Forty-seven: the name given to this freshly opened document because of the many, MANY opened, unnamed and forgotten documents that preceded it. But this number is child’s play compared to unread emails in my inbox. It’s four digits. There I…
Fire has always frightened me. I can remember the exact stiff, white jeans and frilly top I was wearing the day a controlled burn on our farmland got a mind of its own and hopped fence lines and ditches. It…
“This isn’t going to be pretty, Chelsey. You are going to have a baby today.” My doctor’s dramatic tone ushered worry and panic into the room. Our overdue baby’s heart rate had dropped to a concerning low, and they thought…
Although most of the Midwest is in denial, spring truly is just around the corner. A ray of sunshine actually made me feel warm today! Anyway, my favorite season is upon us, but with it comes a burden of homesickness…
During Holy Week eight years ago I visited a Jewish synagogue. The rabbi showed us around and I was captivated by the ornate craftsmanship and architecture. I was in Zwolle, Netherlands and this beautiful, yet simple place of worship was…
