Cause and effect Well, Peaceful Readers, it’s the Friday before Christmas. I’m sitting by the fire in my Chocolate Chair—a…
The destroyer As I prayed and sought an introduction for this post, I was totally stumped. What analogy—much more lighthearted…
Mom’s impact—family Next week is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. Hot diggity. Last year we went on a vacation for Thanksgiving.…
Family 101 A couple weeks ago, Brandon and I were watching a program on PBS about the emotions of animals.…
Closing the trauma suitcase Peaceful Readers, think back on some of the different jobs you’ve had. What was your favorite…
Unpacking The other day I was emptying a trash can in a dark room. I thought that surely I could…
The invitation, the concern and the wish Truth is the key to healing. I ended the first part of this…
Brandon and Frankie Ann When Victim #1 in a very sick family (i.e., Our Perfect Family) gets married, this throws…
The evil in the house Things aren’t always what they appear to be. Can I get an Amen with that?…
Uncover, discover and discard Have you ever dug to the back of your fridge and found something in there that…