I knew time was short, and I knew she was quite ill,Though I didn't expect it. I prayed she'd win the fight.That dreaded phone call, the news shook me still.The earth as I know it got a little bit darker tonight. For those of you who knew her betterFor those of you who knew her worseFor those who knew her different than IMy experiences led to this little verse For me, most mornings started with a Continue Reading...
The Hug
The Hug May 20, 2013 Maybe it's just me, but while I was growing up, I guess I never really gave any thought to the fact that my heroes and I would ever be adults at the same time. Of course, back then, I didn't exactly think of my role models or my relatives as heroes either. Quite honestly, I didn't understand myself or my truest values very well either. I guess there are a couple Continue Reading...
My Aunt Janette
It's a bright, beautiful Saturday morning, but suddenly time has lost its grip on the day. I sat down and wrote most of this over the last two weeks, in the present tense, about my Aunt Janette, a remembrance and tribute to her. Last night, just before 9pm (Eastern) God called her home. My Mom called to give me the news that I had been waiting to hear but hoped I would never actually receive. We Continue Reading...