September 30

Ever-changing leaves

still shelter us from bright heat

while green becomes bold.

~ Twilla

September 24

It is three years ago today we learned the tragic news of tumors in Heidi's brain. I marked the day with a visit to the Stella Maris Chapel at St.John's Abbey. Heidi and I went there on a pilgrimage in November of 2011.

Chapel, star window

Remembering our visit

Star light shine on us

~ Jan

September 23

Remembering...

diagnosis day
too much pain, not enough time
lives changed forever

~ Maria

September 21

Recalling a phone conversation I had with Heidi days before her diagnosis....

Motherhood catch-up:

Ira walks, Junia grows,

Return dishes, when?

Yet, you are not well,

I hear worry in your voice. 

My heart fears the worst.

~ Twilla

September 15

Saint Paul Cathedral

Stained glass, patterns, candle lite prayers,

God in stone and glass

~ Jan

September 14

listen eagerly
notes better than imagined
I revel in song

~ Maria

September 13

Small datebook for bag,

2015, empty

You loved to schedule!

~ Jan

September 10

Martha; cousin, bride

Minnesota to  Texas

Bless Marlon. Welcome!

~ Jan

September 9

small foster kitten
sleeps, wrapped in girl's loving arms
full relaxation

~ Maria

September 7

Leaves, twigs, acorns, stones:

treasures unearthed by young hands,

shoved in my pockets.

~ Twilla

September 4

Touching the edges

Timeless interconnection

Sacred thin places

~ Twilla

September 3

Grilling in Portland

Alaska salmon, veggies

Outdoor family food

~ Jan

September 2

Hearts weighed down, heavy,

light's emergence slow to come.

We await the dawn.

~ Twilla