Tag Archives: love
Mother’s Love
In the winter of my 40th year, I received a cancer diagnosis that required major surgery. I packed my hospital bag and kissed my spouse, toddler and baby goodbye. While there, a Canadian storm pelted the area with every precipitation … Continue reading
Relationship Change
What pushed you to make this change? I had kind of flirted with online dating off and on over the years, but during covid I was like, “Let me develop system to apply some of the same standards I have … Continue reading
Synchronized Swimming
“I want to spend the next 50 years with you,” Barry said on our third date. We had met in a water bed store: He was selling and I was buying. Over the beds, he said that he loved to … Continue reading
Do You Feel Beautiful?
“Am I beautiful now, Mama?” asks my 4-year-old after getting dressed for school. Most days, she demands dresses that go down to her toes, satin gloves and a silver plastic crown. “Does this dress make you feel beautiful?” I ask … Continue reading
Reflect and Pray
What part of your prayer life needs to be more devoted and disciplined?