Anyone who knows me, even casually, understands how much I loved my Mama. She was such a joy in my life, and it goes without saying that I miss her every day. Still, her legacy continues—in my heart and in the hearts of those who were influenced by her life. One thing that always made…
Tag: friendship
Grace and Forgiveness
I’ve spent a great deal of time pondering the concept of grace. One of the very first grace-filled moments that I can recall took place when I was about seven years old. Jim was a soft-spoken man and the owner of a small gas station in Vallejo, California that I passed by each day on…
The Porch Light
My childhood was more than memorable. If I ever had any inclination of jeopardizing the blessed freedom I had been afforded due to my trustworthy nature, it was quickly banished from my thoughts. I loved being able to run the neighborhood in the summertime, and I knew how to ensure that it stayed that way;…
Matthew
Our eyes met from across the table, and it was love at first sight. His dark brown eyes and my light blues locked. He smiled, and my heart skipped a beat. And then he asked the question that would change my world forever, “Do you want to use my scissors?” My second grade days were…
Miss Boots
She was my sweet calico kitty, possessing just as many delightful ways as she did multi-colored patterns on her beautiful fur coat. Her four white boots made it all but easy to choose an appropriate name. I loved Miss Boots right from the beginning. Mom and Dad brought her home when she was just a…
Field of Memories 