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

Monday was my Dad’s birthday. His first one with Jesus. I miss him. And I miss Mom. And regrets and

I thought we had finished opening presents. We were just hanging out and cooing over grandchildren and nibbling cookies, when