What Fourth of July isn’t complete without good food? Like I’ve said before, & I’ll say it again, I believe food is the great gateway, bridge, etc, which brings people together. We sit at a table to find nourishment for body & soul. We eat & share life together. Here are some recipes that IContinue reading “Recipes for the Fourth”
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Father Wounds Lay Deep (Part Three)
You can find Father Wounds Lay Deep Part One Here & Part Two Here In the following days my heart was burning with the sting of rejection. No one could give me enough love & attention to ease the pain. I sat bitter listening to others speak of their “hard” life…insert ‘tough classes, roommate problems,Continue reading “Father Wounds Lay Deep (Part Three)”
My Imagination Girl
Learning to Feast with Him
Scene from Babette’s Feast (movie on lavish grace) Frustrated. Too many ideas. Not enough time. Want to go far & wide. Two little girls & a husband. Life in Bellingham. It’s real, dirty, present & sacred. This space. Behind a screen. Unknown by many. Paddling to catch the current. My voice is lost.Continue reading “Learning to Feast with Him”
Father’s Wounds Lay Deep (Part Two)
Read Part 1 of the story. “Hi, what’s wrong?” I asked. Something had to be wrong for my brother to be calling. “Well…(a bit of hesitation in his voice), dad’s in jail again,” he replied. “What?! What happened? So he’s not going to be here is he?” I angrily responded. Willy informedContinue reading “Father’s Wounds Lay Deep (Part Two)”
Father Wounds Lay Deep
This week I read a very well-written piece on forgiveness & father issues. I strongly believe that father wounds can either be the biggest hindrance or the biggest encouragement in the way we see ourselves & function as adults later in life. They also serve as a catapult in where we will land in relatingContinue reading “Father Wounds Lay Deep”
What You May Not Hear About Marriage
June 14, 2002 The rising anticipation of the wedding day has so many expectations for a young bride & groom. Ben & I had been dating just shy of four years, while I had been planning & planning for the day we would finally affirm our love before God, family & friends. In fact, IContinue reading “What You May Not Hear About Marriage”
Allowing Your Strengths to Shine in Hospitality
braces never stopped her from dancing Life is full of imperfections. I was looking at a picture of my smile today and I noticed how it’s a bit crooked. My bottom left hand side goes up a bit more than my right side. However, I love my smile. I love that my teeth show, myContinue reading “Allowing Your Strengths to Shine in Hospitality”
Dear Tay
The Importance of Laughter in a Family
Ben, my brothers & I are taking random pics (it’s how we roll) Although I’m an extrovert, I can be very introspective & get a bit serious & contemplative at times. That said, I also enjoy laughing & taking advantage of life’s opportunities. With Ben & I celebrating nine years of marriage next week,Continue reading “The Importance of Laughter in a Family”
Backdoor Hospitality 