Refreshment along the journey.
"This Flower, whose fragrance tender with sweetness fills the air, Dispels with glorious splendor the darkness everywhere." ~Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming I have always loved this hymn, though it's rarely sung in any worship setting these days. It reminds me, as this rose that bloomed in my garden […]
The heartbreak erupted on his face and it was enough to pierce your soul, even if the matter was not that big of a deal. Our dear rescue dog had just gobbled up his piece of bread. My two year old — Mr. Independent– had grabbed the piece himself from […]
I hate bugs but this picture mesmerizes me. It's summertime here, so that means it's cicada season. The ubiquitous rise and fade of humming in clusters around the neighborhood… those are the males singing out their melodies for their mates. But that's a lesson for someone more interested in cicadas. […]
The innocence you possess as a baby is a healing balm to my battered soul from the business I work in. It is sweet and comforting, something I long to protect and wish I could for the rest of my life. They say a mother's love is fierce. The thousand […]
One of the lesser talked about milestones in a baby's life is perhaps the day you can sit at the table with the rest of the family. This past weekend we got a high chair for you. I was so excited. The months of gobbling up one-handed mouthfuls while holding […]
Life has been a bit overwhelming the past few weeks. I hesitate to commit that reality to words because the truth is, as an adult, when is life not filled with complexity and all its challenges? I hate complaining, so I generally try to take everything in stride, regardless of […]
The other day, as I was going about the usual business of taking care of you, more mindful of the task at hand, I suddenly noticed you staring at me. You were transfixed, but your eyes in that moment were not filled with simple curiosity. You had a look of […]
Children are a gift from the Lord, so the Bible says. It's true, you are a blessing, and it's not hard to believe. Your smile, your dreamy little face when you sleep, and even your tears all melt my heart into a pool of love. And yet as a baby […]
The days of just holding you in my arms watching you fall asleep are quickly passing by. I do my best to soak in every moment. But it's not always that easy. I'm a multitasker with a thousand other things vying for my attention. I must fight them off, shutting […]