Monthly Archives: May 2009

The Posture of Hospitality

As soon as I answered the phone, I knew she was sad. The pause. The catch in her voice. “Sweet friend, are you o-kay?” Then the floodgates opened and the tears came in earnest. My friend was having a crisis … Continue reading

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Sweet Surprises, Sad Goodbyes

Mother’s Day 2009. A day full of sweet surprises. The treasures came in many forms (some material, some not) and they came in increments throughout the day. When I stepped out of the shower, I was greeted by my two … Continue reading

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