How do you say goodbye to the woman who taught you to tie your shoes? The reality for me happened in 2009. That year we buried my Granny. She was so influential in my raising, and when she left this temporary home for her eternal home, the pain was unbearable. That pain was nothing compared to my loss in 2013. … Read More
Sins that “sting like an adder” (or a yellow jacket…)
I walked outside to our back porch, looking for a toy that my kids wanted to play with. As I pushed past the outdoor table and chairs, I felt a very painful stinging sensation in my right ankle and knew that SOMETHING was attacking me. I immediately jumped off the porch, trying to get away from whatever insect was causing… Read More