#fighter Ryan DeJong

How does a young man find the internal fortitude to stand by the love of his life, as she battled cancer? In an age where loyalty is fleeting, and relationships of convenience are all too frequent, we occasionally meet people who redefine love, … [Read more...]

Words of Wisdom

Do not be dismayed by the brokenness of the world. All things break. And all things can be mended. Not with time, as they say, but with intention. So go. Love intentionally, extravagantly, unconditionally. The broken world waits in darkness for … [Read more...]

The Golden Years

I talked to a dear friend whose Mom's passing left his 85 year old Dad with a debilitating void. 65 years of marriage would do that to just about anyone who has lost a soulmate. "He's slowing down", is what he told me with a certain resignation of … [Read more...]

A New Normal

This blog has been a three year labor of love, fueled by many bottles of wine during that time. The daily routine was predictable — open a fine bottle of wine, relish the bouquet and settle in to write as I sipped on my first glass. Most days I was … [Read more...]