When Daddy Came Home

They were easy to spot.  Every one of them was dressed in red, white, and blue and stood waving a flag with as much eagerness as a boy scout troop might.  Looking like two colorful pieces of popcorn, our two youngest children were jumping up and down.  The older...

Letter to Your Child

My dear son (daughter), I am taking a chance and hoping you will set aside your anger long enough to read this letter.  Honey, I know you feel like I keep hounding for things you are doing.  Please, try to understand that I would never put you through any kind of pain...
Directionally-Challenged

Directionally-Challenged

 In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.–Proverbs 16:9 (NIV) Maps were a mystery to me.  After all, I didn’t need to use one in the small farm town where I grew up.  But, Seattle was different.  Unfamiliar bridges, detours,...
Directionally-Challenged

Teach Him to Dance

You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy.  Psalm 30:11 “Mom, will you teach me how to dance?” These sweet words were the first Connor said to me this morning.  With a heart full of mother-love, I shuffled around...
Directionally-Challenged

Manic Monday

My manic morning began with the unrelenting pulse of the alarm clock reminding me that the day’s demands required my attention.  I silently pondered a mental “t0 do” list and groaned inwardly.  Better get moving.  The standard pre-dawn routine halted abruptly when...