The day started early, but not early enough. Accidently setting my alarm for 3 p.m. rather than 3 a.m. caused me to wake up forty-five minutes late. Heading for the track anyhow, I managed a three mile walk, yes walk, not a run. Attempting to run, my body rebelled. A palatable tension has camped out Read More
When Worlds Collide
When I was a little girl my Daddy built my sister and me the coolest toy box ever. Made of wood, painted blue with a puppy decal and hinged white top, it held almost all of our toys. It was so big that sometimes I would get inside and close the lid. I liked hiding Read More
Reflections
Too much time has elapsed since my last blog post. My intention is to write once a week, but the best of intentions are pointless without practical application. As it often does, my life currently feels completely out of my control. My husband and I are in a place of transition. Transition to where? We Read More
Bringing Hope to Haiti
Port au Prince, Haiti suffered a catastrophic magnitude 7.0 earthquake on January 12, 2010. Immediately upon hearing reports of the devastation I thought, “Lord, send me, I want to go.” But it wasn’t time yet. My China trip was looming over the horizon and honestly, I was not qualified to offer the type of aid Read More
Cries of Her Child
Daughter’s voice rings out, penetrates the night Mommy hurries to her room hoping all is right Drowsily stumbling down the hall Anxious to soothe the heartrending call Sleeping peacefully, tucked in his bed She finds not her daughter, but her son instead Tears well up, tender heart rips Soft muffled sobs escape parted lips Child Read More
From the Heart: A Collection of Stories and Poems from the Front Lines of Parenting
Exciting news! The book being published with two of my poems is available for presale. I’ve ordered 12 copies and still have 6 available for purchase. The presale cost is $22.50 plus $5 shipping for a total of $27.50. Cost for the book will go up to $25 plus shipping/handling. I do not receive any Read More
Daughter of China
Born disabled in a foreign land Abandoned by parents who could not understand Having no idea as I passed through the door How much I would love you, what God had in store Hundreds of orphans housed in one place My mother’s heart melted as I gazed at your face Swaddled in blankets despite the Read More