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Marie K. Gerken
Mar 31, 2020
The Pleasure of Working
You know what? Some days your bread doesn't rise. And you try and bake it anyway with the hope that the baking cycle will do miracles to...


Marie K. Gerken
Mar 30, 2020
Hush
The Silence of Light It is a language I hear That softens the noise Dear Friend, When the world around me is full of noise, guide me to...


Marie K. Gerken
Mar 28, 2020
Today
Today, I raise up in prayer - individuals who are caring for an elderly parent individuals who are caring for someone with dementia...


Marie K. Gerken
Mar 28, 2020
Unconditional Love
For nearly three years, the life of my weekend bag was like an extra limb of my being. I would pack it up, overfill it sometimes, for a...


Marie K. Gerken
Mar 27, 2020
Unedited
About seven years ago, when I was cleaning out a closet, I came across a few things from grade school my mom had kept for me. I was in a...


Marie K. Gerken
Mar 25, 2020
Meditation and My Pelican
These days, I often think of my mom's words she used all the time in the last five years of her life, I'm just doing the best I can....


Marie K. Gerken
Mar 24, 2020
Adjust
Stillness tempts the heart To beat faster and faster The present moment Dear Friend, When an unexpected rhythm of life occurs due to...


Marie K. Gerken
Mar 22, 2020
Shell of Hope
I have been fortunate the past few springs with the opportunity to visit Marco Island. What I love about Marco is it is my speed. Or...


Marie K. Gerken
Mar 21, 2020
Peace
One thing is for sure, the sun will rise tomorrow. Dear Friend, Thank you for the sun both on cloudy and cloudless days. Until, Marie


Marie K. Gerken
Mar 19, 2020
From Mother to Daughter to Daughter
I remember a time in the last year when my daughter walked through the kitchen as I was preoccupied with doing something for my mom....