Since the advent of social media and its likes, I’ve noticed that so many voices are jockeying for a space in our heads. ‘I’m living my truth’ is now a common phrase that repeatedly litters the airwaves and print alike. We hear of alternative facts, normative truth, objective truth and subjective truth. Have you everContinue reading “The Truth I Own”
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Dreams Realized
Many things cause my tears to flow! The way a boy loves his mom and a girl adores her dad. Watching the ‘underdog’ win. Seeing poetry made out of a shattered life. A blind eye seeing beauty for the first time. When a tired weary soul finds rest in the arms of the God whoContinue reading “Dreams Realized”
What She Might Say
Last night as I stood at the kitchen sink, my mind reflected on Lolita Porter. Mother, friend, confidant, warrior and support to many. A wife to one. This past week was the first anniversary of her transition from earth. Lolita saw her children and grandchildren kept alive by the grace of God. None were lost.Continue reading “What She Might Say”
Then I Did
August 1983, as a young girl I penned these words in little diary. These words bear testament to the complexity of the heart and it’s ability to misinform and mislead. ‘ It can’t be wrong to love him so much. I’ll never stop loving him!’ [And then I did]. ‘Lord show me the way. __________________Continue reading “Then I Did”
Just Do It
I love pineapple. From a child it has been one of my favorite fruits. Peeling a pineapple, however, has always appeared a bit too much for me. For some reason I felt that the skin was too prickly and I couldn’t be bothered. As a result I always bought the peeled ones, spending much more.Continue reading “Just Do It”
She Still Believes
Recently in conversation, a friend of mine commented that the he has never truly ‘loved’ anyone apart from his mother and his kids. He’s almost 60 and has been in a few long term romantic relationships. I asked what those relationships were about. He said they were nice people and he didn’t want to beContinue reading “She Still Believes”
Face-to-Face
For a minute, I sat reflecting on some of the dreaded things I’ve dealt with over the years. Some I’ve leapt over, others I’ve had to barrel my way through and a few have drop-kicked me for sure. For the most part however, I’ve just learned how to confront my fears head on. Face-to-face –Continue reading “Face-to-Face”
She Knew
We met her as young girls – now grown ladies when she left. Those who crossed her path met faith in motion. Where words fell short, her music spoke. Many saw her live, leaving footprints that led others to believe. With grace she taught us not just how to live, but how to die. ThoughContinue reading “She Knew”
Nosey
I just love to hear people’s story. The ones of triumph, defeat, battles fought- loss or won. I’m not good at doing shallow for long. Somewhere, somehow I will ask the deep questions. I guess I’m just nosey! I’m fascinated with the roads we’ve traveled and how we arrived at this moment. I’d like toContinue reading “Nosey”
Last Weekend
Maybe like me as the decades go by, you have become more intentional about how and where you spend your time. The memories we create will become our bed partners for seasons to come. I recently read a comment that made smile – ‘memories have huge staying power…surviving decades in the deep waters of ourContinue reading “Last Weekend”
Restored Hearts 