I sat there in the rumbling car, staring at him.  His laugh.  It often came suddenly, sweetly. And flooded my heart with warmth. His driving was confident.  Patient but intentional. “Read to me” he would coo, his eyes firmly on the road, half a smile.“Something in Corinthians, sweet girl.” It was a new experience. I’d never read [...]

So this week I got sick.  Right after I returned from a short vacation. Oooops.  My mom’s reaction was, “Are you going to get fired for taking two sick days after taking three vacation days?”  Such a practical woman.   One of the many reasons I love her.  I also love her because she’s the one who [...]