Blots and Stains
“Now if you’re really careful, I’ll let you address the Christmas card envelopes. Just be sure you write smoothly so you don’t leave any...
Pour it out! Pour it on!
“Eww! What’s with the sour milk? It’s not even the due date yet! Pour it down the drain and then run some water for awhile so the smell...
Where Does It Hurt?
“So on a scale of one to ten, how would you describe the pain in your knee?” “Two” The nurse and I exchanged wide-eyed wonderment. I...
Please Help!
“If you can’t control your mouth, maybe we should just tape over it!” I’d had enough of the constant comment coming from this eighth...
When Jesus Refuses to Remember
“Just drive around the block and pick me up. I’ll run into the store and be right back.” My dad had a quick errand while we were out...
You're Doing It Wrong!
“Mom, what do we DO with all of this?” My young children whispered their overwhelmed anxiety as they took in the array of china, silver,...
Perfection
“No! This is unacceptable!” In his disgust my father tossed the porcelain crown onto the dental cart. It was a front tooth replacement,...
Limits
“Just be patient with me please. I need to step up with my good leg.” My mother was always calm and insistent when others tried to hurry...
The Love of Jesus in My Bones
“Why is she swinging with just one arm? What’s wrong with her other arm?” A nurse friend of mine was enjoying her lunch break with me at...
Trees of Guilt
“I can’t believe it’s still there! How could you after I told you I didn’t want to see it when I came home?” I stood there with shame and...
