BRAVEHEARTS

It started with a runny nose. Allergies? Within twenty-four hours I was glued to my bed with a centrifugal force. Aches, chills, and fever paralyzed me. I started coughing . . . and then I knew. The coronavirus was calling. I was fortunate. I recovered at home, and by the time I could smell and […]

Tags: belonging, belonging book, Blameshifting, coronavirus, Covid19, hold on, kiss the monster on the lips, laughter, let go, more than Normal, the Way back, we belong to each other

“My story is a rosary, the beads of which are the people and experiences that have made me what I am.  I have tried to move from one bead to the next, but my fingers are feeble and my eyes are tired.  So please forgive me; you will experience gaps and breaks in time and […]

Tags: All is Grace, Brennan Manning, Salvation Story

That love wins and God will not condemn anyone to eternal damnation A cell phone bill for under $30.00 Forgiveness An eye cream that erases dark circles Third, fourth, and even fifth chances Low-calorie comfort food that tastes good A real live person on the telephone who helps with cable or internet problems Unconditional, no-strings attached, […]

Tags: Addiction, Colorado, counselor, Giving, Philanthropy, Sharon Hersh, substance abuser

I haven’t written a blog for a long time.  I have a lot of excuses.  It was a rough summer, and yet despite the vicissitudes of hope and despair of the past months this new book hits the bookstore shelves October 29, 2010.  I can’t think of a better theme for my own heart and […]

Tags: Addiction, Begin Again, Believe Again, Colorado counselor, Sharon Hersh, substance abuser