One never knows what chance treasure these easy unconscious rollers may toss-up, on the smooth white sand of the conscious mind, what perfectly rounded stone, what rare shell from the ocean floor…but it must not be sought for or-heaven forbid!-dug for. No, no dredging of the sea bottom here. That would defeat one’s purpose. The…… Continue reading Are You Forcing a Blessing?
Christina DiMari captivated me with her memoir Ocean Star. It was a tough read, but honest and authentic. After reading, I couldn’t help but be enamored with starfish, the scientific process of regeneration, the need to be connected to our source of life, and our need for others. Regeneration is the restoration or new growth…… Continue reading Regeneration
Have you ever heard of the resiliency of reeds? In the midst of incredible storms, raging winds and unrelenting rain-reeds survive to see another day. Why do reeds survive strong winds and raging storms? Reeds were created to bend and sway when the winds blow. Sometimes they are blown hard enough to touch the ground. …… Continue reading I’m Just Not Flexible By Nature
Macy isn’t quite four and she is battling Leukemia. She spent a good part of July as a patient in the hospital. During one of my hospital visits, I watched in silent wonder as Macy played “doctor” with her stuffed animals and her mother. She was checking for fever, among other things. As she played…… Continue reading When the Patient Becomes the Doctor
Unswervingly: in a constant and steadfast manner. My life verse is Hebrews 10:23… “Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” The Greek word that is translated unswervingly, means to hold fast, keep secure, keep firm possession of. In some of my most discouraging moments-I’ve needed to hold…… Continue reading By Definition
I LOVE bacon. I could eat it with/for every meal. Yet somehow I had never heard of blanched bacon. On a recent trip to the public library I picked up the ever-intimidating Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child. As I flipped through the massive cooking “bible” I couldn’t help but stop on…… Continue reading A Lesson I Learned From Julia
Our kids came home this week after being away on a 14 day vacation. I can’t possibly articulate the anticipation and joy we felt as the time drew near for their return. John and I were full of joy as we counted down each day of their absence. I got to thinking about the love…… Continue reading Homecoming
Over the course of a few years, I’ve been blessed to encounter an assortment of women. There is nothing more delightful than meeting and hearing the story of a fellow sojourner. Three left a lasting impression-thus significantly impacting my journey.Woman number one: A nameless woman resting in a wheelchair at church. Brain cancer had robbed…… Continue reading Even if it is Risky
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” Hebrews 10:23 (NIV) When I think of holding on, it is usually directly linked to something. I tell my children to “hold on” when turning a corner quickly and I imply that they need to hold on to something that…… Continue reading Holding On
Alyssa DeLosSantos 