Talked with a colleague today. She is feeling down, questioning her call, wondering if she is a failure at parish ministry. I tried to reassure her but I know that she will have to weather these feelings, dig deep within to clarify … read more.
I received an email the other day announcing plans for my upcoming high school reunion. As I clicked and waited for the message to load, I sighed wistfully. I couldn’t believe it had been thirty years since I had graduated. Where did … read more.
My first child was born on January 25, 2001, a bit past the due date. The whole holiday season had been filled with anticipation and preparation. My father had died six months earlier and we were all experiencing the grief of our … read more.
My family decided to start off 2024 with the flu! While our shots certainly kept the worst symptoms at bay, three of us have been down for days! Liam remains well and has been our lifeline to the outside world!
In December 2020, my younger child Angus went into the hospital on the Winter Solstice and didn’t come out until Epiphany. They never identified his illness and in only two weeks he was home.
Liam and I went to get a … read more.
A tornado went over my house last Sunday. The EF1 storm touched down about a mile from us. This is rare in our neighborhood, and I can’t remember a tornado this close since I was a little girl. Birmingham is sheltered by … read more.
This is my 57th holiday season. For my first Christmas I was 8 months old, firstborn to delighted older parents and surrounded by excited aunts, uncles, and grandparents. There had not been a baby born on either side of the family in … read more.
Happy Thanksgiving Friends!
I have been doing some deep cleaning, sorting and clearing out at my house. It’s part of the holiday season that I never look forward to but am always glad to have done.
I have spent a … read more.
