A young child was diagnosed with a genetic disorder. An older lady lies in a hospital, her body ravaged by a stroke. A mother struggles with the poor choices of her teenage daughter. These things are not supposed to happen in our circle on … [Read more...]
Compassion
The kindness of strangers can tug at the heartstrings. I am often touched by the compassion of those that we don’t know. Those that have no ulterior motive. No agenda. Nothing to gain. They catch us by surprise, and touch our hearts in special … [Read more...]
The Birthday Girl
Today, Becka turns — young. While most of you may not know her, you have seen her work. Becka manages this blog, the school website, and for the most part, is my go to girl for my life’s important professional tasks. Her key job — make me look … [Read more...]
Ma
Yesterday was her birthday. I miss her. Nothing more to it. Just that simple. There are few people who define who we are, and even fewer whose loss rips out our heart and establishes a new normal. We learn to live with a hole in our hearts and … [Read more...]