A Change in Seasons
A beautiful cornfield borders my backyard. Today, I have the privilege of watching the wind blow through the topmost parts of the stalks. The warmth of the sun suggests that summer hasn't quite given up, but the fading green barely clinging to the deadening husks proves autumn's triumph. After hosting a homemade dessert social for those who've helped me on this journey, my life is reminiscent of the weather. In fact, I’m struggling to determine if my attitude has morphed according to the rain and sun, or if they've coincidentally matched my mood. The dessert thank-you party formed one of… Read more >>
Glimpses of Heaven
The doctors said he wouldn’t live past 2 weeks if he was born. After years of signing, he is talking. Though small for his age, he’s running and playing. He achieves grade level marks in most subjects. He is a miracle. But the miraculous life is rarely an easy one. Friends and family have inspired me through stories, hugs, prayers, texts, and more. This process certainly calls for such an outpouring from my support system. I pray I’m a faithful intercessor on their behalf and grateful steward of their blessings. Touched deeply by much of what I heard, I’ve taken on this story of a little boy… Read more >>
Getting Lost
I get lost easily. Well, that’s a bit of an understatement. I have absolutely no sense of direction. Getting from Point A to Point B sometimes feels like someone blindfolds me, drops me somewhere I’ve never been, and asks me to find the nearest hotel. Most of my meetings are within twenty minutes of my house. My house in a very small town that I’ve lived in for my entire life. Shameful as this is to admit, I’ve taken unintentional detours on my way to nearly half of my appointments. While some people may find such escapades incredibly irritating, I have found a sweet solace in my… Read more >>