by Ruth Verkaik | Apr 21, 2021 | Theology, Thinking
I never expected Woodland Mall to feel like coming home. We walked in a bit early for our appointment with the Apple Store – because you can’t just walk in the store anymore, thank you Covid. Others with my particular skin tone were just one of many shades...
by Ruth Verkaik | Sep 24, 2020 | Thinking
Holding the address book I’d found in Mom’s things, I dialed her number. As I listened to the ringing, I couldn’t decide if I hoped she’d answer or if it would be a relief to just leave a message. A tinny voice told me I’d reached a...
by Ruth Verkaik | Sep 17, 2020 | Theology, Thinking
I’d been there since Saturday and it was now the following Thursday. My sister and her husband left Monday to return to their jobs. My husband and children left Tuesday – jobs and virtual school couldn’t wait any longer. The day before, Wednesday, it...
by Ruth Verkaik | Sep 10, 2020 | Thinking
I ran to find my phone as the ringing continued. Turning it over, I saw her name and number. Answering it would cost an hour of something else getting done, but I quickly shoved the irritation aside and slipped a smile into my voice… “Hey Mom! How are...
by Ruth Verkaik | Apr 11, 2020 | Theology
It’s Day Whatever over here at the Nerd Factory. Somewhere in my planner world, it’s supposed to be what’s usually known as “spring break” but that is not the case this year. Recently, I’ve read of friends who are so excited for the...