“Emotional whiplash,” that is what happens when we launch a child into college. How can something so exciting carry with it such a dichotomy of emotions which include grief and joy; fear and delight; emptiness and fullness…just to name a few. Let me bring you up to speed on where I’m at in this process personally. I have four children. …
The Ministry of Availability
I slipped out of bed in the wee hours of the morning. My night owl body rarely sees 5 a.m., but on this particular morning I had awakened and could not go back to sleep. I donned my robe and slippers and walked gingerly down the hall of our 100-year-old farmhouse placing each step right next to the baseboard—a technique …
The Same Prayers
Just not having a good day. I’m tired of praying these same prayers! I debated whether or not to update my Facebook status to reflect how I really felt. Not every day is a good day. This day was especially hard as I held my prayer journal. My confidence was shot and doubt was oozing in. I thought, I just don’t …