The day's begun, I bow my head, and whisper words beneath the sun. Bring power and majesty to this earth so within all life there is rebirth. I will not doubt Your Presence, still; but lift my eyes up to the hill. Send down Your grace and teach me love. Keep our eyes focused on [...]
Just as the whiff of lavender wafted through the air of my bedroom a year ago this week—and I was certain it was her—my mother’s essence had enveloped me as I sat reading the Creation story. In seven days, what was unseen became seen. At the end of Mom's last seven days on earth, we watched [...]
How can this be? My first waking thoughts wrung with worries. My mind disobeys my heart. Can't you think good things? My husband asks. I try, I reply. If thoughts need purging, so too the heart. Who is the keeper of this heart? I'll go there. Can You choose my thoughts? I ask. Let's look [...]
Not According to Plan 