“I Want That”

“I Want That”

It’s my favorite scene in the movie Napoleon Dynamite. A door-to-door salesman pulls a large sailing ship out of a box before trying to make his sales pitch, and as soon as the wife sees it, she whispers to her husband, “I want that.” I love that...
When Grief Speaks Through a Coffee Mug

When Grief Speaks Through a Coffee Mug

I was already in my pajamas last night when Tim came to the bedroom to tell me we had company. They had no idea how tired I was and yet how badly I needed to see their faces…………….. on this very evening. There’s a lot going on...
When You Realize You’re Hanging History Today

When You Realize You’re Hanging History Today

When he left for work this morning, did he realize the significance of the tools he carried? Tape Paper A drill Was he dreading the long hours on his knees, steadying himself with only an elbow placed firmly on a sometimes shaky leg? Or was he able to wrap his mind...
When God Shows Up At an Easter Photo Shoot

When God Shows Up At an Easter Photo Shoot

As I walked through the dollar store in search of everything from saline solution to a belated birthday card, I passed the Easter basket supplies and couldn’t help but remember the many years of egg hunts and early morning basket fun with all of our...