Empty Christmas
Dec25

Empty Christmas

The air was thin

A heart restless, empty within

Another Christmas, another song
Yet we wonder: “This will go on for how long?”
Dusty tinsel lined the Wal-Mart shelves
Thanksgiving decorations were crowded out with elves
The bells were ringing
Mariah Carey kept on singing…

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When Christmas Isn’t Merry
Dec19

When Christmas Isn’t Merry

Because He can handle it all. . .
He gave me my joy, and He can carry my pain.
He sits with me in my mess and loves me anyway.

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Are We There Yet?!
Dec06

Are We There Yet?!

Our effervescent daughter let out an uncharacteristic sigh and said, “When are we eevveerrr going to arrive?” 
“Hey, yeah dad, are we there yet? When are we gonna get to Aunt Sarah’s house?” our ten-year-old son chimed in. . . .

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