Oct 25, 2011 | Moments of Grace
And then there are the days you just march through, knowing you have been greatly blessed, but not exactly seeing the evidence. Or, maybe, being so frantically busy as to not even look for it. These were my thoughts as I made my drive home from a long, exhausting...
Oct 24, 2011 | Moments of Grace
You might be surprised to learn that two prayers I repeat, rather regularly, are these: I am thankful to have my very own washer and dryer, right here in my own house. I am very thankful to have hot and cold running water, right here in my own house. So I feel a...
Oct 19, 2011 | Moments of Grace
There is one thing I know for sure: I will never get a tattoo. I’m not opposed, do let me say. It’s just that I am not sure enough of anything in this life to have it permanently tattooed on my body. Except for this, of which I am positive: My friends mean...
Oct 16, 2011 | Moments of Grace
I came to consciousness slowly, with a civility that’s absent on alarm clock mornings. It feels so wonderful to lie here, I thought. The sheets so soft; the blanket just right; his warm hand resting, peaceful, on mine. Don’t move, I whispered, sensing him...
Oct 15, 2011 | Moments of Grace
Is there anything more wonderful than hearing a knock knock knock at your door, then opening it to find this: It happened to me today, a completely unexpected surprise. How lovely! 30 Days of Grace