The Cherry Bed

The Cherry Bed

The Cherry Bed I. The sweet scent of wood shavings filled the shop while rough timbers planed smooth into boards. Cut, Glue, Nail, Repeat. Two eager kids dreaming of no more goodbyes. 84 days and counting until forever.    II. Perhaps we made it too small. Too...
Helpless

Helpless

Helpless It’s hard to feel helpless. As news swirls around us each day updating us with the latest restrictions or guidelines, perhaps we all might feel that way. After all- isn’t one of our main tasks right now- to stay put? As a doer who loves to go and go, the...
Must Writers Write?

Must Writers Write?

Must Writers Write? “Writers write.” It’s a phrase I’ve heard countless times since venturing into the world of writing. I’m not one for putting too much stock in labels, yet each time I hear the phrase, guilt sets in.  If true writers will find opportunities to get...
The Baby Carrier

The Baby Carrier

The Baby Carrier Last year I packed up the majority of our baby things. Play mats, burp cloths, clothes, and the various paraphernalia that got us through one stage and on to the next were stuffed into our old Buick. They would find their new home with another mom.  I...
When You’re Tired of Mourning

When You’re Tired of Mourning

When You’re Tired of Mourning A week ago my husband’s family joined together for a memorial service. Laughter and tears flowed over the life of a woman who was devoted to her family and the Lord.  This wasn’t our first time. In the past year we’ve joined...
2019 Book List

2019 Book List

2019 Book List As promised, here is a list of the books I read this year: A BIOGRAPHY The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone This was a fascinating book. It followed Elizabeth and William Friedman and their role in breaking secret enemy codes throughout multiple...

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