Jan
20
2022
One of my daily devotionals gives short segments from the writings of Henri Nouwen, a beautiful Christian author. He wrote many moving books, including Return of the Prodigal. One of my favorites is, You are the Beloved. Nouwen talks about the...
Jan
19
2022
One skill I am incredibly grateful for in my Dad is the peace he had to navigate difficult topics with wisdom and care. My Dad welcomed any topic in the home for Jay and me. As long as the...
Jan
18
2022
Dad and I both struggle with our mouths sometimes. Dad said things he should not say. I would get so frustrated with him when he would do this. Now, I have the same struggle at times but in different...
Jan
17
2022
A woman named Luska is one of NBC’s bright stars. She is brilliant and has an incredibly powerful mind. Since we first met more than 30 years ago, we have called each other sisters and worked hard to give...
Jan
14
2022
In an earlier Words of Hope, I shared a message Dad asked me to consider in the year of 2018. We had a relationship where we could ask things of each other. He could say to me, “Jennifer, I...
Jan
13
2022
I met with some very lovely friends who want to create a language of forgiveness. I love this idea because forgiveness is such a misunderstood topic. My husband Shann became a researcher of forgiveness, thanks to my family. Dad...
Jan
12
2022
I drove by a snowy park bench near the Spokane River yesterday. The last time I drove by this bench, Dad, Shann, Bella, and I sat there praying together on a summer evening. After we prayed, we watched a...
Jan
11
2022
Dad traveled many days when I was young. He went all around the PNW recruiting for NBC Camps. His journey brought him to the Cheyenne Reservation, where he met my husband, Shann. I asked Shann what aspect of my...
Jan
10
2022
I looked back on my recent WOH and several begin with the
words: Dad struggled. I find it important to consider unconscious
repetition. The word struggle means to
trample or to wrestle. I wondered why it was important for me to consider...
Jan
07
2022
Dad loved surprises. We liked to take him and mom on a secret trip each year. It would be a 3-4 day trip within driving distance of our house. Dad LOVED the secret trip. He got so excited to...
