Working with children for the past 11 or so years, I have heard my share of "that's not fair!". And, in a "teachable moment" retort, I've said, "Life isn't fair all the time" without giving much, if any, thought to the weight that statement carries. Life isn't fair. And I only hate that life isn't … Continue reading To my university: A Eulogy

It's funny how things change. It's like they change like you fall asleep. . .slowly, then all at once. Just 3 months ago, I was happy. I was happy with my job and my church. And then, just like that, something changed. Oh, I'm still happy with my job and my church, but now, just … Continue reading Just like that. . .

I'm moving this week. A family from my church has a garage apartment that I'm renting. They're super people and very hospitable, and have opened their own home to me -- not just their garage. Other people's hospitality and generosity are often really hard for me to accept. The defiant toddler rears her head and … Continue reading Independence, hospitality, community, and saying yes

"He brought me into a broad place; he rescued me because he delighted in me" Psalm 18:19 I have a wooden plaque on my desk with this verse burned on its surface, made by a dear friend after  I was hired at HPPC.  A constant reminder of where I've been in contrast to where  I … Continue reading Psalm 18:19

When we treat children's play as seriously as it deserves, we are helping them feel the joy that's to be found in the creative spirit. It's the things we play and the people who help us play that make a great difference in our lives. -- Mr. Rogers I love to play. My third favorite thing to … Continue reading Just play

"For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God." (2 Cor. 5:21) Friday: The curtain is torn. Grace has won. Saturday: The cross is empty. The tomb is sealed. . . . It seems that death has won. Saturday -- … Continue reading The day between

On April 15, 2015, I chopped all my hair off. Not like Britney Spears 2007 off, but off. In one fell swoop (literally), my long, thick hair was gone. I had one side shaved really close, and one side hung down to my chin, and the back was stacked. It was a fun 'do and … Continue reading April 15, 2015