She sits on my back porch. The porch we are so grateful to have. We gather together for a bridal shower. For one of the younger generation. I visit with a beautiful woman. Decades ahead of me in age and wisdom. Decades ahead of me in grieving. All the years I have known her. She has spoken little of her grief. She has laughed and shared stories. But the raw. I never saw. Until she sits on my porch. 9 decades of living. She grabs my hand with an urgency. Her gaze does not meet ... View Post
When You Need To Refocus
A new beginning. Another Bridal Shower. Such hope and sweetness on the horizon. The planning and fun of a party. Fellowship and food. Women gathering to bless each other. A warm, sunny afternoon. Leisurely strolls through the meadow. Deep breathes of fresh air and peace. But it's raining. I want it to be sunny. But it's not. I think we might have to be inside. But that's ok. We'll go with the flow. It's so much easier to yield to the circumstances. When we resist, there's strife. Isaiah 55:9 "As the heavens are higher than the ... View Post
