I hold out sign to Hardworking One. Similar to the one daughter’s friend held out to her football game last. Asking…”Homecoming?” And she answered, “yes”….So I thought I would have a chance… Though words were thrown like daggers moments earlier. And heat escalates as flesh tries to rescue… Pride that had been lost. And how beautiful […]
Major intersection. Cars racing by. We turn and look. Spotting strangest sight. A man with a horn. Dressed in unconventional style. Signs announcing….. Jesus the Savior. Curiosity drives us to question and see. We spot a truck covered in scripture. Words declaring. The love of Christ. I stop in awe. Speaker blaring…..Boldly declaring….How much we need […]
Driving past fields. Farms. Settlements well worn. From pain staking, sweat earned….difficult years. Trying to clear head…. Find rest from puzzles with sharp edges. And I recollect their beauty. …Any building still standing must have a strong foundation. And emotions surge. As I grip all I have got. Fragments. Pulled apart….And I ask… Why is vision […]
Like a child today. Defenses stripped away. Whirlwind of tasks…chores…stores…Preparing for another party. More….people through the threshold of our home. And I knew. Defenses were down. Body holding on from the battle it’s been through. Attacked again…from nuts. An allergy. Just learning about. Suffering through… And I hear them. Like salt inflaming a wound long healed. […]