Monthly Archives: March 2021
Poolside Purity: A Hand Me Down Tale
Posted on March 19, 2021 Leave a Comment
I stood outside the Snack Shack looking over the schedule for the day. It was my first trip to camp and I wanted to be sure I didn’t miss any of the action. My small group of friends bounced with excitement as we perused the itinerary. First up was chapel followed by small group discussion […]
The Breaking of Me: A Hand Me Down Tale
Posted on March 12, 2021 Leave a Comment
We stood at the trunk of my car, neither of us knowing exactly what to say. The summer sun shone bright and I could feel the heat on my skin. “You are so brave,” he finally said. I felt anything but brave. I loaded the last box and tried to smile. “This will cost me […]
Grieving The Living
Posted on March 9, 2021 Leave a Comment
I wrote this piece two years ago. After a conversation with a close friend this weekend, it reminded me that many of us, for a myriad of reasons and in many ways, grieve the living… I learned yesterday afternoon my grandfather died. Grief is complex and complicated. The death of my Grandpa is going to […]
DeEtte Decker 