Sliding down the rope, my hands are raw from holding on. The constant uphill climb. I had a good grip at one point. I was solid. And then strength gave way. My fingers loosened. Just a little slip. No big deal. I can recover from this. So I look up, reaching for the knot above me. … Continue reading Reflections on Love ~ Love Endures All Things
The Boy on the Bike
12-inch tire tracks flanked by miniature footprints stretch through the white fluff in front of me. The snow is no match for my boy and his bike. He rides no matter the weather; rain, snow, sleet, heat. Like his father, my Emerald adores being on two wheels. Barreling straight for me, he swerves, crashing into the … Continue reading The Boy on the Bike
Beloved
Beloved, you are the stars. A shining glimmer in the dark. So be bright. Be kind, young ones. Be considerate, caring, and comforting. You are the seedlings. We tend, you grow. Grow strong in Him. Seek life. Beloved, you carry the hope. Beautiful jewels in the making. So be hopeful. Be the clay, little stones. Change and form, let … Continue reading Beloved
Reflections on Love ~ Love is not Self-Seeking
Keeping little stones is a lot of work. An around-the-clock vigil that can break even the strongest. My daily walk with my two precious stones robs me of time. Their heaviness burdens my arms, leaving me sore and spent. Empty and drained. "Take time for you" I hear. "Do the things you love. Take care … Continue reading Reflections on Love ~ Love is not Self-Seeking
The Winter of Motherhood
Peering out the window, I watch the final rays of sunshine fall in long shadows across the naked trees. A lonely leaf drifts to the ground. Signs of life are scarce in this season of chill. The landscape is brittle; the sun hanging lower and lower in the distant horizon every day. And so the winter … Continue reading The Winter of Motherhood
Two Precious Stones 