I was nearing the end of my walk, approaching the last bend before the wide-open field, when a voice startled me. “Guys, I need help!” a child’s voice cried out […]
When Friends Move Away: Three Picture Books to Bring Comfort
At the start of summer, we said goodbye to our friends. They moved two states away. Despite the passing of time and the start of fall, I still feel the […]
Review: Birdie’s Bargain
Birdie’s Bargain begins with a prayer. It’s a prayer that many of us have prayed when we reached the end of ourselves. When ten-year old Birdie’s dad is stationed in […]
Keep Turning the Pages
One brisk morning in fall, when the leaves fell from the trees and the wind rattled the windows, my daughter woke with a persistent cough and fever. The kind that […]
Impromptu Picnics
On a warm Saturday afternoon, our ten-year old neighbor from Italy stopped by. He’s lived in our community for several years, and I often enjoy chatting with him. He and […]