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…
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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…
The parable of the hanky
Be Still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 Stay with me on this story while I take you down a church aisle and into a pew to get…
Strength after the madness
When I am worried and can’t sleep, I count my blessings instead of sheep. If you are of a vintage age like me, you might remember Bing Crosby singing that…
Finding my Christmas peace
From now on, our troubles will be miles away… I have to admit I sang those lyrics this week and said a prayer, “Please, Lord, let it be soon.” It…