prayer – The OW Factor

Sudden death

A dear friend of more than thirty years, who was my age, died suddenly last week. If you are a praying person, I ask that you hold up her husband and their children to God in prayer. One thing I’ve learned is that grief and loss are terribly difficult but even more so in thisContinue reading “Sudden death”

Coping

I have often said, and heard others say, “I’m coping.” Usually, that implies something positive. It’s like saying, “I’m ok, I’ll be alright.” I’m learning, however, that coping isn’t really a good thing, or at least, it is not ultimately positive. You see, I’m learning that there are things I’ve been coping with my wholeContinue reading “Coping”

Devastated

I’m raw and unfocused today. Overnight, we learned some news that is hard to process and absorb. Think of the aphorism about ripping the bandage off of a deep wound that has not healed, and maybe never will. And then seeing that the wound is deeper, much deeper, than you ever realized before. I amContinue reading “Devastated”

Thanksgiving

No, not the American holiday. I refer to just the word: thanksgiving. It means, at least according to one definition, “an expression of gratitude, especially to God.” Today, and for days to come, I am focused on giving thanks. Things in my life continue to be challenging and upsetting, but lately, there have been someContinue reading “Thanksgiving”

I can’t breathe

“I can’t breathe.” This simple statement resonates around the world today, especially for people of color. It’s something that multiple people have said over and over again as they lay dying at the hands of police. It has rightfully become a rallying cry against injustice, oppression, and mistreatment. It resonates powerfully with me as well,Continue reading “I can’t breathe”