New Life
I have a new granddaughter! Ella was born about 1 am Saturday morning. That was joyful news to cap off a week of good news. New babies are so totally unaware of the hope and joy they bear. They just exist, right there in the moment. A new little one, in this strange…
On being positive
This week has brought much joy – much good news. There was a college graduation, a job offer, a contract on a house (in this market, that is cause for great joy) and the imminent arrival of a second granddaughter. It also brought up my dispairing side. I found…
Graduation
Graduation took less than 2 hours. No guest speaker. New PhD’s hooded all together at the same time. But, every name got called, and it was streamed over the internet, so my mom got to watch Daniel cross the stage. She probably had a better view than I did….
Change is the only thing that stays the same
My youngest child graduates from college this afternoon. He’ll be moving on to another city, probably on Sunday. The last chick to leave the nest – well, he’s not lived under our roof for several years, but he’s been right here in town. Change….
Rain
This afternoon it stormed. About 5, I was trying to finish up and leave the office and the power flickered a bit. I didn’t pay much attention until I got up to go. I don’t actually have windows, but there are some across the room from me, so when I turned…