were discussing how we both feel this pull to do good work, but are not sure exactly how to get there. Then I saw this insightful quote from Ira Glass, the NPR host of "This American Life" , which… Continue reading On Beginning
Under the Magnolia Tree 