WHOOSH! Air escapes my lungs as my mind whispers, “let it go,” “let it go,” let it go.” The task was demanded rather than requested; forced rather than chosen. Given the opportunity I might have opted for this particular path but instead the route was coerced. My selfish nature seeks reward for my great personal Read More
Alone
Standing alone in a crowded room not quite fitting in; Acquainted with everyone, friends with no one Desire to blend, unsure where to begin. Eyes roam the teeming space begging, “Won’t someone come rescue me from this lonely place?” What makes me so different, so hard to comprehend? Nothing I desire more than just to Read More
Think About It
Inspiration lurks in mysterious places. On a less than memorable work day; a day I hoped would hurry up and end; a sparkling gem arose. In the midst of mindless entertainment came Nickleback’s anthem, “If Today Was Your Last Day.” The powerful first stanza reached out and grabbed me by the throat; “Each day’s a Read More
Traveling Purse
Random acts of stupidity annoy me, particularly when I have the starring role. My husband and I work different days and shifts. This typically means I leave for work while he is sleeping and by the time he arrives home I am already asleep. Knowing that solid marriages do not thrive without effort we make Read More
My Son
Green eyes, auburn hair, your arrival brings answered prayer Chubby cheeks and curly hair, baby boy beyond compare Toothless wonder, eyes alert, puppies, dinosaurs and digging for dirt Growing, growing, all too fast, toddler days do not last Football, soccer, and baseball too, any sport will do All too soon the years roll through and Read More
Faint Not
You were tired out by the length of your road, yet you did not say, “It is hopeless.” You found renewed strength, therefore you did not faint. ~ Isaiah 57:10 The fatigued traveler shuffles forward, head down, laden with the weight of his mandate. He cannot look ahead fearing his resolve will break. The traveler Read More