by Jennifer Leigh | Jun 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Night had come and settled in, the stars obscured by clouds. I gathered my book and tea and cozied myself on the couch. The ringing of my phone jarred my tranquility: it was sad news. Now, the night felt ominous, foreboding. “Why do we have to suffer?” I...
by Jennifer Leigh | Jun 9, 2022 | Faith
I bought sunflowers to plant along the garden fence. Their cheery faces would be a nice addition, I thought. Gently, I removed one out of its plastic container. Its roots had been constrained —growing in a circle. Carefully, I opened them up. “There you go....
by Jennifer Leigh | May 23, 2022 | Faith
In the gloaming, the birds ceased their singing. Out in the field, the once busy squirrels scampered home. I looked over the garden¾shadows stretching their fingers over the raised beds. “It’s time to stop,” I said. My work is done.” I picked up my tools and put them...
