This week has felt heavy. It's partly that the air itself is hot, humid, and heavy outside. But there are so many things going on in the world at large adding weightiness to the week. The anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. News of an influential young pastor's suicide. Heartache for a gifted artist … [Read more...]
A birthday note
For several years I have written a post or a letter of sorts to my girls on or around their birthdays. Now each time a birthday rolls around I wonder if this is a good use of space in a public blogosphere. It seems a bit too personal and sentimental. But then I think about the significance of … [Read more...]
The sky is falling
Sometimes I wonder how or why my children have certain personality traits. All three of our girls are far more frilly and squeal-ly than I can recall ever being. I can't trace their love for dance or their flair for the dramatic back to my side of the family tree. Likewise, my easygoing husband … [Read more...]
Our sabbatical from church
I hesitate to write this post, but sometimes I process things better when I flesh them out with words on a screen. It's a matter that's heavy on my mind and heart and maybe an area where others struggle as well. My hope is that my vulnerability in this space will make someone else feel less alone … [Read more...]
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