Tag Archives: love
Within Reach
Over time, my husband taught himself how to repair every part of our 1919 Foursquare Oregon home. The kitchen was last in our prolonged renovation. When my husband, a recreational property developer, saw his business evaporate in 2008, he finally … Continue reading
Prayer
Dear God, help me to silence the noise in my head and laugh at the lies I’ve told myself over the years. Rather than focusing on what’s wrong, help me to show myself grace, light, and love. Amen.
All It Takes Is a Little Pop
When my mother walks, her left foot makes a popping sound. Every step is audible. It’s always been like that. She doesn’t know why or particularly mind. For me, the sound is like a ticking clock; my brain mostly tunes … Continue reading
Correspondence
How late can I send a sympathy card after someone dies? Is it ever too late? Reading this, my first thought is it is never too late, life happens, but when you remember please send a note of comfort, and … Continue reading
