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Musings: Parenthood; Life; Death; Faith

 

Too many topics for one writing you say.  Today my friends are faced with the heart-breaking decision of “pulling the plug” on their beautiful 11-year old daughter, Sophia.  A week ago she was alive with a life full of promises.  Today she lies brain dead in a hospital bed and the so-called “magical three days”, when one waits for an inexplicable miracle, are drawing to a close.

I too have a daughter.  She was once 11 years old, and that 11-year old is still alive inside of her.  So I find myself inexorably drawn to thinking: what if it . . . → Read More: Musings: Parenthood; Life; Death; Faith

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Musings: Feeling Blessed

 

As I sat in my screened room this morning enjoying my quiet time with God, I felt so profoundly moved that a few tears rolled down my cheeks.  I was suddenly struck by just how blessed I am in life. It’s not that I wasn’t already aware of this fact, but this morning, in that particular moment, it just smacked me right between the eyes, hit me in the solar plexus, took my breathe away.

I am truly blessed beyond belief as I acknowledge just the basics of my life.  As far as I am aware I have good . . . → Read More: Musings: Feeling Blessed