The Peace of Christmas Day

  • Posted: December 23, 2012

  • Eliot stopped at the edge of the peeling porch step and whirled back around.

    “Have a great Christmas, Mom. I’ll miss you.”

    Within seconds his arms were wrapped tightly around me.

    I savored the briefest moment, the growing gangly boy enveloped in my hug, then stepped back and flashed him a big smile, “I will – and you too! Have a great time at Dad’s, and I’ll see you in just a few days.” He grinned back, turned, and then … Read more »

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Snares

  • Posted: February 20, 2012

  • Abandonment. Abuse. Betrayal. Poverty. Family chronic illness.

    Papa has faced many great tragedies already in his young life, and yet you would not know upon meeting him. You would first notice his broad smile and caring eyes and be put quickly at ease. He radiates peace and contentment and strength. He has had plentiful reasons to put on bitterness or get stuck seeking justice, or even to just give up entirely. Yet repeatedly, he does not yield to his feelings and … Read more »

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Healing Happens

  • Posted: February 16, 2012

  • ‘My life is perfect.’

    I set down my wine glass and turned to face Sullivan, incredulous. His wide grin assured me that he was quite serious.

    Was this not the same little boy that just a year ago had been completely self-destructing? Pushing down his hurt and rage, then exploding, stuffing, exploding. I have cried more tears over him than any of my children as I’ve watched him grieve in such pain, unable to really communicate it or release it … Read more »

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    Papa and I had almost identical journeys. Same years of marriage, same number of children, same heartbreak of infidelity. Our blended family now includes six wonderful small children - and we are trying to figure out how to do this well! READ MORE →

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    Some of the things that have most helped me keep moving forward toward freedom and life. READ MORE →

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