Grief is love searching for a place to land. Lingering in the quiet spaces of our hearts, waiting for a familiar touch, a voice that will never be heard again, a person once present now absent, grief rummages through the wake of our loss yearning for the familiarity of home. When we lose someone dearContinue reading “Grief = Love Without a Home”
Reminiscing About Family Traditions
Write about a few of your favorite family traditions. Every time I hear those words—family tradition—I can’t help but think about the Hank Williams, Jr. song, Family Traditions. Terri and I were talking about our family traditions recently. We’ve actually started some new ones, in lieu of old ones that are increasingly faded memories longContinue reading “Reminiscing About Family Traditions”
When the World Becomes Too Loud: Reflections on Breaking and Healing
I can’t pinpoint when it started, but something inside me started to feel off. The world around me is louder, sharper, and more intrusive than it used to be. Is it just me? Loud noises grate on me, put me on edge, and sometimes they startle me. Crowded spaces set my teeth on edge. IContinue reading “When the World Becomes Too Loud: Reflections on Breaking and Healing”
