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A Home Divided- A Lesson in Forgiveness
“Your dad wants a divorce, and I’m giving it to him”
These were the words that sent my picture perfect world crashing down around me.
My body felt numb. Was this just a dream?
My mother’s words rang in my ears over and over again, but they just didn‘t make any sense.
Dazed and silent, my only thought […]
Open My Eyes Lord
Is there someone you know today who needs help? Stop a moment and look around this week to see who it is that needs your help. Sometimes it’s not apparent when someone is in need. Most people are reluctant to share their needs with others. But if you ask God the Father to show you […]
Read More..>>Memories of Mom
Mental illness is a presence, a dark puzzling presence. You can feel it in a quiet house, a clock ticking, a bedroom door closed, and children not playing.
My mother suffered with depression and paranoia. As a child, I didn’t understand why my mother slept most of the day. She didn’t bother to get dressed some […]
