Crosses. My husband made me a wooden one. It hangs on a wall. I wear a silver one around my neck. I hear people say, “That’s my cross to...

After being in the hospital a few days, my friend started asking for what she needed. Just part of who she is, part of a healthy...

Judy, my friend, just heard those hard words. Oh my! What do people do when they hear that? How do they think with all those feelings...

The winter has been mild, and the daffodils are already blooming. Too early, in my opinion. In a week or two, the trees will leaf out. I...

I’m exercising on the floor in front of a window. I do “the bridge,” an exercise to strengthen my back. When finished, I lie there...

He left the two dogs and me behind to attend an aunt’s funeral service in our hometown, five hours away. My husband will pay special...

On the way to town, I often talk to God while driving. Yesterday I asked God to open my eyes and my heart and show me a miracle. I am...

It’s always stressful, and I misplace things almost every day. When I misplace something, it is a loss. I stand and gaze, not believing I...

I am using that word more and more. Maybe I’m more aware of the act of sacrifice than ever before. Military families know. When people...

Fog, mist, chill in the air. I visit a friend who just rescued another dog. She worries aloud that she has no place to permanently keep...