Monthly Archives: February 2015

Every year Karis said, “I’m giving up the hospital for Lent.” Once or twice she actually succeeded! In keeping with her interest in Plant with Purpose, I want to share with you a different sort of Lenten reflections, from World … Continue reading →

As I watched Karis’ memorial service this morning, I felt such deep gratitude to each of you who came and celebrated her life with us, and to each one who participated in the music, the speaking, preparing the reception . … Continue reading →

I looked up in horror one night to see the terrible Net the Old One had described looming just above me.  “Old One!”  I screamed as I ducked out of the way.  I saw the frame move toward her and … Continue reading →

Time passed.  I had never quite noticed the time passing before the stories began.  At some point, I didn’t really notice when, a routine developed.  As dark descended, I would gather all the small fry who were my friends and … Continue reading →

Fear held me at bay for many nights, but fascination compelled me to return.  During the day, when everyone slept, I crept to the mouth of her tunnel.  “Wise One,” I whispered, “Wise One, come out and tell me the … Continue reading →

One thing our family did this weekend was read together a story that Karis wrote in 1999–she was either 15 or 16.  I thought you might enjoy it too.  I’ll post it in several installments. BEYOND THE MIRRORS by Karis … Continue reading →

Hello dear friends. This is Valerie. Thank you so much for the thoughtful messages you have sent each of us, reminding us of your love and prayers on this first anniversary, as we remember everything that happened today, a year … Continue reading →

From Rachel Well Karis… one year.  Its been in so many ways the most difficult year of my life.  Realizing how much of me was made up of you.  How much of us – our family, our community, our love … Continue reading →