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
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Favorite 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 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,
Read moreDaddy’s Coat: A Coat of Love
God has a coat of love for me as well—one that shields and protects and will remain forever. And, as His child wearing His coat, I can call Him “Abba, Father.”
Read moreA Fatherless Journey: A Walk Down No Memory Lane
Dear Daddy, I did it again tonight. I went looking for you. Well, at least the faint outlines of your footprints. I found the street you used to live on and tried to figure out
Read moreCoffee Ground Memories
I was at the grocery store with my Aunt Joanne. A rare occurrence, brought by the fact that I was four and she had time to watch me. I was not yet in school, so
Read moreAlmost a Memory
Behind every person lies a story waiting to be revealed. Mine is simple. Shaped by tragedy from the start, I moved on to a life filled with love, laughter, dreams, tears, and a desire to
Read moreAnd Sometimes, Why?
Death. It’s been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. I didn’t understand it then, as a three-year-old asking questions about my father–the mysterious man with the gentle smile from
Read moreThe Necessity of Brokenness
by Rita A. Schulte It’s a rainy day today, the kind of day that surrounds one in melancholy. Something stirs in my memory as I reach down to set my warm cup of tea beneath
Read moreThe Year of Firsts
THE YEAR OF FIRSTS by Jean Ann Williams Imagine a young son who has struggled his whole life with pain and illness. His parents have cared for his physical needs and felt responsible for his
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