The wave comes with out warning. Slams my being. I realize I have uttered a moan. The tears fall. My dancer girl looks strangely at me. The face of grief. Unexpected. How do you put words to the deepest longing? How do you explain that as you pass this spot on the road, you can never forget. The spot where your son brought you to get your car. The last conversation you had together. How do you explain the ache? The missing is so hard. We have journeyed to the cross this Lenten Season. Each day closer. Looming. Jesus took the walk to Calvary for us. He chose to travel the ... View Post
Are You Content?
Lent is almost over. We're heading into Holy Week. So many choose not to observe these practices. This year I have struggled to stay focused. The discipline and reach for more; difficult. The connectedness with my Savior; not there. The day dawned warmer. I took a walk in the afternoon sunshine. It's still too early to see signs of Spring. The daffodils, tulips and hyacinth are still cuddled deep in the earth; not willing to risk the bitter winds. The earth is slushy as I walk. The deep frost letting go. The river plays a melody. Content, I walk on. I love and hate this ... View Post
Spring Will Find A Way
My weary soul finds solace. Work. Each day. Digging to find. The love that Christ freely gave. Purposing. To find. The hope. The joy. The storms rage. Each step fraught with trials. Yet my soul. My soul rejoices. I breathe in the deep comfort of a loving Savior. I let the spirit wash over. The landscape crisp and white. The sun shimmers in the crystal wonderland. The brilliance of a snowstorm delights. The rolling hills of this farm flow like a blanket. I will never tire of this view. When the ache is raw. When life falls apart all around you. Grab hold of ... View Post
This Moment Counts
The sun streams in through the windows. Warmth. It's been so cold. The wind; relentless. Sunshine, scarce. I chase the sun through the rooms, as the afternoon gives way to evening. Even the evening is being chased. Days growing longer. This time of year is always a battle. A fight to enjoy each moment. Darkness; permeating all. Cold seeping through each crack and crevice in this old farmhouse. Lately, I can't seem to get warm. I cook and bake. I layer clothes. Still. I struggle. To get warm. This day. The sun shines. A glorious respite from the dark. Do not be ... View Post
Clinging to Hope
I walk out of my brother in laws house. Away from the baby shower. I've just spent a few hours in the company of those I love the most. Family and friends. Celebrating. A new life. Yet I leave empty. Sad. Overwhelmed. I haven't been here in a while. I glance out over the pasture. My brother in law's horse, Joe, stands stately in the field. I call to him. He comes. I wonder. Do you remember me? It's been years since I have seen you. I want to weep. Years of memories in this field, before there was a house. Before my mother and father in law journeyed home to ... View Post
Where Will This Journey Lead?
Hold me closeLet Your love surround meBring me nearDraw me to Your sideAnd as I waitI'll rise up like the eagleAnd I will soar with YouYour Spirit leads me onBy the power of Your love Words. Ancient. New. Timely. Perfect. Words that penetrate the heart. Reaching deep into the aching hole. We can be refreshed and filled; even when we're hurting. I never knew I could know such peace. I never knew the intimacy I would feel with Christ when so much had been torn from me. I let the words wash over me as we ... View Post
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