My last post was a tribute to my mom, who passed away two years ago. Spending a lot of time with her in the hospital before she died reminded me of what a sad and wonderful place a hospital can be; a place where profound suffering and profound compassion often embrace.
Recently I discovered an extraordinary blog. I’m not exaggerating. Danielle is a med student who may have missed her calling as a writer. A blog this good makes me realize I have no business blogging. I should be doing something that I can do well, like cleaning toilets.
This sad, sweet story is just one example of the beautiful and gut-wrenching reflections you’ll find at Danielle’s blog. (If you’ve already read that story, it’s probably because Tim Challies linked to it last week.)
How would I describe Danielle’s blog? Honest. Witty. Wise. Sad. Compassionate. Intelligent. Articulate. Poignant. Occasionally funny. Always well-written. I could go on. Trust me, it’s a great blog. So what are you still doing here?
I just read 3 of her posts and already love the site. Thanks for sharing that.
I felt the same way, Daniel. All it took was reading a few posts, and I was hooked.
You can come clean my toilet – but I still want to read your blog.
You’re right though, her’s is a really good one.
Laurie, I will gladly clean your toilet any time I’m in the neighborhood…