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This is my thank you

June 18th, 2013 | Posted by Sarah Bowers in The 'Other' Pieces - (0 Comments)
my thank you

I woke up Sunday to the sound of birds of different voices singing new songs outside our family-sized tent.  I was covered by princess blankets and surrounded in a sea of pink.  To each side I had a sleepy, red-faced, mosquito-bitten, dirt covered beautiful piece of me.  My husband ‘unselfishly‘ choose to lay on the single …
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A letter of hope

June 12th, 2013 | Posted by Sarah Bowers in The Border - (2 Comments)
a letter of hope

With my 8-year wedding anniversary yesterday, I started to think; if I could say anything to my pre-married self, what would it be? —- Sarah, As you sit at your Mom’s house surrounded by those who love you most in this season of life, I know your emotions are pushing you through the minutes in …
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Prayers for the children

June 7th, 2013 | Posted by Sarah Bowers in The Border - (0 Comments)
Prayers for the children

Jesus, I come to you this morning with a heart reaching and raw always looking for your hand but aching from all I saw Aching for the children hurting, abandoned and lost Aching for some parents paying the ultimate cost Knowing your hand is on us and your in complete control That you never leave …
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the right path

“Take that cross off.  You know you are only wearing it to look Christian.” He whispers these things at times when we are completely off guard. “Put your hand down, you look like a fool.” He see’s your heart of praise and attacks it with shame. “You really shouldn’t do that…it is going to be scary.” He …
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The Bike Ride

I held the back of her seat while she found her footing.  I braced myself for bruised knees and bandages.  I prayed that her fragile spirit could withstand the possible failure that is to be expected with the first run on two wheels. I held on tight. “Momma you can let go.” She ensured me …
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