Just because we all need human connection does not mean that all connections are good. Personally, I have never met anyone who escaped childhood without being burned by at least one person. Sadly, we are all flawed and all have the capacity to hurt people – even those we love.  And, those with whom we share a strong bond are capable of hurting us (perhaps more than others); but, when the bond is strong, the chances of reconciliation and restoration are high! ~smile~ The Good God has blessed me with a wonderful family. We are far from perfect, but at the end of the day we love each other – … [Read more...]

There is little in the world as powerful as human connection. We need other people. Those who claim not to need anyone have almost always been undeniably hurt in the past. After creating Adam, God saw that he needed someone else – someone like him – to have for help and for companionship (ref. Genesis 2:18). From the beginning of time, connection has been a basic human need. We need to connect with our parents or caregivers as children, we need to connect with friends as we grow, and we have an inward need to connect with one special person for a lifetime. Yes, there are many who deny this … [Read more...]

Today, my god-brother (my god-mother’s son) turns twenty-one. Where did the time go? It seems like only yesterday that I was holding a brand new baby boy in my arms... and now he is grown! As an only child myself, it was a big thrill to gain a god-brother and what “tweenage” girl does not want a baby to carry around? When I first met him, I was jealous; because, for some strange reason, people seem more interested in playing with babies than ten-year-old girls. However, his cuteness got to me and, in no time, I was a big fan. Until he came along, I did not know how to hold a baby. And until … [Read more...]