In the eyes of a mother…
pain is seen
life has been lived
beauty if hoped for
In the eyes of a mother…
correction is made
guidance is given
protection is felt
In the eyes of a mother… Continue reading
Author: Laura Lee Bonde
Freedom of Twelve
As most of you know, Nathan turned twelve on Friday. In celebrating his birth, I celebrated a personal freedom that I had never experienced before. Let me explain.
When I was twelve, something happened that changed the course of my life forever: I had sex. Emotionally, I wasn’t ready. Physically, I wasn’t ready. Spiritually, I wasn’t ready, but it happened, and that experience took me on a journey of confusion, and every so often, I’ve been reminded of it. Continue reading
Would You Care to Dance?
Yesterday, on my lunch, I met Emil to dance at St. Paul’s Villa, a home for seniors. They had ballroom dancing: waltz, tango, etc. If you’ve never been to a dance at a senior home, you may not know what to imagine as you read, so let me outline a picture for you, and you can add your own color. Continue reading
The Man in the Lighthouse
Yesterday at the park, Lee and I had a good visit. Again, on my way there, I talked with God and listened. This friendship is part of His plan, and I believe, every day, I learn more about both: His plan and our friendship. And when I’m wrong, I admit it. Continue reading
“Transformation”
a seed
in the palm of a Hand
placed
in good soil
covered
with protection
watered
with Love
nurtured
through friendship
planted
with a purpose
to grow
bursting forth in the Light
peeking, reaching, standing tall
withstand the
weather
the storms
growing, strengthening in Light
and in darkness
becoming Love
holding the seed
planting
A Few Goodbyes
Yesterday morning, when we were driving towards work, Lee and I were talking about how safe he was…safe in the way that he’s not dangerous…at all. When he was newly homeless, Lee talked about a meek, little lady who offered him a ride, which he accepted. While driving, she made a comment about him not killing her. Lee chuckled and re-assured her she was fine. I told him about my secrecy. Continue reading
“Home-less”
A drive from “home” to “less”
thank God for traffic…more time
conversation flowing
as if nothing was happening
Pulling up to the park
how
why Continue reading
“Complete”
Because of my past
people “expect” me to be broken
Because of my past
people tend to want to “fix” me
Because of my past
people “wait” for me to fall Continue reading
A Weekend Getaway
Guess who spent the weekend with us?
Lee.
Last week, God put it on my heart to invite Lee over to relax, to feel normal, to be involved in family life…to just “be,” so on Saturday, after Nathan and Kyle’s flag football game, I drove to Balboa Park to pick him up. I was to meet him at our usual spot, where we hang out during lunch times, and when I drove up, he was sitting there waiting, already showered.
It was very important for Lee to shower BEFORE he met the kids. He said, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” Continue reading
Worship Flags and Infinity Scarfs 