kindness counts
"Mommy, mommy!" my six-year-old came power-walking over to me in the library, eyes bright and waving a five-dollar bill. Doing his best to keep his voice at a library whisper, he exclaimed, all in one breath, "A guy dropped this five dollars, and I saw it, and I...
Seekers of the Lost Boy – A Review
“‘What is that?’ Simon half-whispered his thoughts aloud. Ignoring the icy fingers of wind that slipped down his coat neck, he trained his eyes on the strange object at the water’s edge. There was something mysterious about the smooth object embedded in the beach’s...
when cancer comes
I was 21 when the word that nobody wants to hear forced its way into my reality: Cancer. My mom was the one who received the dreaded diagnosis at age 50, and I immediately fell into a panic. Would she die? How much longer did she have? Right away, it...
the grief club
In an article entitled, 'Anniversaries of Grief,' Matt Mooney echoes sentiments I've expressed in my Open Letter to Grief and an article called Loss Observed. He writes: "Let me tell you early grievers — those new to the club that everyone runs from admittance to:...
highlights reel
So we made it to the end of The Nester's 31 Days Challenge. I hope at least one of these posts was a blessing and an encouragement to you. If cased you missed some, here is my personal highlights reel: That time I tripped over a simple question That time my sisters...
home sweet home
So here we are. Day 31 of 'Defining Home in 31 Days.' It was a teeny-tiny goal in the grand scheme of things, but the fact that I made it to the end carries with it a sense of accomplishment. Those who have taken part in 31 Days may be able to relate. We have...
walking with a wider lens
Today is my mom's birthday. I didn't bake her a cake. I didn't call and sing to her over the phone. I didn't even send her a card. If I decide to stop by to wish her a happy birthday, the closest I will get will be to sink my knees into the cold earth next to her...
heaven is …
Just sixteen days after my mom died, I wrote this on a former blog of mine: I'm thinking a whole lot more about heaven these days, mostly wondering what it is like. Silly thoughts, really, like when it is a beautiful day outside and I think to myself, "Oh, what a...
the trip of a lifetime
Have you ever thought about how we can prepare for heaven? I found the following excerpt to be very challenging and thought-provoking. It comes from the book, Relationships: A mess worth making, by Timothy Lane and Paul Tripp. “How do you stimulate your...
let her stay
One of the books that has challenged me most in my faith, my ever-present battle against selfishness and my attitude toward death is a book called 'Stepping Heavenward,' a journal written by Elizabeth Prentiss (1818-1878). I have read it twice, and both times, I...
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