It was a hot, sticky summer day, where the air is thick with heat. Even though it was intensely hot, the streets were full and bustling. A middle aged, scruffy man sat cross legged on the sidewalk, his baseball cap turned upside down on the ground by his feet, as he held a sign that read, “I’m hungry. Can you spare some change?” That day changed my life. Continue reading
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Open Eyes
It’s been awhile since I last posted. In this time away from writing my life has felt overwhelmed with the goodness of God. This does not mean that everything is hunky dory, but it does mean that I have had my eyes opened in a greater degree of God’s goodness in my life.
Mid May was when I began to pray, Continue reading
Mamma Mia
I can’t believe that on May 14th it will be 15 years since my mother has passed away. This week has been hard on my heart and emotions. It’s been 15 years since I heard her say my name. 15 years since I felt the warmth of her hands. 15 years since I’ve heard her pray and laugh. 15 years since I have seen her stunning face and beautiful smile. I can look at a picture, but it’s just not the same. Today, one day before the anniversary of her death, I want to honour Mamma mia. Continue reading