I was picked up hitch-hiking the other day by a man whose lower jaw was missing. His saliva was being checked from running down on his shirt by a paper towel. As he left me off he said he had been shot in the face with a .30-06 rifle. His speech was imperfect. My thoughts were turned toward prayer for his recovery. I did not inquire about how it happened. I wonder...
It’s a sad, all too familiar story: harsh, distant, alcoholic father, sensitive, shy daughter always seeking his love and approval. Although there were flashes of kindness, most of my dad’s feelings had been buried long before. Even as...
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I was picked up hitch-hiking the other day by a man whose lower jaw was missing. His saliva was being checked from running down on his shirt by a paper towel. As he left me off he said he had been shot in the face with a .30-06 rifle. His speech was imperfect. My thoughts were turned toward prayer for his recovery. I did not inquire about how it happened. I wonder...