The sound steady on the tin roof. Rain. We've had more than 6 days of sunny, beautiful weather. Such a gift. I can't remember the last time we had such a stretch for that long. Now the rain comes. It is needed. The earth needing hydration. The sea of green dependent on water and sunshine. Our prayer. Good pastures this year. Our hope. A 3rd, even 4th cutting. Ephesians 3:20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, Winter ... View Post
What Kind Of A Legacy Will You Leave?
Someone took his flag. I know it doesn't really matter. But it was the only thing marking his grave. Someone placed it there. And I have loved it. I feel violated. I want to scream, my son has already been taken from me! Now the flag too? I am sure someone probably saw the flag and thought it was randomly placed where it was. It wasn't a malicious act. They had no idea there was a grave. I know this; but this is such a great reminder. The legacy Elijah left is so much more than the space in the graveyard. We are ... View Post
Do You Long For The Struggle To End?
When I think I can't take it anymore. I breathe deep. There are 4 more days. We can do this. We can make it. My house is out of control. Insurances are waiting for forms, tax preparations loom. I couldn't sleep last night. The first time in 6 months. I got up to pray and read those Ancient Words. I was reminded how the Israelite's were taken from their land. They were banished; sent into an exile they had been warned about. Yet they were told to prosper where they were placed. Even though they weren't in their homeland; ... View Post
How Climbing That Hill Is Always Better With Others
I went for a walk yesterday. It started out with my walking buddy. But God was writing my "To Do" list. So we gained two other people. It was glorious to be outside. The sun was shining, the air crisp; yet invigorating. (Not the, "I want to run back in the house feeling") I haven't walked since the fall. It's been too cold and icy. And dark. My walking partner and I are not hardy like that. We are fair weather walkers. Enough said in a state where the sun rarely shines. And it's dark. But we walk today. We get to the bottom of the hill and I am done. I get ready to ... View Post
