A memory in my mind Fading with the sands of time Far outside my reach And going out with the tide I want to grasp you and pull you back But I know I have to let you go So I draw back my hand And smile And wave goodbye I watch as you fadeContinue reading “Wednesday Pop-Up: Poem”
Author Archives: Carol Underhill
What I Couldn’t Say Then
This is the story of how a farm girl from rural Michigan ended up attending a private Christian college, which led to a career first as a bilingual legal secretary then ultimately becoming a published author and founder of this blog. In September 1983, I was at a college weekend retreat. I don’t remember whatContinue reading “What I Couldn’t Say Then”
Beauty from Ashes
Today I’m talking about my “Beauty from Ashes” story. I know that sounds cliché, but in this case the description fits. Turning beauty into ashes describes my writing journey. It began in second grade, when I started a new school. My problems began on the first day. The maintenance person came around to raise theContinue reading “Beauty from Ashes”
Giveaway
One of my favorite Easter memories is going to sunrise service at my grandparents’ church and eating breakfast afterwards. Someone, I think it was my mom, made porcupine meatballs for it and I loved them. What is your favorite Easter or April Fool’s memory? Answer in the comments below, then follow this link to enterContinue reading “Giveaway”
Substitute Family Chapter 5
Chapter 5 That had gone badly, Emily thought as Peg drove the minivan back across town. Garret had tried, he really had. Peg just seemed to have it in for him. Emily remembered how seriously he had told her he needed a break. Now she could see why firsthand. The twins were excited to beContinue reading “Substitute Family Chapter 5”
