By Karen O’Connor Dr. Wu closed the door behind him as he entered the small, sterile room where my husband Charles and I sat, clutching each other’s hands. “I wish I had better news,” he said, glancing at the oncology report on the computer screen. “Charles, you have late-stage cancer that has metastasized to your […]
By Megan E. Vance I never thought my tears would stop. One sad day long ago, my family circle fragmented. My teenage daughter left our home and eventually estranged herself from the entire family. Perhaps your family has been broken too? I could spend pages telling you my long, unhappy story, but detailing my grief […]
By Blake Oliver I was at the hospital when they “called it.” Nothing prepares you for the moment when you lose someone close to you. I stared at Mom’s body until I couldn’t look anymore. I sobbed while a doctor patted my back. My mother had been ill about a year. Every day had the […]
By Sean Palmer It’s late. Not terribly late, but later than I’d normally find myself waiting for my French Press to deliver me a new pot of freshly ground attentiveness. I only drink two beverages—water and coffee—and since coffee is mostly water, I have, in my view, the healthiest drinking habits in the world. I’m […]
By Sarah Mae Ratliff God gave the command of observing the Sabbath, but we often feel too overworked and busy to obey this command. Our culture generally allows a week or two of rest throughout the year or maybe during a few major holidays, but in our fast-paced, busy society, a weekly Sabbath observance is […]
