The glider recognizes me this morning. I’ve spent a lot of time in it over these last weeks. I pull it out to the middle of the room so I can see out over the bay. I pick up this book and page through it, pause to savor words. And my heart stops on this […]
It’s Magic
Afternoon view from Mom’s window She brings her index finger to her tongue, licks it and points it toward the wall. Her finger quivers, and I think of E.T. “What are you doing, Mom?” “Magic,” she says. Later they come to reposition her. “We’re going to move you up in bed now.” They grasp the […]
Saturday Snaps: Cottage Window Views
On your feet now—applaud God! Bring a gift of laughter, sing yourselves into his presence. ~Psalm 100:1 (Message) Linking up with sweet Kelly. Follow the button for some amazing photos.
Puzzling the Pieces and Feeling Like Home
We’ve gone to the family room to Skype them in, the friends from the Netherlands. This technology, it’s new to my dad. My sister tries to describe the room we’re in. The sofa, she says, pulls out into a double bed. And the chairs recline. I’m surprised. They recline? Did they tell us that? They […]
