When Silence Speaks. And a nearly 100 yr old Aunt.

It’s been awhile.  But, then, it’s Mother’s Day.  And she has no children. I creep in.  Unnoticed.  Just a silhouette.  Me.  Her niece.  Forgotten a long time ago.  All because of Alzheimers. But, this time. So close to death. Her mis-wired head….leaves her with no words. And she is absolutely beautiful. And why is the silence…..most […]

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When You Think God’s Timing Stinks

I am in a season of waiting.  And waiting is not my strong suit.  Just the word “patience” makes me…..well……impatient. Especially when I see a tide of difficulty coming toward me and I cannot stop it. I mean, after all, who doesn’t want to act…..when life gets complicated and filled with obstacles needing plowed over…..by sheer […]

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I’m Kind of Weird Like That! Easter. Jesus. And A Broken Book.

Some people think it strange.  Many have no problem with it.  But for some reason, I just can’t do it. I just love constantly filling my brain.  And I guess my logic stems from…. If it’s been inputted in my brain….and if I need previously learned information…..it will resurface it in my mind, when applicable. So […]

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Is It Really That Simple To “Just Forgive”?

I feel it rise…like a tide overwhelming.  Words said, by others.  Contradictions. False pretenses.  Untruth.  Deception. Offense within. Rising like a wave to crush. Down deep.  Stirring.  Gripping. Shaking.  Pain.  Anger. Everything prior settled.  Still.  Peaceful.  Yet, pride ever seeking to bubble out….from past hurts. Broken People. Digging up this graveyard long burried. Tempting us….to grab […]

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The Hippie In The Grocery Store

Drudging through the grocery store with kids. All wanting to be anywhere but here. And I search for spices that revive my spirit.  Amongst the chaos of it all. Needing tranquility to awaken my senses.  In this deadness of winter. And I see him.  A tall, type.  Hippy fellow. And he looks quite like me.  Hungry […]

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What King Kong & Your Faith Have in Common

“You are in the hand of God,” I hear Him say. And I see myself laying prostrate. Alone.  Like Ann Darrow.  In the hand of King Kong.  There.  Above. Gripping tight. Holding on.  Eyes shut.  Filled with uncertainty in this darkness of night.  Yet, I know that there….In the palm of the Living God….Is the safest place to […]

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