Imperfect But Dearly Loved

The Imperfect Black Hairy Beast His name was Rocky. Ten years ago, our son and his wife adopted this (generally) adorable black hairy beast, a rescue. Rocky died this week, leaving a hole in his family’s hearts and ours. He was a challenge in his pre-elderly years,...

What If?

Have you ever wondered, “What if?” I know I have. There’s nothing like a doctor saying she feels a lump in a place that shouldn’t be lumpy to send your mind scurrying down dark paths that each disappear into the abyss of “What if?”. The wee hours of the morning can be...

The Smiles of God

What Are They? Have you ever been delighted by something and felt like God was smiling? I have. This week, I noticed this patch of happiness—blooming in February! It was one of the smiles of God. These resilient flowers struggle through the snow every year and are the...

From Misery to Magic

The Magic The Misery Our house sits on a hill, and for twenty-five years, I hated that hill. Trying to navigate an icy or snowy driveway without sliding back down, falling off the edge, getting stuck halfway up, or any other unpleasant outcome was the bane of my...

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