The corner of my eye caught a pick-up truck being slung off the spaghetti loop exit to the road right in front of me. It started fishtailing. The slick roads provided no traction as it wavered uncontrollably between its lane and mine. I tapped on the breaks to avoid hitting the truck, only to find … Continue reading Wrecking My Definition of Protection
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The Hidden Plea of Empty Hearts
Smooth plastic casing slipped through her hand just in time to tap the hollow heart underneath the picture. Another like. But of course that post didn’t need it. 104 was already enough. Her gut sank at the sight because her last picture had only gotten 71 whole hearts. Likes. “Why don’t I have the money … Continue reading The Hidden Plea of Empty Hearts
Pursuing Patience
The other night I was talking to my brother at dinner. I had been feeling down that day and was telling him how it is hard to wait for my future husband. He quickly responded by saying bluntly, “Actually, it’s not that hard. All you have to do is wait.” As abstract as this whole … Continue reading Pursuing Patience
Trust His Healing
I flung myself onto my bed, defeated. It was midnight. He said he would be here at 10. I had been excited to see him all day, but he had disappointed me…again. Why did I care about him so much when all he did was hurt and confuse me? He finally texted back with some … Continue reading Trust His Healing