There are people out there who just make you feel better. Their very existence lets you know that there is at least some degree of rightness in the world. There’s a sense of safety in knowing that they’re out there, somewhere, in your community on any given day. As tears stung my eyes at the [...]
Archive for November, 2011
A Really Good Man
Posted in life on November 26, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Veteran’s Day
Posted in life on November 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
It’s Veteran’s Day. For many years, this was a complete non-holiday for me, mostly because of ignorance. Then, as a teacher, it began to really be on my radar as something more important to commemorate. As a parent, I see my daughter experiencing it mostly as a day off school. When I worked at BMMS, [...]
Do I Really Mean It?
Posted in life, mysteries on November 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
So, I’m quick to say that I trust God with my kids. But, lately, I’ve been wondering what that really looks like and if I’m actually willing to go so far as to say, “Not my will,” where they’re concerned. A few nights ago at the dinner table, Luke followed up on a topic he’s [...]
