This week for Five Minute Friday our fearless leader Kate Motaung let us choose our own one-word prompt. It seemed fitting that my prompt be my word for 2015—deeper. The last two weeks have stretched me and pummeled me in ways that surprised me—and it has nothing to do with… Read more“You Won’t Regret Going Deeper: Even if it isn’t Easy”
Tag: Relationships
How to Reset a Troubled Relationship With a Child
“Can I borrow your cell phone?” she asked me. “What grade are you in?” I asked. “Fourth. I need to call my dad. It’s important.” School had only started two days ago, and I didn’t know all of the students—especially the ones in the lower grades. “Ok. I’ll let you… Read more“How to Reset a Troubled Relationship With a Child”
Back on Track
My husband and I traveled together, way back before we were a “we”. We spent the month of December on what we were sure was the adventure of our lives. I wanted to see the world and experience history and splendor and he was a safe and fun person, with… Read more“Back on Track”
Booting Bumbling Bildad from the Room
The well-meaning man of God sat in the chair opposite from me, vacantly watching the nurse take Pedro’s vital signs. Pedro’s eyelids drifted down as the morphine took effect. I could use a shot of that stuff, I thought. Then I could escape this insufferable visitor without seeming rude. The… Read more“Booting Bumbling Bildad from the Room”
Just Deal With It (In Whatever Healthy Way YOU Can)!
I got a message, in the afternoon, from a dear friend. She explained her husband’s new diagnosis of an aggressive form of blood cancer. The news created instant tears (I’ve always been that way), and a hitch in my breathing (new to me, since cancer-caregiving). That evening Randy and I… Read more“Just Deal With It (In Whatever Healthy Way YOU Can)!”
