She wore her brothers cap and gown. The same cap he threw into the air, 2 years ago. The same cap I asked him to go back in to get. It was unique. He would be able to find it. I just wanted that cap. The cap and gown I would display at his wake just 40 days later. She wrapped herself in his gown. And wore his cap. She walked to the tune of graduation, hope and future wrapped in his gown. The cap, forever announcing 2013. The year everything changed. With out so much as a deep breathe ... View Post
The Surprise In A Friendship; When You Were Expecting To Be Alone
Her rich, deep voice is directed towards us. Her eyes sparkling. I answer her question. She exudes joy with a touch of mischief. We exchange pleasantries. As in all conversations there comes a defining moment. She shares that she lost 3 of her siblings in a matter of months. My heart lurches with the known pain of losing so many in a matter of months. I hug her. And a friendship is born. Decades apart in age. Unity in the Spirit. In the morning session she comes running down to greet us. As I should have ... View Post
When You Spend Time Alone; You Realize How Never Alone You Really Are.
Alone. Yet never alone. Even in the darkest moments. Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. I am not alone. Richard Blackaby continues his talk. He speaks of Elijah. I want to weep at the mention of his name. But it is the Elijah of the bible, of whom he speaks. The Elijah who is called to speak to Kings and Prophets; and then is asked to hide in a ravine. To be fed by ... View Post
A re- working of All In The Same Moment
We had been in Maine. We came home. It was so quiet. No white tornado puppy to great us. I had been thinking about our home going and what it would be like. How quickly my son would experience that journey. Each step of every day draws me closer to the anniversary of the day. We attended a Birthday for a sweet family friend. We sang Happy Birthday and she opened her presents. On the TV ran photos of my children when they were little. Pictures of Elijah. His blue eyes ... View Post
Celebrating The Farm Boy!
My farm boy is 16 today. 2 birthdays celebrated without his best friend and brother. A new way of living for him. Pushing, pulling, stretching boundaries. Reaching to find. . . who he is. Life dealing him lemons. His soul learning to make lemonade. His view of life; so different from mine. Lessons learned at every turn. His path bumpy at times. Yet so willing to adapt to the conditions. This is my boy. Honored at school with an award and a gift. Given for "his love of life." His quest to press on. He may ... View Post
When You Measure Life in Months
The 28th has rolled around again. Life is like that. The beat ever steady. Moving forward. Relentless. 22 months have passed. Each day reliving, longing. Trying to shake the words, "There's been an accident." Longing for my boy. Longing for the way things were. Yet, longing to be more like Christ. Yearning to made into His likeness. That my words and actions reflect the deep love He has shown us. And I fall short. My words and actions the very opposite of what they need to be. So, I surrender ... View Post
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