In The Midst Of The Storm

by lora

As we were all getting into the van tonight after church membership class at Pastor Voddie’s house, we noticed a storm was brewing. Lightning was flashing across the sky as we all scrambled to get into the van. For a while it seemed as if it was just going to be lightning and [...]

Reflections in the Dark

by lora

It’s 2 am and the power is out. As I sit in my quiet, dark kitchen writing by candle light, I am acutely aware of all of the sounds of the house. I can hear four of the girls in their room giggling with nervous laughter as they try to reassure themselves that the [...]

I Have a Confession to Make

by lora

Hi, my name is Lora, and I live in a mobile home.  That may seem like a strange way to introduce this topic, but sometimes I feel like people think I belong in a self-help program due to where we live.  As I was talking to a friend today, this topic came up and we [...]