Daily Connector | An intensified quality to gratefulness | Ryan Hoke
I know the stories I tell myself matter. Reality is one thing and then the meaning I make often miles away from that reality. Our little family (working parents, three kids–five, two, and six weeks old) went from a full life of schedule, routine (school, work, daycare, weekends, repeat) to…
Daily Connector | Normal or Abnormal | Dan Halterman
Based on March 20 journal notes (I forced myself from my warm bed to scribble these thoughts, to not lose them in sleep) It is odd to be a potential mortal threat to family, friends, and strangers, and for them to be the same to me. My taxes regularly buy…
Apocalypse Now?
One of the last things my husband and I did before the realities of social distancing set in was to have dinner with his sister and her family. The topic of conversation turned to the coronavirus, and at some point someone said, “It all feels so apocalyptic.” Without missing a…
Daily Connector | The reach of our love | Nancy Franke
I have been taken by a book of poetry written by Ellen Kreider’s late husband, David Wirick, Where There is Darkness, Light. The following is one that struck me as I was contemplating the many small kindnesses Maris and I have experienced during this time of isolation. We have had…
Daily Connector | Profound peace found | Erin Kelty
In some ways, the changes over the past few weeks have seemed like the fulfillment of some global New Year’s resolution: Simplify. Rethink priorities. Spend more time with family. Within 24 hours we were wrenched from a world of external plans, priorities, and relationships to focus on the people and…
