Pressures of Life
The hot, oppressive weather was relentless… day and night… no relief. It was the summer of 1980, and the Tennessee humidity only added to...
Place Holders
“Go stand in that line and I’ll stand in this one.” My husband hates to wait in lines, especially at the grocery store. He is always...
He Is Alive!
Thunk! Oh no, not another one. The children and I rushed outside to check the fate of the latest bird to crash into our window. There it...
Patience and Hope
“No! You are not going to lunch!” I threw my arms over the counter at the Department of Motor Vehicles and locked eyes with the woman...
God Calling!
Unknown Caller. Unknown Number. Well, let’s see who this might be. “Who’s calling please?” I asked. “I need to speak right away with the...
God Gives Us a Break
“Please don’t play with that balloon in the living room. You’re going to break something!” My husband assured me that such a lightweight...
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...
Watch the Tone of Your Message!
“So how did you think my first year of teaching went? Any suggestions?” My young colleague was looking for my feedback now that the...
Problems? Try Pardon and Peace!
“Listen to his breathing! He’s wheezing! I just know he’s punctured a lung or something! He never sounds like that!” “If Mom would just...
