Hei Matau: The Reason We Missed Our Plane

Sometimes you have one of those days…..where everything just seems to go wrong.  The day we left for L.A. was one of those days. We missed our plane.   Then, we learn, this new airline only departs for L.A. every five hours. So, we go back to retrieve our car.  Optimism slowly starving. And my spirit searches […]

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On Top of the World. A “hello” and “goodbye”.

I stand in the center of a map of the world.  Call2All Conference in L.A.  And I hear a voice.  Familiar. Deep. Coming from behind.  The piece of me I have so longed to see….. And there you are.  Tan.  Tall.  Shining bright before all. And you look different:  Older.  Wiser.  Brighter…….with the light of Jesus. […]

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Love Eternal Leaves

Eldest left today. His son touch left on everything. Night before. Youth swarmed our house like bees. Imparting to son…..love devotion. Friendships placed all around like treasures in the sea.   Texts.  Calls.  People saying, they care.  Home Group prays to send eldest off.   One quotes scriptures….saying they believe it is from God. For us. Pastor prays. […]

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When Love Eternal Soars

A mad dash for fifty dozen Crispy Creams this morning. Not because we are especially hungry…or simply love donuts…. …..But because my son, my eldest, is leaving.  Fifteen days to be exact. On white wings through the sky, He will fly into life….carefully prepared for this exact moment in time. And hearts will long for loved […]

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Exposed Infants and a Call to Parent

I was completely broken by Michelle’s post over at Gathering the Lambs this past week. She is a fellow foster parent and adoptive parent who has opened her home and heart with loving arms. Please read the shocking statistics in her town about foster care over at….Gathering The Lambs. I know from experience…my city is no […]

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Daughter: What You Have Taught Me

My daughter….you have taught me….It’s all about the eyes.  Not the circumstances….but how we see life….that counts. Your favorite saying…. “Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass…but learning how to dance in the rain.” And I recall tiny feet…..Leading ballet class….on your own little dance routine….across hard gym floor. You have always danced […]

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