Monthly Archives: November 2009

Reclaiming Thanksgiving

“The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No Americans have been more impoverished than these who, nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving.” – H. U. Westermayer I’ve started calling it the “Lost Holiday”. You know the one … Continue reading

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Tramping thru the Great Door

“As you sit on the hillside, or lie prone under the trees of the forest, or sprawl wet-legged by a mountain stream, the great door, that does not look like a door, opens.”  - Stephen Graham, The Gentle Art of Tramping … Continue reading

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Saying "I'm Sorry" and the Journey from Head to Heart

He’s learning the way of brokenness. Learning to bow his stiff neck and soften his rebellious heart. He used to think getting punished was the hard part. He’s realizing that dealing with his heart is actually much more difficult. The … Continue reading

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The Quiet Voice of Gratitude

If there’s one thing I’ve observed over the years, it’s that gratitude comes quietly. Doesn’t it? The angry, frustrated voices always seem louder than a soft-spoken word of thanks or a heartfelt word of appreciation. It’s so obvious in our … Continue reading

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Birthday Wishes and Questions Answered

Sleepy girl, padding up the hallway with a smile already playing on her lips. “Happy Birthday, to me,” she sings with a grin. Bold at first and then a little embarrassed. Pausing to see if we’ll all join in and … Continue reading

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Beauty Challenge: Muddy Jeans and the Boy Who Wears Them

The challenge was a simple one. Find beauty this week. That was her admonition – find it even in the ugly. My new cyber friend with her wise words and tender heart. How did she know that my heart was … Continue reading

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