While we conducted close readings of “The Wanderer” and “The Seafarer,” a real-life storm raged its way across town outside. It seemed that night had fallen in the middle of the afternoon, and the rain ricocheted against the window panes as thunder threatened to make the ground tremble. As the skies surrendered their burdens toContinue reading “Day 6 – Dissociation”
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body
We had class in the dark and suddenly I wished we could do everything in the dark. Vulnerable, safe, I almost fell asleep. She read aloud to us, her children, her brood, gathered around her with pencils poised and eyelids fluttering. She read to us about a man who used to run, who felt theContinue reading “body”
Stories from 4FF4: Life is a Gift
In the morning, I thought of you and smiled. It still aches. It hurts to remember that you’re not here. And yet, somehow, I feel as if you’re still here. Your smile is alive and well. Your laugh rings through our hallways and the little family room in your split-level house. Your kindness still touchesContinue reading “Stories from 4FF4: Life is a Gift”
Overwhelming, Never-Ending
His love comes after me. He breaks through my passivity, opens my sleepy eyelids, and kicks down my walls of flippancy. He brings life to my numbness, warms my frozen heart, and aligns my path to His. My stumbling, hesitant footsteps had begun to drag. Where was God? He was all around me, all theContinue reading “Overwhelming, Never-Ending”
Friend of Sinners
There’s a beautiful wood carving of a cross in this home I visit often. It hangs on a wall, at the head of the dining table, reminding all who see it of the names of God. It includes all the holy titles such as, “Lord” and “Wonderful Counselor,” and names that reflect the humility ofContinue reading “Friend of Sinners”
