When I see the lightning bugs from your desk and window, I wonder if there are lightning bugs up where angels fly.
Category: Writing
A Reflection on Military Members Lost
Less than two months after Corrie's graduation to heaven, I thought about my great grandmother, and her loss of her oldest son, Marshall.
A Reflection on the Person who Inspired my Strength
Never make a decision in the dark. Wait for the dawn to come.
Corrie’s First Angel Anniversary Poem: Some Kingdoms
Sometimes we will heart the tap of shoes and giggles long after footsteps walk through the grove, the store, or sidewalks they know.
The Destiny of the One Ring
But I have a ring that reminds me of a destiny greater than myself.
The Mothers We Need to Remember: A Poem
This poem is written for the mothers we sometimes forget on Mother's Day.
For the Love of Honey Mustard
With the honey mustard containers John and I brought to the table, you'd think we'd have four children instead of only two.
Jack’s Work of Art: A Poem for Corrie’s Father
The circle of men crowded the museum for the first time in five years to judge the work of art. They gathered around the work by Jack after the curators of the museum had promised Jack that every color, every edge, and blur could possibly lead to his own exhibit. For they claimed they were… Continue reading Jack’s Work of Art: A Poem for Corrie’s Father
National Poetry Month: “For The Love of Cherry Blossom Trees”
In late March, when we first saw the Cherry Blossom Trees lined the street, the pinks mingled with the sunrise.
A Season for Grace
No matter where you live ... No matter what you believe ... I wish you grace this time of year. Some believe in what Easter stands for, some honor other special traditions, and to others, this time of year is simply spring. The beginning of a fresh flower arrangement Corrie's preschool teacher and I made… Continue reading A Season for Grace
Corrie's Season 