Weekend Reflection: Forgiven

Redhanded. Cadence, 2007. Photo by His Mommy. 8 The Lord is compassionate and gracious, Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness. 9 He will not always strive with us, Nor will He keep His anger forever. 10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins, Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities. 11 For as high as […]


Grandparenting: “The Talk”

Rich and Our Grandson Ayden On Our Wedding Day. September 2, 2007. The question blindsided me during an arts-and-crafts session with our grandlittles Ayden and Carly. Rich was telling the kids a tale from his earlier days. Your Nana and I–  Ayden looked at me, a question looming in his eyes, and asked his grandpa, You mean […]


Weekend Reflection: Nowhere to Hide

Lake Michigan.  9 If I take the wings of the dawn, If I dwell in the remotest part of the sea, 10 Even there Your hand will lead me, And Your right hand will lay hold of me. 11 If I say, “Surely the darkness will overwhelm me, And the light around me will be […]


Grandparenting: The Fury Lesson

Elaine and Her Grandfather. January, 2011. I grew up in a home that oozed love. I am pretty sure that if you drove past our house, you could smell affection’s sweet aroma from the street. My parents encouraged, guided, and cared for us: You want to play softball? I’ll coach the team. You have a sore throat? Let me make you some […]


Grandparenting: First Things First

Grammy’s and Pop-Pop’s. Christmas, 2012. A friend asked me last week: So where does God fit into this stuff about life in family?  The question took my breath away. Isn’t it obvious? I thought. But she wouldn’t have asked the question if the answers were obvious. And if she asked it, others have thought it. So this week we’ll take […]