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My thirteen year old daughter has a friend staying the night.  They are upstairs chatting and giggling.  It is a constant sound.  A sound that makes me smile.  I wonder if that is how the Church sounds to God when … Continue reading →

It is time. Time to accept the me I once was is gone.  The tumor and surgeries took away my vision, made me a gimp, and stole my memory.  I am no longer the same. It is not the limp … Continue reading →

Today is dubbed Redemption Day for S’s daughter.  It is the anniversary of when she spoke up of the abuse she had been tolerating. The Shepherd is tied to it’s victory… for he is the one who shared hope.  He … Continue reading →

Humility, shame, and embarrassment.  I have been pondering how similar these three feelings are.  I am reminded when I lose control of myself  and lash out or when I fall short of being able to do the simplest of tasks. … Continue reading →

I know my heart is not dead.  And not dead to God.  I listen to Praise/worship and I weep uncontrollably.  I want to know/find/understand/love God.  I can’t seem to get there.  Like much of my life.  Maybe I am cocooned … Continue reading →

The half loyalty of all equals no loyalty at all.  

I am thinking about my trip and anticipating the opportunity to share about my experience of the past 8 months… since I was last home.  I am thinking about what I would want to share.  How would I summarize what … Continue reading →

I am going to visit my friends and family soon.  I am giddy with excitement.  Though I have had people visit this past year, I do not remember much from their visits.  I am so excited to have a visit … Continue reading →

Tonight I was making refried beans.  I had a quart bag full — and it fell to the floor.  Beans went everywhere including all over my shoes.  I was left on one bad foot hobbling around trying to not track … Continue reading →