On a rainy day, in a drive-thru line, I accidentally put my car in neutral instead of increasing the wiper speed. When time came to pull forward, I couldn’t understand why my car wouldn’t move, until I saw the glaring “N” on the display panel. There are times in our lives when grief, illness, or […]
Beyond Life’s Disappointments
This week, I attended my oldest grandson’s basketball game. The team was excited and ready to play. A school friend was there to cheer for them, waving her glittery gold pompom and yelling encouragement. Last week, my grandson practiced shooting hoops for hours at my house. He hardly missed a basket. In the actual game, […]
Through and Beyond
Are you in the middle of a difficult life situation? Last week, I saw one of my children’s former art teachers. We hadn’t seen each other in years, so took a few minutes to catch up on each other’s lives. This sweet man talked to me about some of his struggles caring for his 96-year-old […]
Navigating Beyond Damage
Several weeks ago, my cell phone fell out of my pocket and hit the side of a filing cabinet. When I picked it up, I saw a tiny chip at the edge of the screen. Everything seemed ok with the phone so I continued to use it, although I became aware of the need to […]