faith – God's Grace and Life's Challenges

The Things We Pass Down

Today is my momma’s birthday. Her ninth one in heaven. My mom was such a gifted seamstress. She sewed much

I’m trying to learn to not expect hugs from my grandchildren. And it’s hard. Because I really, really love their

Sometimes I wonder if Mother’s Day brings women more grief than blessings. Some of us will grieve the loving mothers

I often wish that I could “get it all together” before I die. I read somewhere that no one does.

Our first Thanksgiving without Mom was hard, but God gave us grace. More losses were to come in the years

I walk into my parents’ house and see Mom sitting in her rocking chair. “How’s my mama?” I ask. “I

This summer I’ve heard that a couple people I care about have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It’s heartbreaking news. And

I walk into my parents’ house and see Mom sitting in her rocking chair. “How’s my mama?” I ask.“I don’t

Today is Mom and Dad’s Anniversary. Sixty-eight years ago they were married in a little white church in Louisiana. They

Sometimes you just need to sit still and hold your loved one’s hand and sing every song you can think