Tag Archives: love
A Mint Lifesaver
After the funeral, I tidied the guest room for my mother, who was moving in temporarily while adjusting to life without my father. I was restless, believing I should have convinced him to see a doctor sooner. When I pulled … Continue reading
Gifts From The Heart
I bought my ( now deceased) husband a heart ornament every year, stating with our own first tree – that one goes on top every year. As my kids and i decorate, they love hearing about where I got them, … Continue reading
Thoughtless
Lord Jesus, take control of my mouth today. Forgive me for careless, thoughtless, and angry words. Let my words bless You and others. May the words we speak point others to Jesus.
Notable moments
Much of rap music is about struggle, did you have a rough childhood. I did have a rough childhood. I come from a real strong family—a lot of aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents—we had dinner, we had school clothes. We … Continue reading
Ask Me
The hardest part, she says, isn’t even the superficial circumstances of a character. It’s discovering what they strive for and what holds them back. She quotes a famous passage from Merton’s novel My Argument With the Gestapo: “If you want to identify … Continue reading
