Category Archives: faith

A Simple Celebration

Posted on September 10, 2016 by

A few minutes after I woke up this morning, as I was still sitting in bed reading (a Saturday morning luxury to celebrate), rain began falling. The soft kind of rain. Rain with that rhythmic, soothing sound. I am thankful … Continue reading →

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A Day of Waiting

Posted on July 14, 2015 by

A friend, now living several states away, was scheduled to have surgery July 23 for a cancer that has come back for a second battle. Surgery to include a cutting-edge, proving to be highly effective, new treatment. Her condition took … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, reflections, Uncategorized | 7 Comments

The Spirit of Giving

Posted on December 30, 2014 by

Brothers, sisters, sisters-in-law, sons and daughters, son-in-law and daughter-in-law all joined hands in a big circle. One brother led the blessing for our traditional Christmas breakfast, usually presided over by Mom. With amens said, there was a moment’s pause. Then … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, home and family, SOLSC 2014 Weekly | 7 Comments

In Remembrance

Posted on June 3, 2014 by

The moment arrived abruptly We gathered…we wept Arrangements were made The news spread Family and friends came There were tears…there were hugs Memories were shared Comfort offered We all joined together Sang hymns…lifted up prayers Loving tributes were spoken A … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, home and family, memories, poems, reflections, SOLSC 2014 Weekly | 11 Comments

Gray Day

Posted on March 27, 2014 by

Clouds hover, low and gray, Blocking the blue sky, Intermittently sending down Fat raindrops and bits of ice Gusts of wind stir Gray-brown tree branches, Barren of leaves, yet Laden with tight buds Amidst the gray and brown Evergreens stand, … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, poems, reflections, SOLSC March 2014, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Poem in Process:SOLSC2014

Posted on March 6, 2014 by

We are six days into the challenge now, so I thought maybe it was time to try some poetry. I started out with these lines: Worry No focus Thinking of this Thinking of that Starting this Moving to that Not … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, poems, reflections, SOLSC March 2014, writing | 13 Comments

A Peaceful Moment

Posted on October 1, 2013 by

Looking out the tall schoolroom window, close by I see the rough bark on the thick trunk and sturdy branches of an old oak tree, its emerald leaves dangling down, rippling in bursts of early autumn wind. Just beyond, though … Continue reading →

Posted in faith, reflections, school, SOLSC 2013 Weekly | 9 Comments