stars light up the night. big Texas sky covers us graciously. tucking us in for a story. campfire burns. we stare. mesmerized by light and warmth. notes play as voices sing. sharing loss and desire. we understand each other. universal stories. contentment. joyful noise. he reaches out for my hand as we walk. stomach flutters.
Enthusiastic Yes!
The Gift of Presence
It’s my mom’s birthday today. Happy Birthday Mom! Love you! It’s mine next week. I don’t tell you this so you will shower me with presents or birthday wishes (although that would be lovely). I tell you this because it has me thinking. People say, “What do you want for your birthday?” This is a