Seven years ago. Just another of the lasts to remember that January and the beginning of February bring. Mama's birthday. The last one she was here with us for. Only, as life has a way of happening, we weren't able to celebrate together. One of the littles had gymnastics and the other one was under… Continue reading The Last Gift
Tag: sharing the light
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday another page torn off the calendar and tucked away to use for scratch paper when I need to jot something down not much has changed since yesterday except now I can wear the white shoes that I haven't owned for about five or six years (and what is that about--I used to welcome… Continue reading Easter Sunday
Be the Light
When I was in grad school and had a class called “Spirituality and Family Therapy,” my mind was blown. So many good books, so many great thinkers and powerful conversations. One of the ideas I was introduced to was “soul of place.” I think I had always known about it and felt it, but this… Continue reading Be the Light
Epiphany
I wrote this to share at Coffeehouse Carols Sunday a week ago--these thoughts that stayed close to my heart after a phone conversation with a dear friend. May this day of Light and Love give you hope during this darkest season. “We ask for the light. But then we can’t handle what it shows… Continue reading Epiphany
“Owww”
Last week I was visiting with my friend Shirley, and she told me about her grandson's day at school. Sam has autism and apraxia. As I know very little about the different aspects of autism, I apologize in advance for any terminology I get wrong here. Sam doesn't communicate verbally very much. With apraxia, Sam… Continue reading “Owww”
Come Sit By Me
After a weekend of thinking about light and darkness and all that weighs heavy on my heart in the midst of the joy and laughter of the season, this is what I continue to hear in my head as though it's on continuous play: If you have light, it will not be diminished by… Continue reading Come Sit By Me
I Might Need A Nap 