To be with Christ! Philippians 1:23
I was acutely aware of my need for my dad to stay, and yet I was grateful, even jealous, of the peace he had finally achieved. Philippians 1:23-24 “For …
Category: Dad
October 18, 2018: Nine Months and 20 minutes
All week I had anticipated today, but then I didn’t remember the significance of the day when it arrived. I didn’t remember until my mom mentioned it on our …
…Relationship (cont.)
Every time I post on my blog I think, “I’ll post again right away maybe even tomorrow, but for sure by next week.” Then perfectionism and real time responsibilities …
A New and Dynamic Relationship
Before losing my dad I had never considered having a relationship with a deceased person. It seemed obvious and logical that once the person was gone, the relationship ended. …
Slow and Steady
It’s been six months and a week or so since my Dad passed away. Just after school ended last May, I packed a large suitcase and took my …
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 …
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. …