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In its season

There was nothing to do except try to fall back asleep. But trying was like sweeping up a pile of ants: as soon as I gathered my thoughts, they ran every which way and I started to panic because I knew I needed sleep to face my to-do list for tomorrow. Continue reading In its season

TrishOctober 1, 2020September 29, 2020Leave a comment
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Happy fall!

Crisp fall air. Charcoal smoldering in a grill. A porch swing caught in a breeze, beckoning. Drying corn along quiet country roads. Baby giggles. Sun-scented laundry. Family wedding plans… Continue reading Happy fall!

TrishSeptember 17, 20201 Comment
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Obeying when it doesn’t make sense

Obeying when it doesn’t make sense is a struggle for me. Is it for you too? Continue reading Obeying when it doesn’t make sense

TrishAugust 20, 2020July 7, 20201 Comment
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Recommended books for you

I love to read. During lockdown, I raided my Stateside library’s ebook stash. I also had quite a few unread books on my Kindle. And there was no time like the present. Continue reading Recommended books for you

TrishJuly 30, 2020June 24, 2020Leave a comment
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Made in God’s image: thoughts on sexual harassment- Part 2

Regardless of how others respond to your experience, it still happened. So now what? Continue reading Made in God’s image: thoughts on sexual harassment- Part 2

TrishJune 4, 2020May 26, 2020Leave a comment
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Made in God’s image: thoughts on sexual harassment- Part 1

You are “very good” because you were created in God’s image. It’s integral; you cannot be separated from it.  Continue reading Made in God’s image: thoughts on sexual harassment- Part 1

TrishMay 28, 2020May 26, 20201 Comment
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The woman in the mirror

Who is that woman in the mirror staring back at me?

Glazed eyes from sorting through language notes all day. Almost in tears from how much there is still to learn and how does she start? Really start? Continue reading The woman in the mirror

TrishMay 14, 2020May 10, 20202 Comments
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Stop and wonder

[David] had his days in lockdown too, hiding in caves, fearing for his life. Outside of lockdown, he had marriage problems, disobedient children, years of war, etc. Yet, he says that he knows God’s goodness and steadfast love are in those days too. Continue reading Stop and wonder

TrishApril 30, 2020May 4, 20201 Comment
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Together and separate: a quick update

It was almost 11 p.m. on Saturday evening. 

Below me rang voices of a family celebrating the close of a day long fast. Day 2 of Ramadan. 

Beside them was the bouncing of a hollow ball against concrete walls and ceiling and the laughter from a family typically strained, but not tonight. Continue reading Together and separate: a quick update

TrishApril 26, 20202 Comments
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That I’ll probably be a snowbird and other things you might not know about me

It’s true. I’ll probably be the old lady who moves to Florida every winter. Continue reading That I’ll probably be a snowbird and other things you might not know about me

TrishApril 16, 2020April 3, 20202 Comments

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