by Eileen Parsons | Mar 9, 2024 | Articles
Darkness. In the abyss, trying to claw my way out, but I don’t know how. The hook sinks into the space between my lower ribs, the fluttering warning begins, and the hook sinks deeper, dragging me further into the hole. My heart starts racing, my breaths become...
by Eileen Parsons | Dec 22, 2022 | Articles
Winter Solstice. Yesterday, December 21st, was the first official day of winter. It’s been cold and snowing for several weeks now (at least in Northern New York where I am silly enough to live). Darkness envelopes us by 4:30 pm and doesn’t let the sun come up before...
by Eileen Parsons | Apr 2, 2021 | Articles
During my morning Bible reading and prayer time, I like to listen to instrumental worship music. I’m less likely to be distracted by what’s going on in another part of the house if I have music in the background. My favorites are on some of the YouTube channels. ...
by Eileen Parsons | Nov 23, 2019 | Articles
I kissed her cheek and squeezed her hand. “I love you, Grandma.” I smiled, turned away, and left the room. I was sobbing before I’d reached the elevator. I knew I’d never see her again. This would be the last day I’d spend with her. I knew she’d soon be going...
by Eileen Parsons | Jun 13, 2019 | Articles
“I don’t know what to do. I just feel…” My friend paused, sipped her coffee, and looked out the window. Tears started to run down her cheeks as I took her hand. “I feel like I don’t matter,” she said, dabbing her eyes with a napkin. “I’ve been married for...
