My stomach began to tighten the day the calendar turned from April to May. Faces of friends, looming situations and broken dreams began to subtly wrapped their tentacles around the upcoming holiday we call Mother’s Day. For some women I know, a rose at church or a trite Mother’s Day greeting are salt to […]
Category Archives: Friendship
Unobstructed Views
Today – it’s an honor to be included as a guest blogger on the (in)courage website. I hope you’ll take a minute to read it, search the site (maybe even leave a comment) and then – please go tell a friend how much you appreciate them. If you’re a regular subscriber, you’ll certainly see […]
Remembering With a Friend Today
We turn the pages of our calendars to October today. For some, it’s a joyful welcome to the new fall season. But for my dear friend Debbie, it’s a reminder she faces a month peppered with memories – both good and hard. Five years ago today, her family welcomed the first grandchild into their […]
A Different Kind of HARD
We came because we agreed to be teen group leaders for Joni& Friends Family Camp. Families affected by disabilities came for retreat and respite from their unique lives. The connection was life changing. During the month prior we wrestled to prepare meaningful curriculum, but truthfully, the task seemed impossible with the […]