Monthly Archives: December 2012

The Word(s)

Posted on December 31, 2012 by sestrick

I don’t know where I belong…but I can write a song.       –The Lumineers I sat across the table from my friend a couple of weeks ago, before the holidays kicked into high gear, and we discussed life. … Continue reading →

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Always on the Eve

Posted on December 24, 2012 by sestrick

Just sitting here quietly waiting (aren’t we always, for something? maybe because something bigger is coming?) and thinking about a king-turned-baby, a trough-turned-crib, a word-turned-flesh, a God-turned-man, and how, if Christmas happened… anything is possible.

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Don’t Cover Your Eyes

Posted on December 17, 2012 by sestrick

I’m not good at empathy. Never have been. It actually took having a kid to drill that quality into my heart, an extreme measure on God’s part to empty me of myself, but maybe he was running out of options? … Continue reading →

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Will Write for Attention

Posted on December 12, 2012 by sestrick

She doesn’t know it yet, but we’re best friends.  

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To My Son, on His First Birthday*

Posted on December 10, 2012 by sestrick

*to be read while listening to Alexi Murdoch’s “Orange Sky” for maximum emotional impact. Dear Leveler of my pride, Wrecker of my schedule, Crusher of my pretense, Invader of my heart…Agent of grace, Well. One year. Were there times when … Continue reading →

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In the Story

Posted on December 3, 2012 by sestrick

Last Saturday, The Husband and I zipped The Kid into his reindeer fleece and headed to Roswell’s town square for their annual lighting. Their square is cooler than ours (because we don’t have one), and it’s the halfway point between … Continue reading →

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