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She’s Nineteen Today

There were 10 at the table. Not really planned. Evolved. And I was so content. Laughter. So many talking at once. Full. You see. Sometimes hard things come so fast and furious.  Stepping into joy becomes work.  You expect heartache. You expect things to not go right. So when joy shows up at the farmhouse table it catches me by surprise. We were celebrating the college girl a day early. Celebrating  life. The day she entered this world. I marvel at this young woman. Courageous and strong. Willing to take risks. Beautiful. Fun. She loves fiercely. Things ... View Post

It’s Time

I've been procrastinating for three  years. A task I do not want to do. A task no one ever wants to do. A task that one shouldn't have to do. I have avoided Elijah's room. Pretend it doesn't exist. Closed the door to make it go away. His smell is still there. It's heady. It makes me weak in my knees. Sick to my stomach. His motorcycle helmet. The socks he changed out of. Still there. The sheets he had on his bed. But it's time. God said so. He sent one of Elijah's friends to ask if we had an extra room for him. Since our guest room will be filled; the only room is ... View Post

The Assurance of Knowing

Often we are stretched.  Beyond what we feel we can handle.  We breathe deep.  We long for relief.  Yet, these circumstances are here to help us grow.  To change us.  It's been 35 months of being stretched.  There are many more months to go.  The missing deep.  The walk each day a choice.   I am only responsible for the here and now.  To live this moment in surrender.  I will let the rest of the moments be dealt with in time.  In the pew, on Sunday, the children sat between my farmer and I .  4 of ... View Post