Already my house smells like Christmas. My dear friend, Ginger, makes sure every Christmas season I have a candle to usher in an appropriate yuletide aroma to bless my house. This year it’s Balsam fir. Not too strong, not too sweet, just light enough to hint that Christmas is indeed coming. My 9-ft. tree thatContinue reading “The Invitation: Hope Part II”
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Even Though It Was Perfect
The woman kept wiping the water from her eyes as it washed down her face. This was the second time the salty moisture had shown itself since that tragic moment when the Master had called out the man’s name midday in the garden. Before that encounter, the woman had only experienced smiles, joy, laughter, lightnessContinue reading “Even Though It Was Perfect”
Even Though I am Unfaithful
I can still see her tear stained face, and her beautiful blue eyes staring at what felt like then a hole right through me. I looked away and stared down at my feet and kicked at the ground, swallowing the huge lump of shame and grief in my throat that would later erupt into bitterContinue reading “Even Though I am Unfaithful”
Even Though I Am Angry
While out of town for a little anniversary getaway, I passed a woman in the crowd wearing a shirt that had a surprising quote on it. I was as surprised by the quote as I was to see who was wearing it. The gal wearing it was tall, extremely attractive, well-groomed, wearing expensive jewelry, andContinue reading “Even Though I Am Angry”
Even Though I Suffer
One of the greatest blessings in my life has been my opportunity to meet wonderful people in my chosen field of physical therapy. As a health provider, you are invited into the private world of others in the midst of a struggle. I have seen folks overcome some unbelievable odds to recover and claim theirContinue reading “Even Though I Suffer”
Even Though I am Successful
Inside my grandmother’s house, there was a place like many families have, where we would go stand against the wall and have our height evaluated. Placing our heels tight against the wall and straining to be as tall as possible with fellow cousins standing around calling out for “no cheating!” Our grandmother would place theContinue reading “Even Though I am Successful”
Even Though I Have a Past
With the political season we are currently in, we are constantly bombarded with publicity penned by both sides of the aisle targeting the sins and shortcomings of their opponent. I am writing this before the election, so it remains a mystery today how much the negative ads impacted the vote. Frequently, headlines and social mediaContinue reading “Even Though I Have a Past”
Even Though It’s Risky
Today while I am sitting at my desk, I can see that my calendar says it is National First responders Day. A day set aside to honor all those in emergency services. That by their job description and responsibility, are the first to be called and the first to respond to a call for help.Continue reading “Even Though It’s Risky”
Even Though I Am Overlooked
One of my favorite pastimes is shell hunting. If you come to my house, you will be greeted by seashells not long after you cross the threshold. Folks who visit my home will also see some of these treasures in baskets, urns and some of my most beloved shells sitting majestically alone on the shelvesContinue reading “Even Though I Am Overlooked”
Even Though I am Older
While the information age has made life so much more convenient, it doesn’t necessarily filter out the stuff I would rather not be informed about. Hordes of medical discoveries that are more ominous than helpful, promises of enriched health by the multiple ads for supplements, by the way, that would break any fixed income, andContinue reading “Even Though I am Older”
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