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WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT   GEORGE: Naomi sent Ruth to glean barley in Boaz’ field TOMI: You picked up beer cans and scrap for me GEORGE: That was faith   TOMI: You smiled at my stories; you shrugged at my past GEORGE: You took my hand when we walked TOMI: That was hope   GEORGE: You laughed… Read more

HOPE   So I began this day- Began it well- With hope and fortitude, Only to stumble (nay, crashed In glorious fashion) before breakfast Then got up and carried on Accomplishing much Though carelessly annoying several colleagues on the way Finally to sit down to lunch Tormented in spirit by my failings- And discovering in… Read more

One afternoon while laboring in the yard I spied a furry kitten paw, Where the sill of the door was gone And leaning for a closer look, I saw one eye staring back at me.   “Meow,” she cried, “what’s out there? I want to see, What mercy is.”         George R… Read more

If I were there, I would offer a glass of water, I would offer my shoulders to lean on, I would offer my hands, my feet, My hours of toil To ease your suffering.   Even from afar, I offer my prayers, I collect supplies, I write a check.   But how many times have… Read more

What if justice Doesn’t flow down like waters- What if she is the sweat Dripping from our brow?   What if mercy isn’t loved- What if she Is the stubborn one who stood her ground And demanded our respect Until the ground collapsed Beneath our feet?   And what if grace Really is everything, Given… Read more

Oh my the day is dark And the wind blows And the rain falls But tucked in our cabins We are dry, We feel secure.   But out we go! We have work to do, And a duty to love.   Yet now We smile first, Anticipating an adventure, Savoring the flavor of what Is… Read more