The pelican waits on the dock because he expects the fish to surface. My cat watches out the window because she expects the birds to come to the feeder. We expect the sun to rise and the rain to fall. We know with certainty Monday is coming and the weekend is never long enough. So why is it that we don’t expect help with some … Read more
Trip and I just got back from a weekend at a cabin of some dear friends of ours. We knew it was in the mountains by a river so we just couldn’t wait to get there. Barbara kept reminding me that “It’s just really simple and it’s really small. I hope you like it but just remember – it’s a little cabin.” Let me tell … Read more
I had done everything right! I put out my weed control in the early spring, aerated my lawn and fertilized with the best you could get at our local hardware store. Hours of hard labor had gone into my lawn. And, here on this bright spring day….I stepped on my porch and ….they were back. Dandelions. Spotted through my yard were those bright yellow flowers. … Read more
It’s true. Sometimes when we are lonely, or in pain and despair, we are the most vulnerable to God’s presence. It was true for me. It was through a sad and lonely divorce that I began to pray for comfort. I would lie in bed at night so alone. I remember a deep coldness and absolute fright. Fear. Why was I so afraid? It was … Read more
I don’t think we realize when we are young – the incredible power and purpose of motherhood. I know that even at 25 years of age, I had no clue. I have heard it said that a baby does not come with a manual. We are often so focused on ourselves – our careers (or missed opportunities), our education (or lack there of), our financial situations … Read more