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This is a space for inky explorations of faith, relationships, life practices, nature, and more. Welcome!

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Nov 15

Nov 15 And Life Goes On

Esther

meditation, cancer

how the kids are responding to the diagnosis

Nov 7

Nov 7 Waiting Well

Esther

meditation, cancer

an update on events as the wait continues

Nov 2

Nov 2 Paralysis and Peace

Esther

cancer, meditation

navigating the decision-making process

Oct 12

Oct 12 Surgery

Esther

cancer

after surgery

Oct 8

Oct 8 Cutting Blind

Esther

cancer

before surgery

Oct 1

Oct 1 The Art of Losing

Esther

cancer, meditation

the journey of surrender

Sep 22

Sep 22 All My Sour-Sweet Days

Esther

cancer

the first week after the diagnosis

Mar 3

Mar 3 Slowly, Slowly

Esther

meditation

lessons from the trees

Feb 17

Feb 17 The Forgotten Fruit

Esther

meditation

reflections on a recent trip to Taiwan

Sep 5

Sep 5 Receiving the Day

Esther

life practice, meditation

seeing each day not as something we begin but something we receive

Mar 26

Mar 26 Knitting

Esther

meditation, life practice

reflections on the craft and why I keep doing it

Mar 19

Mar 19 Thanking Without Condition

Esther

life practice, bible

what the story of the feeding of the 5,000 shows us about gratitude