As C.S. Lewis’ wife came near the end of her life, she told him one day that their joy would soon end; that she was close to dying. When he replied that he didn’t want to think about it, she said, “The pain is part of the happiness; That’s the deal.” We spent this … Read more
When peace like a river attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll… Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, “It is well, it is well, with my soul” That hymn has been running through my head for the last two days… I had another miscarriage on the fourth of July. … Read more
Kenny and I got a late start on our afternoon errands today; he napped for a little over two hours, though, so I didn’t mind too much! But by the time we got to the grocery store, we hit the after-work-pre-Fourth of July party-purchasing rush – and in our neighborhood that means people pushing … Read more