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When Storms Find You

Seven years ago yesterday, my family walked away from our home, water rising. We waded with the water at our knees to get to our truck, two of us carrying a suitcase each, while the other carried our pup, Rocco. Leaving the neighborhood, a dad asked if we could please take his son with us… Continue reading
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Oh, Be Careful Little Feet Where You Go

A few weeks ago, I was sitting on the back porch with my second cup of coffee in hand. I was practicing His presence, poorly though, I must admit. Struggling to resist distractions, I closed my eyes and committed to stay. Feeling the breeze, I acknowledged the Spirit within me, and my heart calmed. I… Continue reading
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What My Toes Taught Me

Beginning in sixth grade, I believed my toes were ugly. It was then, during a tumbling day of PE, that a school custodian, along with my PE teacher, told me that my toes looked like the head of a turtle. And then they laughed. Both of these men were kind. They just had no idea… Continue reading
