Out of the ashes, rises the phoenix, as the legend goes in Greek mythology. The phoenix is most closely associated with the sun and the story goes that he would perish in a show of flames and combustion,

Today marks the forty-fourth day of this surreal journey of ours. Into the seventh week now of an unimaginable life. A life where you have not one iota of control over any aspect of your existence...not

Let's Go!! Following any disaster, tragedy or trauma, there comes a time when the immediate danger has been mitigated. Before the actual rebuilding phase can begin, there is a period of assessment. You

I will take it where I can get it..this thing called grace As I left my home today in the early morning hours, as I have done the past 23 days, I look up at the sky and give thanks to my God and to all

After a hurricane, it is common to experience a period of intense calm. The skies are blue, the winds calm. All seems right with the world ...until you open your eyes and see the devastation wrought by

It was the best kiss ever! Caught a PB&J at a metal show I saunter into the room and say a bright Good Morning! In the early days there was no response. After the passing of few days there would be

Make Those Baby Steps On multiple occasions during the last 13 days, I've thought about where we sit today an how far we have come to get to this point. Each day is arduous and exhausting, taking these

What are you thinking today, Son? A slight euphoria drifts over me now and then. Is this what's called a moment of Supreme Grace? Is this Heaven? No, no I don't think so. It can't be that good. It can't