The Best is Yet To Come

I must confess, the words – they hide Nor can I see Your face. The veil, it hides what lies beyond A fogged mirror; smudged glasses distort my view of grace. In this world we will have trouble But You have overcome. I tell myself again and more: The best is yet to come. The pain, nigh to unbearable Is …

Clarity in the Night

They come far too few and  far between. Moments of stark and complete clarity. Moments when the mist thins and the things that seemed so crystal clear before, you now realize were smudged at best…completely distorted at worst. I had one such moment recently while caring for our son through a bout of croup. I’m talking about it over at …

Choosing to Wonder

Thick fog rolls in from the Irish Sea. A tangible, visible manifestation of the fog encroaching around my heart. Threatening to snuff out the light and life; muffling the sounds without and within. I look out from the precipice…the vast expanse at my feet. I see… Nothing. Stress. Fatigue. Frustration. Confusion. Heartache. Its so easy to wonder why. Why is this …

I’d Have You Over, But…

Have you ever really felt like you needed to invite a friend or acquaintance over to your house for tea or coffee, but didn’t because the house wasn’t “right?” Yeah, me too. A lot. You see, I’m not what you would normally consider a “homemaker.” However, I’m redefining my definition of that word. You see, I’m learning there’s a lot …

To Stay

My hands embrace the steaming cup. Liquid comfort in the form of a hot cup of tea mixed to perfection. Outside it rains, without raining. The air is visible. Tangible. A fine mist hangs suspended; covering all who would venture into her midst. Steam rises in front of me and I stay. Soon the fire will crackle in the iron …