The death of a marriage Traumatic loss Well, Peaceful Readers, I bounced back and forth between calling this issue a…
The destroyer As I prayed and sought an introduction for this post, I was totally stumped. What analogy—much more lighthearted…
The prayers, the vision and the letter Turbulent winds and changing weather A week ago, Brandon and I spent a…
Mom’s impact—family Next week is Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday. Hot diggity. Last year we went on a vacation for Thanksgiving.…
Mom’s impact—friends I’m watching my mom walk slowly (and sit sadly) in one of the final phases of her life.…
Family 101 A couple weeks ago, Brandon and I were watching a program on PBS about the emotions of animals.…
The silence Did anyone ever break up with you by simply never speaking to you again? Not a phone call,…
All form, no substance Can you think of a toy you received that didn’t cut the mustard? A toy very-actively…
The fog You were the fog… …the fog in the house. Ever-present, but never there. You took me to school.…
Closing the trauma suitcase Peaceful Readers, think back on some of the different jobs you’ve had. What was your favorite…