Apr
26
2023
I am often surprised by sorrow. I didn’t realize how many different shades of sadness I could experience. Small moments trigger me, and I am often triggered, especially when people say something to me about my dad. I rarely...
Apr
26
2023
Adjustment is such an important skill in relationships. I picture Dad with his injured neck. He could not easily adjust his posture or his point of view without pain. This is a perfect metaphor for injured relationships, they are...
Apr
21
2023
My husband Shann and I have been talking a lot about the criticism/defensiveness cycle and how insightful it is for relational health. I have found it valuable in my relationships lately. If I find that a person is defensive...
Apr
19
2023
If we go shopping, it is almost always going to be for a book. One of the new ones we picked up was from a cute shop in London. The title of the book caught my husband Shann’s attention....
Apr
18
2023
I watched one of our friend’s post a video of his baptism. His daughter also was baptized. It’s so surprising to me what a joyous event this is. I cry every baptism I watch. The symbolism is one of...
Apr
17
2023
Dad loved biographies more than any other type of book. He read to me children's stories of inspiring people. One person he loved was Florence Nightengale. When we were in London, I had my daughter pose by her memorial....
Apr
14
2023
When you read or listen to the stories, the ones that deeply change and transform us are the ones with the great themes of life at their core. Struggle, redemption, betrayal, forgiveness, death, and resurrection. This seems to...
Apr
13
2023
I love that Dad worked hard to redefine success. He had to do it all his life because the temptation to place “numbers” or “money” or “fame” as the barometer of success is such a part of our culture....
Apr
11
2023
I am in love with Christianity, but I am also overwhelmed by all the trauma and bloody history this word represents. So I will say I am in love with Christ, this remarkable faith that God became man to...
Apr
10
2023
How important is hope? I can’t believe how I need it. I have five big hopeful dreams right now and they are easily toppled with a few fearful thoughts. My husband Shann is infinitely more pragmatic. He doesn’t get...
