by Janet Morris Grimes It slowed to a stop in front of us, parking in our usual spot beside the mailbox. I couldn’t breathe. My daughters sobbed in each other’s arms in the back seat.
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The Hour I First Believed
I remember it like it was yesterday. I rode on the back of a bike driven by Sandy, my sister’s friend. My six-year-old legs dangled as we sped down the hill, my arms wrapped tightly
Read moreThe Fog of Grief
Dear Jesus, I never thought these words would come from my mouth. And I’m not sure how to say this, really. But I have to try. I’ve been thinking a lot about 2013, and how
Read moreFavorite Place I’ve Never Been
The emptiness is always there, just beneath the surface. Never the focus, rarely mentioned, but ever present. But twice a year, I allow myself to feel it, raw and unfiltered. November 15th is one of
Read moreAssisted Living
She came in late, as if in a rush, and looked around nervously before taking one of the few available seats. She exhibited more energy than the rest of them, and stood out because she
Read moreBeneath the Surface
“Basal Cell Carcinoma.” Her words ricocheted off the back of my brain before my ears actually heard them. She went on, in a voice deemed too cheerful for the moment, to describe the upcoming 4-hour
Read moreWhat’s Your Story?
One thing I love about Jesus is that there is no pretending with him. He has a way of seeing people just as they are. “When Jesus saw Nathaniel approaching, he said of him, ‘Here
Read moreMore Than We Can Bear
“God will never give us more than we can handle….” This phrase is uttered in the midst of our darkest hours; like a magical verse from the Bible reserved for those bleak situations so tragic
Read moreBridal Secrets
She tiptoed, almost floated, down the aisle. Her smile glowed brighter than her perfectly fitted gown. She leaned in for a kiss on the cheek, and held the pose until the flash of the camera
Read morePawpaw’s Hands: About His Father’s Business
I first met my father-in-law when I was twelve. I entered the church foyer for the first time and noticed a most gentle man who greeted everyone with a hug. With a pat on the back,
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