The most devastating wildfire in California, a state of many wildfires, is still raging near where my brother Larry lives. It’s “the most” in every way—acres burned, houses destroyed, lives lost. “Camp Fire” sounds cozy and idyllic until it’s the name of such a fire. It’s now, since it began Thursday morning, only 30% contained. … [Read more…]
Another death of one of our Bread of Life Cafe attenders. This family has come faithfully every Wednesday for years. We only knew them by first names, but I’ll call them Dad, who was rather chunky, Mom, quite tiny and bird-like, and Daughter, built like her dad and always wearing a knit cap. Dad died in … [Read more…]
Even though I so often fail to be the person I think God wants me to be, I can look back and see progress. I would hope that being a Christian for 59 years would have an effect on my habits and attitudes. For example, as a teacher I felt it ridiculous that parents would take their … [Read more…]
I knew it was chilly outside, but I was only running out to get the newspaper. And then I saw this adorable little curly blonde head on a tiny body, standing on the sidewalk by the street. She wore lightweight Disney pajamas and was barefooted. I figured her for between two and three years old. … [Read more…]
Today was difficult for me. I had plans–plans for my own “hope and a future.” They did not materialize. But then, as my mother loved to misquote Robert Burns, “The best-laid schemes of boys and men gang oft awry.” (She hated mice and would not even say the word.) I got up early to get … [Read more…]
Wednesday mornings are sacred to me. That’s the day some of my youngest friends come to visit—moms and babies—from 9:30-11. The young mothers and I eat, laugh, talk, pray, and study the Bible. The toddlers play in the playroom under the volunteer supervision of my friend Fay. I’ve missed various events because I do not … [Read more…]
