Victor’s CrownsA couple of weeks ago I had the honor of attending the ceremonies when my husband, Gary, was inducted into the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of...
Make RoomAs I put more items in a moving box, I glanced around at what was left. I sighed, thinking that my efforts have barely made a dent in...
Heart Surgery“Scalpel, please”. I watched the physician’s hands in the mirror above me. My heart fluttered as he carefully cut a callused section...
What is One? As some of you know, my family has been praying for the healing of a dear man who is in the midst of some serious health issues. I could...
The Altar and the CrownThe miner carefully chipped at the piece of rock in front of him. He shone his light on the remaining pieces, considering carefully...
FreedomI looked at the path behind me, marveling at my vantage point. “Look!” I exclaimed to him. “There’s where I stumbled and fell and was...
The DoorHe had never noticed the door before. It wasn’t surprising, really. The door was well hidden. And he didn’t really notice it as...
JusticeJustice had finally caught up with me. At least that’s what everybody said. But justice is supposed to make everything right. Why did...
Not TodayThis time he had gone too far. He threatened our children. We could take all of the hits and blows against us. We are strong and we...
The SpotThey came back every year to this same spot, not to grieve, as some would suppose, but to remember life and miracles and happiness. ...