Pondering and poetry by heidi viars
An Almost Biblical Guide to Planning and Celebrating a Pandemic Wedding Planning and eventually celebrating a wedding in a pandemic is an epic experience. My son and his now wife picked the date for this unforgettable occasion in the summer of 2019, when the… Continue Reading “Until Masks Us Do Part”
I came in the house carried food from afar Like women of old, who shopped at bazaars. Was tired and beat from reading the signs, From standing on blue tape and waiting in lines. “How was it?” my hubs and all the kids asked.… Continue Reading “Of Monsters and Beasts”
This morning, some parts of the paths were still ice-covered. As I was walking, I noticed how many leaves had left impressions in the hardened snow and ice. Gentle impressions and their impact might not be noticed immediately. However, over time, what they touch… Continue Reading “Impressions”
I wait for plane, and bus, and train, I wait in sunshine, snow, and rain. I wait for kids and husband, too. Sometimes until my face turns blue. I wait in grocery stores a lot. I wait for perfect parking spots. Sometimes I wait… Continue Reading “Courageous Waiting”
It’s been close to two weeks since I have been on a long walk in the woods. I finally realized that I needed to rest my foot, which has been bothering me for some time. As I am looking through pictures which I have… Continue Reading “Longing and Waiting”
Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD. Psalm 27:14 The heart wrenching cry of two fawns made me drop everything this afternoon. Though I am not too fond of herds of deer eating away… Continue Reading “Wait Patiently”
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