If it’s trueas I have learned“a penny savedis a penny earned”then I guessI earn a lot.It’s not what I dobut what I do not:I do not buydesigner cribs,Swarovski crystal-covered bibs,formula,Coach diaper bags,or designerspit-up rags.I do not goto shopping mallsor salonsor … Continued
Your first tooth broke through,you crawled and stood up, too,you climbed up on the shelf,all by your very self.You ate chunks of bananas,you made some sounds like “da-duh,”you had many happy meetingsand you learned to wave a greeting.You displayed your … Continued
We’re all born in chains of sin.Yes, that’s what we believe.But the answer’s easy:Jesus died to set you free.Besides, it’s in our budget.A sinner’s prayer is cheap.You can share our Jesusand our building we can keep.But all your earthly troubles?They … Continued
Sometimes I long for I don’t know.My heart just longs. I don’t know why.I feel this feeling will not goaway until the day I die.
Morning comes around like cursive where it touches the line. My feet touch the ground. It’s cold. The sun will rise. I go upstairs softly. My face still pink as the morning sky. My brain still in a haze like … Continued
Today I woke in my own bed.A to-do list formed in my head.Check the chickens, check email,Follow my own paper trail.Go through notebooks stacked in piles.Turn them into labeled files.Wash the diapers. Wash the clothes.And then I’ll think of more, … Continued
We turned scraps of trash intoworks of art.We took turns singingthe second part. That sister way our voices blend–you’re my best friend, and that won’t end.But now that you are far from me,I must sing my own harmony. My voice is … Continued
You didn’t want to sleep.There was too much going on.All these people to hold you.You smiled at our laughter.You waved to say hello.You let us get to know you.You ate some sweet potatoes.You reached for all the sweets.Your stopped to … Continued
There is so much to do before Thanksgiving:laundry and cleaning and dishes to bake,papers to scan and meals to eat,items for discussion and plans to make.There is so much to do before Thanksgiving–so much action among the ranks.So much to … Continued