Tag: Jesus
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The Elephant Lives
When you see an elephant in the middle of the room, you need to question why it is there. Where elephants are concerned, there are always questions. The pachyderm in question has a story of perseverance in spite of disdain. We found this particular stuffed animal at a garage sale in Colorado. She had a…
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They All Fall Down
For our family, it began with a soccer tournament. Being outside, playing a game that requires stamina and strength, one would never expect COVID to become an issue. After a weekend tournament, reports of players–teenagers–testing positive for COVID were circulating through the parents of those kids who’d played. Nobody anticipated this problem. It hit close…
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Is There Light At The End Of The Tunnel?
Not a fan of the dark, I was surprised when we had the chance to take a boat trip through a cave this summer. Knowing I wasn’t alone in the inky blackness helped. Having the guide shine a flashlight on formations along the way showcased beauty in the dark that I would never have imagined.…
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Hunger Is For More Than Food
We have the incredible privilege of watching the broad stroke of life behind our home. Birds in the air and pond, animals, all making a place for themselves in our local ecosystem. There are certain expectations of the different species that populate our yard. The ducks swim, dipping their heads under water to snack on…
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It Can Get Better
We celebrated our anniversary a few days ago. So many years together–suffice it to say we’ve grown up together and have mellowed well with age. Memories of our wedding are still very clear. I was the first in my family to get married, and back in the day, the wedding was more about the parents…
Tip of My Iceberg 