Carrying the what-ifs
Do you ever go running into the future while carrying the “what-ifs?” I am a runner. Before my friends start chanting, “Liar, liar, pants on fire,” let me explain. When…
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Today I choose joy
One of my writing challenges is telling a story in as few words as possible. And so it was that when my husband read last week’s column about embracing both…
Embracing both sorrow & hope
You can embrace both sorrow and hope. The fireplace was warm and glowing. My Pecan Praline Latte was deliciously sweet. My heart was sad. Life was, again, going in a…
Vintage love
February 23, 2014 … to love and to cherish from this day forward. On that snowy day 10 years ago, I walked down the aisle as the organ played Pachelbel’s…
Constipated communication
As I read the text from my husband, I felt a worrisome concern. He isn’t one to send such a random text. Once upon a time, a father and son…
Floundering love
Has there ever been a time when you were angry at God? It has been just shy of 20 years ago when we became friends. Well, we became acquainted. Our…
Praying hard prayers
God, I don’t understand why you are allowing this in my life. Not exactly a pretty prayer. Trusting God, even when life doesn’t make sense, is truly a test of…
Words of affirmation
You’re meant for this. How do you say I love you without saying I love you? A simple text. Words that hug the heart. And so, while I was at…
When a Redbird shows up … you know
He began his perch as I began to sign my name. Oh, Mr. Redbird, I needed to see you. Thank you for showing up when you did. God knew I…
About that 40-year gig . . .
“I don’t know how Taylor Swift does it.” I never imagined hearing those words being said by my husband, Chuck. A year ago, I’m not sure he would have known…