I've been posting often on my Facebook author page. Thought I'd share with you one of my favorite poems and my thoughts about how it applies to the collective grief we are all experiencing:*** When Sarah was born, Ben and I had no way of knowing whether she would live or die. We still do not have … [Read more...] about Fear Ends Where Trust Begins
Reflections
10 Scripture Verses to Give You Peace in These Turbulent Times
The past ten days, my emotions have been scattered all over the map on a daily basis - extreme and intense, they are often overwhelming to me. If you are feeling anxious, depressed, worried, frightened, angry, confused, irritated, frustrated, overwhelmed, drained, or exhausted, you're not … [Read more...] about 10 Scripture Verses to Give You Peace in These Turbulent Times
The Value of Honesty in our Relationships
Not long ago, a friend posted on Instagram, "Is busy the new black?" It struck me as pithy, because I imagined all the connotations of what this might mean: busy is timeless, classic, common. Every woman owns a black dress, so everyone must be busy, too. I always cringe when I hear someone say to … [Read more...] about The Value of Honesty in our Relationships
I’m Not The Friend I Could Be
If I am not the friend I could be to you, it's not because I don't think of you often. I remember the days when we'd chat on the phone, catching up and maybe engaging in idle prattle. But we spent time together. We sent handwritten notes on the inside of sentimental Hallmark cards every birthday. … [Read more...] about I’m Not The Friend I Could Be
Art Unveils What Is Hidden
I am an artist. When I was young, I believed this. I thought, by the time I reached high school, that I'd grown out of it. After all, academic prep for postsecondary education meant deskwork, homework, and lectures. I never thought about the ones among me who knew they were artists, who didn't … [Read more...] about Art Unveils What Is Hidden
If the Heart Were a House
If my heart were a house, it would be filled with windows, all open to reveal the sunlight. There was a time in my life when everything was transparent and I kept nothing hidden. That time has long since passed.Still, I want to open the windows again. I notice, too, that the front door remains shut … [Read more...] about If the Heart Were a House