When Mom was in the throes of Alzheimer’s Disease, her sewing room became a physical photo of what was going on in her mind. Things were in odd places or lost. Clutter began to be the norm. Everything seemed to be in disarray. Her kitchen mirrored more of her diminishing ability to organize. And her checkbook was next to impossible to figure out. Everything was bent out of shape. Since I cared for Mom on a regular basis, my heart ached for her. She used to be so kind and loving and always wanting to help others for as long Read More
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The Man in a Hoodie
The early morning air felt cool and crisp as I set out on my usual walk. The sunflowers still had their heads bowed and a spider web at the base of a fire hydrant glistened in the first rays of the day as I headed toward the main road. I noticed a man in a hoodie walking towards me on the opposite side of the street. I ran my fingers over my front jeans pocket. I realized with a shudder that I had left my cell phone on the kitchen table. I avoided his eyes as he crossed over to Read More
A Whisper of Deception
…take note, you have sinned against the Lord; and be sure your sin will find you out.” Numbers 32:23 The house seemed to hide appropriately behind several trees. The old tire swing that dangled from a fraying rope was, like childhood innocence, long ago abandoned. A quick rap on the door signaled Annie that her friend made it without being seen. Annie opened the door and pulled Paisley inside. “Do you have the letter?” she asked. Paisley whipped out the ruled piece of paper with her mother’s handwriting on it. “Right here! Are you sure your folks won’t be home?” Read More