God took me to church in the middle of the allergist’s office. And I realized we need a new narrative. As a body and as brothers and sisters who are called to be united, we need a new normal. It started with a misunderstanding with the nurse about my son’s health. After waiting two and a half months to be allowed back into the office so my son could get his shots, she was about to send us home again. I thought to myself, “This is never going to end.” This thought repeated itself as I Continue Reading
Why the Best Is Yet to Come
I admit, I don't always live like the best is yet to come. Take the other day, for example. I almost missed it. It was the third day in a row of grey, overcast whether, and a mixture of ice and snow covered the ground. My three-year-old played inside while I did some last minute Christmas shopping online. Then, I hurried to round up my two youngest and pick up my firstborn from after school activities. As we made our way down the mountain, it appeared. With swift movement, it peaked from Continue Reading
That Longing for Something We Can’t Quite Grasp
I'll never forget the first time a made it down the mountain without falling. For a solid hour prior to my victory run, a slid on my behind. Something about having large pieces of fiberglass on my feet kept me glued to the ground. Then, once I learned to get up, I fell every five seconds. But after making too making face plants in the snow to count, I found my rhythm. In somewhat disbelief, I actually enjoyed skiing. I remember getting to the bottom of the run and looking back at the mountain Continue Reading
