Still, Silent, Resolute
I imagine the men standing in the bottom of this boat still, silent, resolute. They are sure of their task and unflinching. They don’t give the orders; they …
Category: Dad
Cover Me
“Abrígame Señor” was written on the Snoopy pin he gave me in highschool. “Cover me, Lord,” it meant, or keep me safe, keep me warm. I put …
Nothing New Under the Sun
As a writer, a wanna be writer, a wanna be book author, a blogger, a person living out many of the common human experiences, I think often of how …
He walks with me
I told my mom if someone was writing a blog like this, I would read it. Why? Why read something so downhearted? So fixated on one aspect of life? …
Weep and Lament
I can see it now. They are sitting around together listening to their favorite teacher, mentor, friend. They are comfortable knowing He is there, He has the answers. …
Goals: Not Capsizing
As time wears on it becomes more and more real. I think I’ve been saying that for six weeks now. And yet, I still can’t look it full in …
A Time to Mourn
I have tried to limit the requirements I make of myself in this grieving process. A few weeks into it, after Jason had gone back to Bolivia, we …
Books on Grieving
I plan to read two books on grieving. “I Didn’t Know What to Say” by David Knapp was given to my mom. And a friend recommended “Grieving …
Easter Sunday (Part II)
When I wrote about Easter Sunday, I didn’t intend to write about the second half of the day. I can’t go so far as to say I see …
Easter Sunday
On Saturday March 31st, I was at work when I realized I didn’t think I could go through with Easter Sunday. Everything concerning graves, death, miracles, Heaven–it’s all a …