I wasn’t ready for Epiphany to come so soon! Usually we have ten to 12 days to bask in the light of the Christmas tree, but today in church we celebrated Epiphany. Fr. Larry talked about how pervasive the images of Epiphany are in our culture–the Kings, the camels, the star, the Holy Family, the King…
Mess to Messiah
The Annunciation by Fra Angelico Yesterday the gospel reading centered upon Joseph’s dilemma, to wit: he had found that his young betrothed was with child, and in this confusing mess there was only one thing of which he could be certain, and that was that he’s had nothing at all to do with it. Scripture…
Life is Complicated
Back in November Jerry and I promised Michael a date with Natalie for his birthday: a movie and dinner. They wanted Kelly and Sterling to join them so off we went Tuesday afternoon and had a wonderful time. Then driving back home in the dark Michael began imitating “the GPS lady” as we approached the Ranch. Michael’s an incredible mimic…
Death Comes for Grandpa
I received an email a few days ago from the mom of one of our Ranchers. She wanted us to know that her son’s grandfather had unexpectedly died the night before. She needed help putting together a plan so that her son would have support close at hand when she broke the news to him that night. We’ve…