Oh, My Words

Oh, My Words

Oh, My Words I exhale softly as the familiar rhythm of the porch swing lulls me to sweet relaxation.  My puppy, full of energy and curiosity, is happily exploring the front yard.  A gentle breeze stirs distant memories as I listen to the hum of the tractor and the...
Alone

Alone

Sitting alone in the ER waiting room.  There is an adult daughter and her mother close to me. I could hear bits of their conversation.  I found myself transported back in time to a hospital room so many years ago. The room was only lit by the television, but no sound...
Restore

Restore

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.”  2 Corinthians 5:17 Have you ever been to a thrift store or a yard sale and found an item and thought, “I can restore...

Sweet, Sticky Grace

I shouldn’t have even tried it, but I did. No need to bother my grandmother when I could do it all by myself. My young little eyes barely could see over the kitchen table, but all I needed to do was pour milk from a carton into a glass, add a little Ovaltine...