Amy Secrist

Tag: letting go

  • The Constancy of Light

    We break away from God in our own ways, along our own lines, the same cracks splintering again. But remember when your husband was gone and your babies were crying and you screamed? Your light was shining then just as it is now only you couldn’t see it, and it made no sound. Remember when there…

  • Trust (III)

    Before her head hits the pillow, she laments, “I can’t sleep;” and so the littler one joins her, “I. Can’t. Sleeeeeep,” she says as she falls sideways on her bed. I listen to myself whisper, “Sleep will come to you. Sleep will come to you; it just takes practice.” I say it many times in…

  • Just Right Now

    The ruckus of the little lives in our house keeps the baby from sleeping.  He falls asleep most often when he’s been strapped into his car seat and has no choice but to stay in one spot.  His big sisters keep him busy, interested, distracted, and engaged.  Why would he ever entertain the notion of taking…