Recently, I had very a challenging week ~ only one among many challenging weeks. A close friend of my daughter, only fifty-ish, was diagnosed with stage-four cancer, which had metastasized to her colon and liver. She died two days after…
My youngest sister is a fashionista. She’s so good at putting together outfits in a moment’s notice — where I see a shirt and skirt, she sees the foundation for a “look”. Add a few accessories here, a cute belt…
Driving down the orchard lane shaded with sugar Maple trees, the sun is to my front left side and sitting low on the horizon. It is flickering through the trees and reflecting orange and silver on the perfect mix of…
There was a layer of dark clouds in the distance as I headed down to the beach for a quick swim and to sit in the presence of God. I usually love the lake in the evening; the waves that…
“Come see, come see!” Kailey runs into the kitchen, hand outstretched. “Come with me, Mommy! We made a castle for you! Come see!” I smile. These moments — times when my kids proudly offer up their creativity and love —…