Archive for August 2023
Sitting in the void
Zorro, full of life and wearing a black bandit mask, rescued us in 2011. Over a decade of doing life together, he filled spaces in our hearts with love—places we didn’t know that needed tender loving care. So as Zorro’s hips began to weaken over the past few months, David and I honored him each…
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I was texting with my spiritual director about not knowing what to do in a particular situation. She suggested I make a list of pros and cons. This morning, I listed the “why I should” and the “why I shouldn’t.” I typically don’t let a list lead me, rather my intuition. But seeing all the…
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Each of us, moment by moment, stand in the unknown. The unrevealed future makes room for worry, anxiety and fear. I write in my journal, drawing hearts around my questions. Will I maintain good health as I age? How much time is left with my old husky boy? Will the economy make a “soft…
Read MoreDivine Symmetry
I heard the saying, “divine symmetry” on a podcast. Those two words felt so impactful. The pastor defined divine symmetry as: “Things that happen that might seem like a coincidence, but are actually God’s indirect intervention of confirmations/signs of His goodness as you walk in righteousness.” After hearing these words, I was at a business…
Read MoreI wouldn’t change a thing.
An older (or shall I say, wiser) friend texted me yesterday. As we exchanged words, we landed on how time is fleeting. Mesmerized by her response, I lingered. “I wouldn’t change a thing.” So many questions came to mind. Does she live without regrets? How does one get to a point of such acceptance of…
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