Speaking Life

[box] “Look into the eyes of the brokenhearted; Watch them come alive as soon as you speak hope, you speak love, you speak… you speak life,”  TobyMac[/box] Usually baseball practice brings my husband in the door full of energy and life, excitement and stories.  On this evening, however, he seemed….peaceful, calm, and content.  Not that […]

Why Can’t Mine Be Like Hers?

I was in the first grade and wanted handwriting like Jodi Pitts.  Her papers were always neat and beautiful- just the way I envisioned mine. I’d go home and practice writing my name over and over and over again trying to make it beautiful.  Mine never looked like Jodi’s.  Finally, I asked my friend to […]

Memory Cards – A New Kind Of Fall Tradition

[box] “As long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good.” ~ Helen Keller (1880-1968), American author, Political Activist and Lecturer[/box] With my head in my hands, I sat on the balcony sobbing.  Even the rhythmic sound of the crashing waves was powerless to bring […]

The Power of Perspective – Getting Uncomfortable with God Series

“Mom, isn’t this picture cool?” I folded the napkin and placed it next to the bowl, glancing over my shoulder at his drawing. “Yes.  It’s nice.”  I’ll admit it.  I just did a 1/2 glance.  He loves to draw, but he gets in phases where he draws the same scene over and over again.  My […]

Dangers of Disobedience

It looks more congested than normal today.  It’s actually hard to see the cars approaching the crosswalk because of the stopped traffic on our side.  I made my mental assessments and turned to Andrew who was trailing behind me dragging his preschool creations and backpack.  “Make sure you stand behind me.  Do not walk in […]

A Birthday Prayer

You looked deep into my eyes.  Your warm newborn body filling these arms God created for just that moment.  I felt what I’d only experienced once before- and once since then. Speechless, I looked back into your eyes.  Will you ever have any idea the depth of my love for you?  Will you ever understand […]