”Hey, do you need any help?” she asked.
”No, I think I’m okay,” I have replied a million times over the years.
Category: Love
Worth Remembering
One of my favorite things about a memorial service is the way people gather. Loved ones and distant relatives come together in moments that rarely happen otherwise.
The Light of Love
I zoomed in immediately. From behind, the resemblance was uncanny. The thought ran through my mind: my mom had joined them on their trip–quietly present, watching from a few steps away.
When Love Merges into Traffic
I have one pet peeve when I’m driving. There is no greater offense that can launch me into road rage faster.
The Sound That Shook Me, the Truth That Grounds Me
Then came the sound. A car backfired as it passed. Sharp pops rang through the air. I jumped, then ducked. My heart pounded as I searched for the cause.
Infinite Supply: More Than One Way to Be Loved
I am grateful for the reminder: love is not scarce. It’s always flowing–we just need to stay open to its many channels. Sometimes it comes in a wagging tail or wet doggie kiss. Other times, it
Letting go of Chopsticks: What am I mentally rehearsing?
I played the piano and the clarinet when I was a kid. These days that skill is mostly forgotten–except for a handful of memorized songs I can still peck out on a piano. If I picked up a clarinet
When Life Feels Too Hard
Do you ever get weary? Like the weight of life’s demands is too hard to bear? Have you ever just wanted to quit the endless tasks and responsibilities? I’ve felt it too–the longing for life t
The Sacrifices of Love: small acts, big impact
A speaker I once heard said, “It’s all just theory until you walk in the door at night. That’s the laboratory of life where we get to practice that theory.”
Ambushed by acts of love & kindness
My new puppy, Manney, loves to ambush faces with licks and nips. He’s five months old, and, since the day we met, he always gone straight for the face and neck to offer snuggles. It was sweet at