Fire and Hope: part two
Chloe leapt over an overturned cart and crept between flaming houses. She knew she had to be brave. Radin had said that their mother would be at the shelter, but she wasn’t sure she could believe him. Mother had been out to draw water from the well when the...
Fire and Hope: part one
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, For I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, For to you I entrust my life. Rescue me from my enemies, Lord, For I hide myself in you. Psalm 143: 8-9 NIV The...
Souvenirs, Stickers, and So Forth
Have I mentioned how I fell in love with Estes Park the moment I laid eyes on it? I suppose you could call it love at first sight. Not just the town, full of the tourist shops and quaint roads, but the whole place. The mountains and trees (there...
The Splendor of the Mountains
As a family, we have had the tremendous opportunity to take a trip to Colorado. I’ve always wanted to visit the mountains, but until now, I never have. Last Saturday was pretty crazy, I must admit. Waking up, eating, then double-checking all of our 12 suitcases to be sure...
Raindrops: A Poem
In the early morning hours, On the porch I sit. I sip my coffee and think about lovely things. And I listen to the birds singing. And the rain that falls from the grey skies Is so beautiful, And peaceful. And I sigh with wonder. In the early morning...
Songbirds: A Poem
In the early morning sunlight, the songbirds awaken. We see them now, in the branches of the maples, Singing with no thought for tomorrow. The light of the sun shows us their gentle beauty, Their eyes, so bright. The cares of the day have not reached them; They have...