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…..
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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…
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
Being present in the present
Guilty. I've done it, you've done it, we've all done it. Each of us have found ourselves drifting away from the present moment without even realizing it. No matter how quickly we snap out of it, we will forever be unable to recall or relive the moments we lost while distracted. If this upcoming move … Continue reading Being present in the present
A man named Bill (part 2)
(Be sure to readPart 1 first!....) Continuing from the previous post... Remembering the impact of our last encounter, I planted my feet firmly in readiness to receive whatever Bill had to offer. He did not disappoint. "I was thinking about you two last night and I came across a little story. Have you heard the … Continue reading A man named Bill (part 2)
A man named Bill…
When Bill (a total stranger) walked into our world, I had the immediate sensation that I had known him my entire life. He was kind, friendly and wore a genuine smile that warmed my soul. We were 2000 miles from home on our first RV adventure. We barely made it out of Michigan, driving through … Continue reading A man named Bill…
From My Island 