Grief doesn't fight fair Ambushing me Hollowing out my heart and mind So it can fill them full Welling out my eyes Into my empty hands. But Grace is there too. As I watch the growing gray streaks in the pre-dawn sky Bare feet pad out to find me- my seven-year-old Miracle. He… Continue reading Grief
The mad rush of the school year has consumed our lives. Between keeping up with the kids' homework and laundry and lunches, and managing teaching duties with the end of the first quarter looming ahead... well, let's not think about all of that right now. Fall break and family visits gave the Clare family excellent… Continue reading Exploring Mount Rainier National Park
We thought we'd lost him As I stood before the room Of shining morning faces Who didn't understand Why Teacher's went pale. Driving to the clinic I pulled over When the sobs came too hard. Dear God, please. Not this. Waiting. Barely breathing Until a flicker of light- A tiny heart's flutter- Shone… Continue reading Miracle
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