Rudy’s Angel

RUDY’S ANGEL I walked into the grocery store not particularly interested in buying groceries. I wasn’t hungry. The pain of losing my husband of 37 years was still too raw. And this grocery store held so many sweet memories. Rudy often came with me and almost every time he’d...

Rudy’s Angel

RUDY’S ANGEL I walked into the grocery store not particularly interested in buying groceries. I wasn’t hungry. The pain of losing my husband of 37 years was still too raw. And this grocery store held so many sweet memories. Rudy often came with me and almost every time he’d...

And God Said

AND GOD SAID I said, “God, I hurt.” And God said, “I know.” I said, “God, I cry a lot.” And God said, “That is why I gave you tears.” I said, “God I am so depressed.” And God said, “That is why I gave you sunshine.” I said,...

First Christmas in Heaven

FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below With tiny lights, like Heaven’s stars, reflecting on the snow . The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tear For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year. I hear the many...

Mom’s Last Laugh

MOM’S LAST LAUGH Consumed by my loss, I didn’t notice the hardness of the pew where I sat. I was at the funeral of my dearest friend – my mother. She finally had lost her long battle with cancer. The hurt was so intense, I found it hard to...