The Gift of Presence
The one thing that still felt reasonable about our staycation was today. Our church is still mostly virtual so we were planning to head to our friend’s house, watch church,…
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Today was supposed to be the kickoff of our staycation. We had so many fun things planned. We did a staycation last year and loved it! It’s challenging to travel…
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Liam walked out to the living room when he got up, eyed the recliner for half a second, and walked past it toward the couch. We all like the recliner…
Read moreOncology Department
Today we met our oncologist. Somehow you never think you’ll push the elevator button for that floor. I was still in my pajamas when I realized the oncology office had…
Read moreAn everlasting sign
It’s been so dark. Just complete and utter silence from God. I pulled myself vertical in the morning and reached for my Bible, aimlessly flipping it open, not knowing what…
Read moreAfter shocks
I didn’t realize it was possible for a body to be so traumatized by a few words. I finally fell asleep only to wake up repeatedly with my heart pounding…
Read moreShattered
It was supposed to be a simple X ray. The preliminary thing we had to do before the consult with an orthopedic surgeon and a probable MRI. But in my…
Read moreGreek Bowls
Our family has a major infatuation with the food at places like Mezeh and Cava. It only takes one visit to get hooked. And only two or three for you…
Read moreWhen Pain Goes Crazy
He’s had quite the week. Last Saturday he sprained his ankle and then reinjured it Sunday evening. I pulled out our ACE bandage and he mostly stayed off of it,…
Read moreLove Deeply
Love deeply without holds or reservations without fear without expectations, demands, or influenced by desires richly, purely, unabashedly, unashamed like deep ocean waves without end like a life-giving wind in…
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