Category: The Gallery
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Savoring September: Football (or When Did He Grow Up?)
Yes, he seems so small. Yes, his practice jersey is huge on him. Yes, the thought of possible injury makes me quake a bit on the inside. Yes, it’s one more step in holding him loosely. But, y’all, the sheer joy on his face when he bolts through the door after practice warms this Mama’s…
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Savoring September: Small Miracles
Remembering that God cares about the small things and if it matters to me, it matters to Him. (Asher’s zinnias planted by friends and revived)
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Signs of Life
Now, I’ve got crayons rolling around in the floorboard of my car Bicycles all over my driveway, bats and balls all over my yard And there’s a plastic man from outer space sitting in my chair The signs of life are everywhere (~SCC) They called over and over again, “Bye, Mom! Bye! I love you!…
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First Day
There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. (~Anais Nin)
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I Do
All at once everything looks different Now that I see you (Tangled) When he said, “I do,” he looked at me with devotion that took my breath away. He still does.