About From the Mango Tree
As an only child, the mango tree and books were my haven in a lonely, busy world. From high up in the mango tree, I watched passersby and wondered about their lives. I now know that joy and sorrow, the...
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Is Prayer Enough?
“You know what, Anita? I have seven friends, including you, who are going through challenging times,” a friend shared. “And, I…I feel so helpless...” Her voice trailed off over the phone.“Well, you can...
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American Idol's Gift To Me
Her curls shake as she bounces up and down in her seat. Eyes shining, she turns to me, “This is the best gift ever, Mom. Thank you so much!”I lean toward her as she takes our photo. “Who would’ve...
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Where Is God in the Midst of Pain?
Blurry vision and a red eye were my first clues. When light sent shafts of pain through my eye, I didn’t need the doctor to confirm what I knew. Iritis had returned.The ophthalmologist’s words, “Let’s...
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A Prayer for Christmas…and Always
“Lord, how much is enough?” I swallowed against the lump in my throat. For three years or so iritis had attacked my eyes, but this year the inflammation had spread, affecting my back and other joints,...
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Just One Word
“What’s your word for 2012?” many of my writer friends asked each other earlier this year. “Relationships,” “hope,” “believe,” “joy,” and “perseverance were some of the answers.Though familiar with the...
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