by Tammy Kennington | Jun 8, 2012
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...
by Tammy Kennington | Jun 4, 2012
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...
by Tammy Kennington | Jun 1, 2012
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,...
by Tammy Kennington | May 11, 2012
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...
by Tammy Kennington | Apr 9, 2012
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...