September 29, 2025

The Brood

I’m going through this time in my life where I don’t want to be anything but an encouragement to my children.

Sarah! You’re here!

I have this wonderful memory of sitting in a church. Alone in a row. My job was to save the row. Folks came along and looked at me, as they found their places. They were loving faces staring out at me. Nobody asked me who am I. Maybe they wondered.

Then my grandchildren arrived. They saw me! They knew me! They piled on top me and all around me. I didn’t look around! I just enjoyed the love.

Later I realized they must have seen who loved me! Who I am is that love.

I am praying for you all. Hang in there. It’s worth all the work!

Your love, Lord, reaches to the heavens, your faithfulness to the skies. Your righteousness is like the highest mountains, your justice like the great deep. You, Lord, preserve both people and animals. How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 36:5-7