Fancy pants dining. It's what they do. All these kids. From the time they were little. Aunt Clara's china being used. The candle light glowing. It's in those moments I see the table full. All the seats occupied. The laughter and joy around the farmhouse table. Things have changed. So much. One space remains empty; forever. The future, here on this earth, not mine to know. I know he was dedicated. Committed. He wanted to serve this country with his life. The eleventh ... View Post
Listening Day #10 of Thankfulness
She contacts me on face book. She found a recording of his voice from a history project. She laughed and cried when she heard it. She wondered if I would like her to send it to me. I breathe deep. Another recording of his voice. Another piece. Yes. Yes, I would love another opportunity to hear his voice. To listen to my sweet, sweet son. I play the recording. The deep places of my mommy's heart ache. Oh how I miss him. He was so articulate. Always. His first word ex-ca-va- ... View Post
Great is Thy Faithfulness Day #9 of Thankfulness
A few months ago I lost something that was dear to me. It was just a material possession so, I let it go. I've lost so much more. Then tonight as I put on a jacket and reached in the pocket. My lost item had been found. A sweet sensation spilled over my being. An unexpected surprise. In gratitude I shared my find. Sometimes we are lost. Looking and searching for that which we can not find. This year has been full of continuing changes. My dad getting new digs in a nursing home, Clarissa graduating and leaving for college, ... View Post
The Gift of Rest Day #8 of Thankfulness
It's Sunday. A day of rest. Meant as a gift. Not a punishment. Time to reflect. Remember what has been done. Step back and renew. A break in the ordinary. Today is also a day our church votes on a new pastor. A time of change. A new beginning. Exciting time to see where God will lead. ~30 Days of Thankfulness~ I am thankful for: Dinner out with my family memories of other dinners when Elijah was still here saying Elijah's name over and over a day of rest being involved in the life of the ... View Post
Through the Ages Day #7 of Thankfulness
It's my friends birthday today. One I see about twice a year. Lately one of those times each year has been a wake or funeral. She came to our wedding. She came to Elijah's funeral. I have known her since I was three. There were three of us. Always together. She is so faithful in writing and sending cards. My dad nick named her when we were little. He loved her curls and quiet ways. So different from his little girl. We used to play every day as kids. We celebrated birthdays each year. She ... View Post
I Would Like a Do Over Day #6 of Thankfulness
We stand in line. I fuss, I fume. The event already started. And we're outside. I complain. I feel anxious. I question why I've come. I wonder why they don't have a better system. Many thoughts run through my head. It is not until I am home. Until it is late at night that I process this. I missed out on so many blessings because I stepped into anxiety. Instead of using the beautiful gift of gratitude I jumped off the cliff into dangerous water. I let frustration and other emotions crowd out the ... View Post
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