My life. Some days. I've been in some very thin places today. I held a sweet baby, smaller than any of mine ever were, and was once again amazed at the miracle of life. As I looked into his eyes, my soul was touched by something inexplicable, something so dear. A love beyond understanding. I stood and… Continue reading Thin Places and the People There
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“The will to make it so”
A year or two ago someone who knew we were helping serve at the Sunday night suppers for folks in need asked me, "Yeah, so all those folks y'all are feeding--they are all either drug addicts or alcoholics, right?" Ummm, no. No more than all of us with houses are NOT addicts or alcoholics. Not everyone. Not all. I… Continue reading “The will to make it so”
Reverent, Rambunctious Moments and What Benjamin Franklin Said
This afternoon at our Sister Circle we had to close the door. It was that kind of afternoon. The kind that has sisters sharing intimate stories of body aches and pains and female stuff and of heartbreak and family betrayals and the pain of grief. We were busy y'all. No reverent moments of quiet today.… Continue reading Reverent, Rambunctious Moments and What Benjamin Franklin Said
Fingerpainting, Pulling Weeds, and Getting Our Hands Dirty
Today as we pulled up to Daybreak for Sister Circle, there were two young men pulling up weeds in the yard. I sat there a moment and watched, lost in thought. This was timely, as I thought about their hands and what we were going to talk about today. As we walked the path to… Continue reading Fingerpainting, Pulling Weeds, and Getting Our Hands Dirty
Crying over Charlotte
When I was in the third grade, Mrs. Turner, one of my very favorite teachers of all time, read aloud "Charlotte's Web" by E. B. White. It was after lunch. She would turn the lights off and we could put our heads down and listen. I was thankful for that, because when it got to… Continue reading Crying over Charlotte
Ambiguity and Winter–I’m done with you both
I do not like ambiguity. And we've had a lot of it. The weather here in middle Georgia. Are we on the line above the freeze zone or below it? Need to be prepared or not? Will it snow? Should I have made one more trip to the grocery store? We don't know what we… Continue reading Ambiguity and Winter–I’m done with you both
Wanted: A Grateful Heart and a Satisfied Soul
This afternoon after our Sister Circle was over at Daybreak, I saw my friend Mr. B sitting in one of the comfortable chairs in the gathering area. He waved me over. I was glad to see him. He had heart surgery before Christmas and wasn't able to get his medicine filled until January 1. (Oh… Continue reading Wanted: A Grateful Heart and a Satisfied Soul
All I Want for Christmas is a Beautiful Mess
One of our Rising Bloggers, Deanna at The Long Run, is hosting our group this week, and she asked "What would be the best gift someone could give you this year?" Last week at our Sister Circle we talked about the season we are in, the season of Christmas. The season I have newly dubbed… Continue reading All I Want for Christmas is a Beautiful Mess
what season are you in?
Yesterday in the midst of a lively conversation at our Sister Circle at Daybreak, we were on a roll. I was at the dry erase board with marker in hand jotting down the things being shared about hitting roadblocks on our journeys and how we can help others. I just about couldn't write fast enough, the thoughts… Continue reading what season are you in?
‘Tis the Season
Today at our Sister Circle, we gathered and read the seventeenth principle from Find Your Way Home, a compilation of stories surrounding the twenty-four principles for living in the grace-filled community of Magdalene, a place for women to rebuild their lives after living on the streets. Remember you have been in the ditch. Truth, yes? We all know… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season
I Might Need A Nap 