I saw the world in black and white instead of the vibrant colours and shades I knew existed. Katie McGarry Even Then Sometimes in life it’s easy to give up on people. It’s easy to feel alone. Maybe you feel down, uninvited, not chosen. Social media might steal your time a little too much, and …
Permanent Marker
This beautiful writing is done by guest contributor Dawn Patrice Garrett. I am honored to include her work and to count her as a friend and a mother I greatly admire. The idea of using a permanent marker, not just “penciling in” is important for our children, and for us. Every Milestone When Cody was …
In the Silence Connect the Dots
But in the Silence Sometimes we pray, and then pray some more, and some more, and we wait to hear God’s voice. Maybe we want help in making a major life decision like a move, or a job, or a relationship. Maybe we need peace and comfort in a challenging time. We make deals with …
Teaching is a Thousand Things
Teaching is a thousand things, like grains of sand that sift and fall. You could try, but you could never name them all. It’s the pull of the little hand that reaches for you down the hall, The smiles and laughs and cards and gifts, the parent who takes the time to call. It’s the …
All the Stars
Gathering Stars For as long as I can remember, my mama told me to catch the stars. Every card she gave me for a Birthday or a Thinking of You or a Congratulations would have those words. They changed over the years from “Catch the stars” to “You’ve already caught a few.” They were always …