I made this observation to Axel today as we took our walk: When creeks sing, you know they’re going through something. For long stretches when we walk by the creek, it is silent. Seemingly still, even though there is an underlying current moving it along. But when obstacles block the customary flow — when theContinue reading “When Creeks Sing”
Category Archives: Faith
Little House Revisited
I’ve been at home with Axel for the past two weeks recovering from Influenza A as well as a minor head injury sustained during my bout with the flu (I made a trip to the emergency room: four hours later, after an EKG and CT scan, I had two staples in my head. Don’t layContinue reading “Little House Revisited”
When Axel Transfers Joy
“To get the full measure of joy, you must have someone to divide it with.” Mark Twain I read that recently and it resonated with me. I thought of it yesterday while Axel and I were out on a walk. If for no other reason, it’s good for me to have a dog because itContinue reading “When Axel Transfers Joy”
Love Letter from the Family
I’ve shared my thoughts, feelings and memories about Jeff this week. Now, it’s the rest of the family’s turn. Part 5 of The Boy We Loved, Once Upon a Time – posts about my nephew, Jeff, who died of cancer 25 years ago this week. Grandpa & Grandma K Some time after Jeff’s death, IContinue reading “Love Letter from the Family”
The Boy I Thought I Knew
Part 4 of The Boy We Loved, Once Upon a Time – posts about my nephew, Jeff, who died of cancer 25 years ago this week. My nephew Jeff liked a good roller coaster. The anticipation of the climb uphill, the dizzying heights, the breakneck speed, the swooping freefalls down. He knew what to expectContinue reading “The Boy I Thought I Knew”
Karna Eastlund Haugen 