Tides

Tides

Last year, at this time I sat on this beach in Kauai. Poipu is a favorite beach and we were thrilled to see the monk seals sunning themselves. Do you see that line of rocks that weaves from the beach to the sand bar? That’s what’s left after the waves...
We Shall Not Be Overcome

We Shall Not Be Overcome

Fear held me in its grips. For a few days, I slipped away into the darkness brought on by making my fears bigger than my God.  A doubt, a dabble in the darkness and I can feel myself slipping into a world controlled by my fears. The darkness which summons me to...
As Good As It Gets

As Good As It Gets

Friday night brought good food and quiet conversations with my friend about what I cannot change. Being able to voice my heart brought release, and the counsel refocused me.  It was exactly what I needed after a relentless week. This morning I woke up with the chorus...
Monarch Moments

Monarch Moments

I missed it! The butterfly chrysalis I brought home 5 days ago hatched when I wasn’t looking.  I was helping my father-in-law trim the flowers in the back yard and only after I cut a branch off the milkweed plant did I see the cocoon hanging. So, I brought my...