Tag: grief
Stairs to Heaven
This past Saturday I attended the life celebration of a friend from the Flint area. He was a super dad, a great friend, and the epitome of what it means to live a life full of love and giving. I rarely saw him angry. He was one of those people who you could rely on. … Continue Reading Stairs to Heaven
Uvalde
When I began to consider what I would share in this week’s Corner, I thought about how many of us will gather together in Grand Traverse for the first time in 3 years. And then I saw the news from a small town in Texas that is now the center of another national tragedy. During… Continue Reading Uvalde
For Celeste
Monday, December 21st would have been my eldest sister’s 78th birthday. She was called home to be with our Lord on January 27th. Because our birthdays are very close to each other, we made a commitment to call each other around Thanksgiving and share birthday wishes. I will miss her voice and hearing her say… Continue Reading For Celeste
Precious Lord
Last week I was watching a documentary which debuted in 1982. Its title is Say Amen, Somebody. Through interviews and performances, the film chronicles some of the early composers and musicians of African American gospel music. One of the people featured was Thomas A. Dorsey. In one scene, he told the story of how he… Continue Reading Precious Lord