by Deb Farris | May 2, 2015 | Musings
Happiness sneered at Joy I am more relatable Identifiable Creatable Buyable Thinkable Controllable Joy responded, you are servant to the situation I am found within, in relationship I come in seasons of defeat, anguish There, sparks of joy rise No person can create me...
by Deb Farris | Apr 30, 2015 | Musings
We wait Long days, noise, silence Chilled, weakened Fruit has not yet appeared But see wonders Promises of rebirth In you Around you
by Deb Farris | Apr 7, 2015 | Family, Uncategorized
The inner stirrings of new life and pain woke me in the night and in a fog, I thought I was pregnant. I remembered the feeling, clearly, from all those years ago as I made my way to the bathroom. I knew it was Eastertide—a time of wonder and hope—but even in my...
by Deb Farris | Jan 1, 2015 | Musings, Uncategorized
The day before Christmas, we talked about waves. My son’s call came in the early morning from a thousand miles away–I closed my eyes so he could sit beside me. It was an honest talk…..one where we let the truth rise and fall on each other. A mother...
by Deb Farris | Dec 19, 2014 | Musings, Uncategorized
When the sun is scarce and the air too cold to breathe, I do my best to ignore the dryness in my eyes and on the tips of my fingers. I listen to more music and try to remember to take vitamin D. I take walks to avoid the dreaded seasonal depression that comes along...
