The “Flashback/Father’s Day” Edition Prologue: My dad had his surgery on Friday morning and it seemed as though it was a success. The doctor removed several inches of skin and tissue—the entirety of my father’s left breast, in fact. This makes me cringe; that poor sore man! My dad remained cheerful throughout the process and not surprisingly... … [Read more...]
Daddy Update
Two posts in one morning! I hope you’ll forgive me, but I need—need!—to give you a quick update on my dear daddy because he’s having surgery tomorrow. Please, please keep him in your prayers. Of all the options the team of doctors gave him—chemotherapy, radiation, surgery—this one is the fastest and (hopefully? Please God?) best option for my … [Read more...]
A Love Story on Memorial Day
Twenty years ago, I was finishing up a degree in Secondary Education and was asked to interview someone of retirement age. I picked two of my favorite people in the world: my mom and dad, who were then 66. In light of my father's recent diagnosis, and in honor of his service to this country, I am republishing this story from … [Read more...]
Four short years ago today…
...God gave us our miracle baby! (It was actually nine months before that but, you know.) ~ Happy 4th Birthday, George! ~ George is a smart and funny little kid—a bit spoiled, if you must know the truth, but that’s to be expected. He loves Minecraft, Angry Birds, Phineas & Ferb (especially playing Agent P.), doing his spelling on … [Read more...]
Daddy Update
(Because yes, this awesome man’s my “daddy.”) (I am 46 and he is 88 and he will always be my daddy.) The little boy in this photo is now six feet tall. Craziness! I would like to thank you, dear readers, again & again & with all my heart, for the prayers you are offering for my father. Certainly “cancer” is not the most upbeat of … [Read more...]
“The Interruptions ARE your Day”
This came to me via my dear friend, Tina. It blessed my day and I’m fairly certain… It will bless yours, too. “Where You Water It” PS. Those “interruptions” include bickering siblings. And tattling tots. And sticky spoons. And ants. (Damn ants.) … [Read more...]
Playing Catch-Up
...today after our trip to North Dakota and you know what? It was totally worth it. (Baby Francis, shown here on Grandma & Grandpa's living room floor, agrees wholeheartedly.) It was the shortest and sweetest of trips--just Cate, Felicity, Francis & me--arriving at 4 p.m. on Sunday and getting back to the Cities just 24 hours later. … [Read more...]
In the Easter Season
Or, On Looking Back at Lent and the Little Lessons that I Learned In a word, detachment. * * * So I can’t say I gave up a lot for Lent. Forgoing my daily cup(s) of coffee? Not an option, and anyway my husband forbids my giving up caffeine because he knows that it would be his penance too. I did try to give up playing Candy Crush … [Read more...]
Home for a VERY Happy Easter
He is risen! Comments are open! Alleluia! (What? Did I screw up the acclamation?) We returned yesterday afternoon from an absolutely lovely couple days in North Dakota. Grandma and Grandpa met Baby Francis for the first time, I got to see three of my four beautiful sisters, and Cate, Felicity & I took over 200 photos. LOVE having these … [Read more...]
This Candle
“A fire into many flames divided, yet never dimmed by sharing of its light…” ~ Happy Easter, everyone! ~ … [Read more...]
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