by skimhenson | Nov 11, 2011 | holidays, patriotism
The shadows of our neighbor’s American flag flapped against the dark sky. In that moment, I watched from our kitchen window the colors that shown as a symbol of all our country’s been through this decade. Indelibly melded is today’s November 11th holiday...
by skimhenson | Nov 7, 2011 | faith
Our daughter married three weeks ago, in a storybook wedding. God was in every detail, right down to her shoes and “something borrowed,” a dragonfly necklace from her grandfather that belonged to me. The wedding weekend was so overwhelmingly perfect that it made me...
by skimhenson | Oct 17, 2011 | choices and decisions, pain
In her caretaking role over the past few years, a friend visibly softened while dealing with her mom’s demands during declining health. I hated what I witnessed both women going through. Yet, I treasured how acceptance and allowing others closer became a part of my...
by skimhenson | Oct 14, 2011 | envy, happiness and joy
For years I’ve practiced celebrating with family, friends and even strangers over their good fortune. Being delighted for others has proven one of life’s gifts. I’ve done it for so long, it’s second nature. Or so I thought, until my tedious day turned out...
by skimhenson | Sep 26, 2011 | letting go, relationships, family stories
My husband John and I ran to the overhang, holding the same umbrella. Both of us wet from our knees down when we got inside, I pulled off my shoes and sat cross-legged on the overstuffed corduroy sofa. Our son Rusty met us there and asked if his sister was coming. We...