• Our Kids, Our Family,  The Mystery of Marriage

    So Much New

    Today. Eldest son got his long-coveted tattoo.  He’s in Portland now, safe and sound.  Ready to start Year Two of Multnomah University and Season Two of college basketball.  While these all spin away from my reach, I am grateful for the always visible hand of our Lord – and a solid knowledge that I have done my best so far. …

  • Living Vertically,  The Mystery of Marriage

    Wow

    How can this be? Flooded with a new blessing.  Understanding grace as it overcomes me with a love and forgiveness undeserved. Gifts of love on this earth that shock me with joy.  Each time I feel a new sense of my on weakness(es!), I am simultaneously washed with the blood – the unmistakable and unfathomable love of God.  I see…

  • Our Kids, Our Family,  The Mystery of Marriage

    Being Present

    She moved the pillow to the center of the bed:  submission to the truth.  He is with Jesus and her life is changed.  How can she be happy that he’s gone?  How can we celebrate the joy of heaven when we have such guttural pain in our body?  It’s the most ultimate choice that we must work through in our…