If you keep something it is all you will ever have..... If you give it away, that is when it multiples! I have an unreasonable fear of floating away from the Earth. I have had this fear ever since I can remember, and although I cope better with it as an adult, it has never … Continue reading Weightlessness
Words With Nowhere to go…..
Some words are only for your mom. I never knew that. For 47 years I never realized that there are certain conversations I reserved for my mom. Certain thoughts that waited for her... waited for her listening ears before being spoken....and now those words have nowhere to go.... I shuffle through each day and without … Continue reading Words With Nowhere to go…..
A Gal Named Norma…borrowing faith (Part 2)
Continued from previous post..... Norma was special from the beginning. She had a kind face, a humble spirit, and a generous soul. One of those people that instantly means something to you...and although you couldn't explain why...you know. We, by now, had exhausted our resources and hope that I would be allowed back onto the … Continue reading A Gal Named Norma…borrowing faith (Part 2)
A Gal Named Norma…borrowing faith (Part 1)
The day six words changed my life... “I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one." Ezekiel 22:30 Fitting that this journey started with a blog post … Continue reading A Gal Named Norma…borrowing faith (Part 1)
The Chapter No One Wants to Read…
Yep, the borders are still closed...If you don't want to read something weighty, spare yourself this post for the time being. ❤Guard your heart, if need be, because I intend to spill mine. ❤My prayer life during these times has had two settings: Flaming fervor! Fizzling failure.... Moments arise where scriptures ingrained in my memory … Continue reading The Chapter No One Wants to Read…
Flying during COVID…my cross country, cross Pacific journey!
Including my one BIG eye opener in LAX!!! In case you were wondering, here is what I experienced flying May 12th Traverse City, MI---Chicago O'Hare---LAX----Honolulu I didn't really know what to expect as I embarked on my journey back to the island. Like most of you, I have seen conflicting reports about near empty planes … Continue reading Flying during COVID…my cross country, cross Pacific journey!
I’m not me…without you
On March 16th, 2020 we parted.I boarded a plane to Michigan, you back to our island home in American Samoa.I remember so clearly the last words I spoke to you..."I don't want any of this to be happening."Although we suspected some upcoming travel inconveniences due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, I don't think either of us … Continue reading I’m not me…without you
Low Tides of Life
A new year begins.Our world certainly likes to chant rebirth and rejuvenation with every New Year doesn't it?The celebration of Christmas on December 25th is wonderful and all, but you can almost feel the tension building as the afternoon wanes and the adrenaline rush of expectation and anxiety caused by the previous months of preparation … Continue reading Low Tides of Life
Love me there. Don’t Shove me there.
Opposing views. The fact that I see something one way, and you view that same thing differently, gives us common ground. Yep, you read that correctly...it gives us similarity, commonality, sameness. It doesn't divide us, it connects us! I am not speaking about the words or actions of any political party leader or media outlet. … Continue reading Love me there. Don’t Shove me there.
Island Life…
We are approaching our 4 month mark!! Can you believe it has been that long?? 1/3 of a year flew by! This move taught us many things about ourselves, others, and life in general. It has offered an abundance of personal growth opportunities and a slower pace to spend time in deep, quiet reflection. What … Continue reading Island Life…
From My Island 