A Big Snow fell on our little coming-up-the-mountain town last week. For once, the storm came during the day. Our community is tired of the storms coming during the night. The snow started falling about 9 a.m. An hour later, our roads were covered. By the afternoon, you couldn’t tell where a road was in our little neighborhood. The wind … Continue reading →
I’m not going to rush this week. I’ve been in a careen too long this autumn season. This week I’m not pushing the pause button – I’m going to let the hurry go on past me while Ilinger over the grands that come to my houseand read the good booksand walk out to the garden especially if Frost covers the … Continue reading →
tent worms nestin apple tree leavesin limbs raisedreaching skywardas if to heavenleaves rustling in thestill quietgreen raiment devouredwithout a sound bagworms dangle fromfamily fur shrubs landscapeby porch steps, garage doorsunder windowsillsleeching nutrientsuntil pine needles devouredlimbs brownedthe high and low siphoned awaypeace, joy stripped how, some ask, in the devouringand leeching – how canGod be goodor true– to let us … Continue reading →
Some days I drive two of my grandsons to Mother’s Day Out. One is four and the other is one. Some mornings, we might be at our house. Regardless of where, we’ll call Papaw – and he’ll either come upstairs from his office, or we’ll be on the phone driving down the mountain – and he’ll lead us in Number’s … Continue reading →
(I first posted this ten years ago. It seems even more meaningful today. Praying your faith, hope and charity are kindled brighter in your heart with the reading). When Hope Grace was born, great expectations were cast forth, hearts leaping in expectation. Much was expected of Hope. Her sister Faith Grace took to teaching her the facts of their Father … Continue reading →
“Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why the unease within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God.” ~ Psalm 43:5 Since the middle of September, since the day of the miracle, I haven’t had words and ideas swirling in my mind. No rabbit holes to go down. Wordless for … Continue reading →
This is the only way I can tell this, the only way I can wrap my brain around Thursday, September 16. I’m sharing for two reasons: 1) to give God the Glory for His life-saving miracle, and 2) to help create awareness to BE FAST in recognizing on-set symptoms of a stroke in order to create the opportunity for positive … Continue reading →
I don’t know if this will make sense. I’m not ready to detail the story of a miracle – or name the miracle that happened last week, but I will next week. This week, I am collecting all the pieces and parts it, like a puzzle strewn all around. God prepares the heart, my friend, for the challenges. . . … Continue reading →
“He loved us long before we loved him.” ~1 John 4:10 I’ve spent a lifetime drawing near. . . and, in the drawing closer, respect for our King, our Creator has grown into friendship, into love, into honor, into awe at how very much He loves me, how very much He loves you, how very much He loves the easy and … Continue reading →
