Weekend Reflection: Forever Young

Cadence, Rich, Ayden. April, 2010. It will come about after thisThat I will pour out My Spirit on all mankind;And your sons and daughters will prophesy,Your old men will dream dreams,Your young men will see visions.Joel 2:28 (NASB) It’s Saturday, and we’re celebrating here. But first, a calm spirit: so I am taking off my […]


When Kids Fall Short

Little (Grand)Children, Little Problems: Daphne and Me. October, 2012. That Father’s-Eye ViewI was commiserating with friends the other day. These brave friends live with teenagers at home. These friends are weary, and spent, and concerned about what’s next. Because what’s already been is beyond the pale. They didn’t expect persistent disobedience. Anger they can handle; disinterest is […]


Aboard the Ark

Cadence and Friends at Preschool Graduation. San Diego. July, 2011. Editor’s Note: Last week, after reading my post about my grandson taking communion, my friend Linda sent me two amazing little memories of her sons’ preschool days. I share them with you today. Full disclosure: I have an ulterior motive. I believe Linda should start her […]


Love Comes in Bytes and Pixels

My Daughter, Her Son, My Dad, His Bride Extending Our Reach Today is the day we honor love. My husband  reserved a table at our favorite restaurant; he booked it via the restaurant’s website. I posted Valentine wishes on my daughter’s Facebook page (yesterday, because in Guam it’s tomorrow). My e-mail this morning delivered a lovely […]


Raise a Holy Hum

Elaine and Hoanie. Tapuamu, Tahaa. 2004. Play Song, Pray SongSunday I learned that prayer sounds a lot like play. Sort of. Let me explain. Papeete, Tahiti, 1990. Walking back to the hostel, my friend (who happens to be my friend solely because at this moment, we’re both guests at the same hostel and so we […]