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...
Later is NOW!
“You know this blood test is almost out of date. I wouldn’t be able to issue your license if it were any later.” The county clerk was...
Serious Skirting!
“Getting a little short down south, don’t you think?” I was mortified! Our junior high assistant principal, the one in charge of school...
Tests and Anxiety
“I’m calling to let you know we have the results of your test. There is no sign of cancer.” I breathed out a quiet sigh that felt like I...
