Jenna sat by her window, listening to the chirping of the wee birds, savoring a moment of peace. She was not yet fit to walk down the stairs, even with her walking stick, still too stiff from the constant aching of her back. Suddenly, she noticed the thistles in her neighbor’s yard and wanted to... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat are your favorite animals?View all responses We were out walking one week, and out of nowhere came bounding across the path two deer. I was feeling down because I will have back surgery tomorrow, and I'd just had a PICC line placed in my upper left arm because of the difficulty in... Continue Reading →
Where has the past progress gone? How did we envision the future so wrong? How do we recover love lost again? What will it take to break the greedy chains? The spirit of the freedom fighters remains. We will not let heroes and heroines die in vain. With boundless hope that the past in us... Continue Reading →
Psalm 91:1-2 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.” Psalm 32:7 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs... Continue Reading →
Luke 5:4-6 When he [Jesus] had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water, and let down the nets for a catch.” 5 Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the nets.” 6 When they had done so, they caught such a large... Continue Reading →
Paris, France I am rooted in this place of pain, My footsteps have walked here before. Some days stir on an endless loop, An echo of hours hearing the same old score. Time slips away, as this old body creaks. Through the years, clocks don't remain on hold. I look back on the young... Continue Reading →
Hilton Head, South Carolina What I would not give to look into the cerulean sky, Above the ocean, majestic, calm, and beautiful. To sit on the sand with others likewise inclined, Free from the hustles of life, free from doing my duty. Lying on my blanket, reading a book that pleases, Oh, let the peace... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 16:23-24 From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive. 24 Kind words are like honey—sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. The words we hear on social media today are often harsh and mean-spirited. They damage the souls of people. The division in the United States creates... Continue Reading →
A glass is more than just a receptacle or a dish. It’s what comes in it that makes life so sweet. Wine that lifts our spirits and brings a smile, Or Orange Crush, that transforms a meal into a treat! It might be a beer in a large stein in Germany That we share with... Continue Reading →
In a couple of weeks, I will have another back surgery! I learned to never say what you won't ever do again! After the fall in Vienna in May and a subsequent fall in my bathroom in June, I have spent so much time at doctors' and dentists ' offices. I have had six weeks... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 