My son's cap and gown arrived over the weekend. Another reminder of all that this Spring season should have been, and won't be. I find myself in a strange place where hope and grief co-mingle, intertwined with each other as if one. Hope: the long, slow process of reopening has begun. Certain restrictions are being … Continue reading {REMEMBER}
My Bible reading plan had me at the beginning of the book of Joshua when the Covid-19 restrictions began. The Lord said to Joshua, "Be strong and courageous." Over and over again, setting the tone for the whole book, the Lord says, "Be strong and courageous." When my daughter's Irish dance events began to be … Continue reading {Courage}
Yesterday's Writing Wednesday prompt: train. Here's what came from a 10 minute writing session. Enjoy! She pulled open the door of her compartment, swaying as the train rounded a bend. She reached out to keep her balance, her fingers contacted smooth paneling. She reached across the small hallway, and again her fingers came in contact, … Continue reading {Writing Wednesday, Thursday edition: The Train}
Hey friends, welcome back to Writing Wednesday!! Last week I shared a poem that came from part of my weekly journaling practice; this week I'm sharing a prose poem about growth and growing and change. It's an intriguing piece, and I'd welcome discussion on it. Growth doesn't happen in an echo chamber, so leave me … Continue reading {Writing Wednesday: A Prose Poem}
Writing Wednesday is back! As part of my ongoing practice of reflection and growing and sharing, it seemed like the right time to bring back an intentional day of sharing some of what I've been writing. In my current practice of journaling, which I hope to share more about soon, I've been writing about a … Continue reading {Writing Wednesday: Childhood Memories}
Welcome to February, friends. This year, I'm trying to be more intentional about taking time to reflect throughout the year. Self-reflection is something that I've often done in fits and spurts, or during difficult times in my journey when it's been forced upon me (here's looking at you, Summer 2019). This year of "Vision" seems … Continue reading {A Practice of Reflection}
This post is part of a series from the hope*writers New Year Writing Challenge. Here is my post from day 7: Rise. The trees rise to meet the clouds, their needles and branches sway in the wind. Carrying the weight of the world and the snow in their branches, in their strong, sure hands. As … Continue reading {Rise}
This post is part of a series from the hope*writers New Year Writing Challenge. Here is my post from day 6: Brave. When I think about moments of bravery that I have encountered in my life, there doesn't seem to be a big preamble or defining moment. It is nearly always everyday people facing circumstances … Continue reading {Brave}
This post is part of a series from the hope*writers New Year Writing Challenge. Here is my post from day 5: Slow. Slow. Slow down. Don't be in a hurry. Go slower than you think. Around here, when the world turns white, it's a reminder to slow down. Everything stills. The quiet of snow reminds … Continue reading {Slow}
This post is part of a series from the hope*writers New Year Writing Challenge. Here is my post from day 4: Dream. Dreams are funny, funny things. Sometimes they come true, and sometimes they are deferred, and sometimes they remain a dream, but I don't think they are ever really exactly what we thought they … Continue reading {Dream}
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