In John 15:12 Jesus stated, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” The tears are fresh and the hurt continues to stab at my heart. I need to change my thoughts to the gifts that I have been given. My grandson’s birthday. I remember the two hour drive to Statesville,Continue reading “My Garden of Friends”
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This Suffocating Feeling
There is a suffocating feeling that has been pressing down on me for the last couple of days. Exhaustion and a sense of sadness has wrapped its arms around me, squeezing me ever so tightly. Life before was so easy to glide through like a bird soaring over an open field. Now, thoughts of realityContinue reading “This Suffocating Feeling”
Suspended
When I was a little girl, I lived across the street from a park that had been created on a hilly incline with trees towering over and a creek slithering through it. There were shelters made out of boulders that smelled like charcoal from many a cookout. The rustic park also held all the traditionalContinue reading “Suspended”
The Gift of Obscurity
When I was a little girl I would love to pretend that I was someone famous and that everywhere I went people would notice me. I often wonder if the reason I desired this came from being one of the youngest in my family. Five children, all within three and a half years definitely overwhelmedContinue reading “The Gift of Obscurity”
The Great Fixer Upper
I was beginning to pray this morning and it dawned on me that my prayers sounded like a laundry list of things that I needed fixed. I started by asking God to heal my two friends that have serious chronic illnesses. I then went into prayer for my family members, asking for prosperity and happiness.Continue reading “The Great Fixer Upper”
Wounded Souls
Every spring I tell myself that I am not going to spend a lot of money on plants for my yard. But every year, I am drawn to the garden store like a nail is to a magnet. To justify my purchases, I typically head back to the section where all the plants that areContinue reading “Wounded Souls”
The Murky Water
The murky water surrounded me like a tomb. I could feel the motion of the boat racing towards me and knew that this could be the end of my life. Instinct took over and my body plunged deeper towards the bottom of the lake. I seemed removed from the pain that seared throughout my body.Continue reading “The Murky Water”
Two Men Named Joseph
Can you dare to imagine how it felt to take hold of the baby as it left Mary’s womb? Knowing in your heart that this baby was different from all mankind. Could it actually be the Christ, the savior the world has been waiting for? What were Joseph of Natherith’s thoughts when he wrapped theContinue reading “Two Men Named Joseph”
It’s Dark
It’s dark. So dark if I didn’t know better, I would think I had a mask over my eyes. My hands are fumbling for the light switch. Knowing with the trip of the switch, light will aluminate throughout the room and I will be able to find my way. Finally, my hand locates the switchContinue reading “It’s Dark”
It’s a God Thing
For the last year, my family has been involved in the task of taking my father-in-law from his independent life in South Carolina and moving him into an assistive living community. There were huge mountains that had to be moved along the way. The biggest was his adamant belief that he was okay and couldContinue reading “It’s a God Thing”