Awhhh

Awhhh

A few times a week I experience “Awhhh.” Often during the weekend, I receive a spontaneous text from my daughter or her husband, wondering if we could go to our apartment complex hot tub. As often as able, I jump at the idea. As we shed our robes and sink into the hot...
Catalyst

Catalyst

Nineteen years ago our family purchased a Toyota Sequoia. This rugged SUV offered reliable transportation to sporting events, theater practice, off-road adventures, school, the store, work, and church. The third seat allowed us to transport up to eight people at a...
Skittish

Skittish

Last weekend I enjoyed the gift of taking care of my grand-puppies. Hope and Meshach (or affectionately nicknamed Meshee) arrived with boundless energy which offered excitement and exhaustion to my soul. I am thankful Sam and Emily live close by so that I could help...
Cloud

Cloud

Clouds intrigue me. They rise high above the earth as well as settle upon the hills. These white whisps in the air display jagged edges, uneven perimeters, and variations in color and transparency. Shapes and sizes of clouds evoke the imagination, memories, and...
Kick

Kick

“Sit or lie down for twenty minutes a day and count the number of times the baby kicks.” During a spiritual direction session with a young expecting mom, she shared with me the directions given to her by the doctor. Her baby, due in May, should be moving around inside...
Windblown

Windblown

Saturday morning arrived. With much anticipation Gary and I planned to hike the Paint Mines with Sophie and Peter. Nestled in a rural open space near Calhan, Colorado, this interesting destination appeared. After years of winds blowing over this rocky ground,...