A season of waiting. Much longer than any of us anticipated. Yet, I have been here before. Not in this same way of course, but waiting is not new to me. I bet it’s not to you either. It is an uncomfortable space. The lack of control in seasons of waiting is difficult to manage, … Continue reading The Panic Button
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Dear Covid-19
Dear Covid 19, I see you. The way you hang in the air like a storm cloud, just waiting for someone to walk through your invisible mist. I see how you race to snatch the breath out of their lungs before they even know you are there. You are a brutal bully. Always looking for … Continue reading Dear Covid-19
You Can’t Rush the Wind
While we see the disciples gathering together regularly throughout scripture, the first time they were commanded to shelter in place for an extended time is described in Acts chapter 1:4. “Do not leave Jerusalem,” he said. “Wait for the gift my Father promised.” This is the risen Jesus talking. He says. Wait. Receive. Those are … Continue reading You Can’t Rush the Wind
Dear Healthcare Professionals
Dear ALL Healthcare Professionals, I feel the need to tell you how precious you are. I want to be gentle with my words because I know you are fragile right now. I know in the midst of this crisis you are holding it together, but barely. You have on your superhero armor. You are masters … Continue reading Dear Healthcare Professionals
The First Corona Death
My friend Terry lost her husband yesterday. It is the first Corona death of someone I know. I have heard that by the time it is over, we will all know someone who has died from it. I know several who have battled this foe. Some of them are in ICU to receive critical care, … Continue reading The First Corona Death