Archive for November, 2010
My First Clue
November 28th, 2010 | Author: carriesuepepper
The crash woke us both from a sound sleep – it was a loud impact; a car had been hit somewhere in our neighborhood. Then, came the squealing tires. We thought of running out front to check it out, but it sounded far away, so we drifted back to dreamland. The next morning, Kevin opened the front door and I heard him say something that worried me. I don’t remember exactly what he said, but I remember the tone. Something was wrong.
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Life’s Reflections from the Hot Tub
November 21st, 2010 | Author: carriesuepepper
This morning, as I open the cover on our hot tub and slide down into warm water, looking up through bright yellow leaves to a clear blue November sky, I am greeted nearly instantly by our little hummingbird who comes to the yellow flowers Kevin has planted, ones that now tower over the corner of the tub. He has come to say good morning and as I am filled to the depths of my being with joy over his presence, I remember where I was just a few short hours before.
Crayon Dreams
November 13th, 2010 | Author: carriesuepepper
It was nearly midnight when I arrived home from a long drive, thinking all the while of the hot tub that awaited me – sitting under the stars in our little side yard. As I drove along in the dark, I envisioned slipping into the warm water, letting it envelop me as I slid down up to my neck, feeling the chilly air on my face.
Belief is EVERYTHING
November 6th, 2010 | Author: carriesuepepper
Death CrawlThere’s a popular YouTube video out there titled the Death Crawl about a high school football player who carries a teammate- on his back – down the field. The first time I watched it, it made me cry; the second time, it made me cry – and today, I watched it again, and yep, tears were streaming down my cheeks about half-way through. It conjures up all kinds of emotions for me.
