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Being a mother is complex and to summarize it through one lens of experience does not do it justice. But here is an attempt to validate the challenges and dignity of mothering, done through a haiku with multiple stanzas. Happy Mother's Day. - The art of walking in all directions at once holding the loose... Continue Reading →
I wrote this 9 years ago on the first Easter after our son Asa died. As we anticipate Easter this year, I am reminded how Easter takes on fuller and truer meaning in the shadow of sorrow. Living through the death of my own son introduced me anew to the death of God's son. It was a moment of conversion for me. It showed me that...
Our Jesus? Hanging on a tree From a distance we see The Infinity reduced to finality The Emblem of our collective hostility Hanging on a tree For all to see our misplaced hope Our ill-placed means to cope with our fate, enwrapped in darkness’ cloak The future; fractured. Cut off from hope Like Judas: desperately... Continue Reading →
Today is our 11th wedding anniversary! Last year we celebrated our first decade of marriage with a whimsical trip through Iceland, Sweden and Norway. (Sigh, we miss traveling). We wanted to give you a personal glimpse into our relationship and history. I (Jo) am sharing the poem I wrote to Tim for our anniversary last... Continue Reading →
I tend to orient my days around tasks and getting things done. I relish the feeling that comes with crossing out a line on my “To Do” list. Accompanied with this sense of completion, I am guided by my practical mindset. My plans and my purchases are measured by their usefulness and functionality. And... Continue Reading →
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