by Bonnie O'Neil | Jul 20, 2022 | Faith in the Journey, Uncategorized
Morning prayer begins as always, coffee in hand, legs tucked under. Cocooned in the worn down of the sunroom sofa I close my eyes. Without seeing, I sense the gentle sway of the ash tree’s branches towering over my garden. The sunlight flickers, waxing and waning with...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Jun 17, 2019 | Faith in the Journey, Uncategorized
The sun came out today. It shone brilliant and bold as I drove my son to work. I hadn’t thought to bring my sunglasses along for the short ride. I wasn’t expecting to see the sun today. The pale blue sky, striped with soft white clouds, settled over the variegated...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Feb 26, 2019 | Faith in the Journey
Strains of the first song ring out softly in our dimly lit family room. You go before I know That you’ve gone to win my war You come back with the head of my enemy You come back and you call it my victory I stop my reading and look at my daughter curled up next...
by Bonnie O'Neil | Sep 22, 2017 | Faith in the Journey, T1D and Caregiving
I have recently discovered Ithaca, NY and must confess that I am smitten by its natural beauty. My visits began two years ago when my daughter committed to play lacrosse at Cornell University. Several times a year we would travel to Ithaca for her to attend...