Category: Freida

by Freida Harrison At times, the fog of grief is thick with long, frightening fingers tightening around my throat choking the breath from me. Then prayers intercede, and the foggy mist thins a bit allowing a few rays of sun to sneak into my heart shedding God’s light on the garden of sweet memories planted… Continue reading The Empty Chair

A reposted article by Freida Harrison “Sometimes when I consider what tremendous consequences come from little things — a chance word, a tap on the shoulder, or a penny dropped on a newsstand — I am tempted to think…there are no little things.” ~~ Bruce Barton At the age of ten, my daddy dashed from… Continue reading Little Things

A Re-posted Article by Freida Harrison The atmosphere beckoned for something to chase away the chill and provide a cozy feeling that was lacking. A fire in the fireplace would make the room too warm, but candlelight would be the perfect solution for that cool, rainy winter evening. I located my favorite bronze tea-light holder,… Continue reading The One Candle

by Freida Harrison I remember standing by the bed in the guest bedroom of my daughter’s house, folding clean clothes while reflecting on my baby grandson and the long surgery and struggles he had been through to correct his defective heart. Two-year-old Bryce was napping, and I had a bit of time alone. At this… Continue reading Heart Lessons from Jayden

by Freida Harrison On Tuesday, August 21, 2012, my phone rang at 7:20 in the morning. From the ringtone, I knew it was my daughter, and adrenaline shot through me like a rocket. She would not be calling me at this time of day unless there was a problem. Acting on sheer instinct, I made… Continue reading Jayden’s Journey (Part 3)

by Freida Harrison The days following the birth of my grandson, Jayden, are a blur of emotional roller-coasters. We were dealing with a baby in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Texas Children’s Hospital, his mother at St. Luke’s Hospital recuperating from his birth, and a two-year-old grandson who was confused and missing his… Continue reading Jayden’s Journey (Part 2)

by Freida Harrison Standing by the kitchen table, I paused for a moment to observe my pregnant daughter while she perched on the edge of the big brown chair in her living room reading the Bible. Rubbing her growing abdomen with her left hand while holding the Bible in her right one, she seemed to… Continue reading Jayden’s Journey

Dear Readers, This week we will be running a continuum of stories about my baby grandson, Jayden, who was born in November five years ago. I have divided his journey into three parts and added a personal reflection about my own struggle which pertains to his journey. The four articles will be posted consecutively for… Continue reading An Offering from the Heart

by Freida Harrison Sitting at the kitchen table in my son’s house, I watched with amusement and anticipation as our oldest grandchild, Luke, read the words on the note  cards that I flashed in front of him. A kindergartner at the time, his homework was to learn the basic words that his teacher referred to… Continue reading Heart Words

Posted on February 19, 2012 by Freida Harrison by Freida Harrison For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 NIV(1984) A gecko squirmed out from under my sofa late one night while… Continue reading God’s Hands