Mar 15, 2015 | Achalasia, Caregiving, Faith, Love 365, Practicing Love, Strength for Hard Times, The 12 Practices
There is strength in empty. Not the kind of strength we wish for. We want polished strength, the kind that wears a cape and leaps tall buildings with a single bound. I couldn’t leap or fly or save anyone from catastrophe. In fact, I could barely show up....
Feb 21, 2015 | Conversation, Devotions, Faith, Life Coaching, Strength for Hard Times, Waiting, Writing
Rest: a period or interval of inactivity, repose, solitude, or tranquility: to go away for a rest. Restoration: the act of restoring; renewal, revival, or reestablishment. The Necessity of Rest-oration I don’t rest well. For doers, like myself, rest seems like...
Feb 17, 2015 | Community, Conversation, HaveEyestoSee, Love 365, Practicing Love, Writing
I wanted a perfect ending. Now I’ve learned, the hard way, that some poems don’t rhyme, and some stories don’t have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without...
Feb 14, 2015 | Practicing Love, The 12 Practices
For a special interactive devotional, “A Tale of Two Hearts,” subscribe to my monthly E-Newsletter. Just click on “You are Amazing” (and remember you are!) and leave your name and email. I don’t share this with anyone! Love is in...
Feb 4, 2015 | Achalasia, Community, Faith, Prayer, Strength for Hard Times, Trust in God
With Barbara’s permission, I snapped a hospital selfie. Couldn’t resist the high fashion hospital gown look. C’mon…we’re rocking the look, right? Sometimes we all need a push. When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like...
