Each person has a story to tell. The fabric of their life woven together. Some of the stories we know. Others lie buried deep within. Sometimes our lives intersect. A chance meeting. Social Media. Strangers become friends. Blessings given. Aching hearts touched. An artist. Reached out. She touched two mama's hearts. Cousins; gone way too soon. She gave. Part of her story. Helping to bring warmth to our story. In Best Buy we meet. While I wait for phone's to be switched over. While my heart ... View Post
Through the Music Day #12 of Thankfulness
I clean up the kitchen. Last nights mess. Not even the current chaos. There is a presence in this place. A peace. Remembering in the pain. It's grip strong today. I play music. Beautiful. (Pandora is a wonderful thing.) The urge to call my mom strong. To talk about holiday plans; and a list of so many other things. The music plays on It soothes my being. I recognize the melody and style. Both favorites of my mom. Interesting how that song, played by that accompanist would come on at this exact ... View Post
I Really Don’t Want to Write this Post Day #3 of Thankfulness
The day is beautiful. Picturesque. Warm. Colors spectacular. It is easy to step into Praise. To give thanks for all. But what about the hard times? Those days when you can hardly breathe. I really don't want to write about this. I don't want to be uncomfortable. How does the gratitude work when your son resides with the King of Kings? When you watched your mom struggle with every breath her last weeks on this earth. When your spouse is diagnosed with cancer. When the finances are so bad you can ... View Post