Content by Debra Brown (Page 3)
Fasten Your Seatbelts
The Unlikely Messenger: A Slice of Life with Debra Brown I liked visiting faraway places, but I stressed over flying. As a white-knuckled passenger, I preferred to keep my feet on the ground. All heights scared me. Driving over tall bridges or riding skyscraper elevators to the top floors caused me to break out in a cold sweat. Even participating in fun activities like zip-lining or taking in breathtaking views from scenic overlooks produced as much anxiety as excitement.…
Anchor in the Storm
The Unlikely Messenger: A Slice of Life with Debra Brown I stood at the window, watching the trees swaying in the wind, and worried about the latest weather alert blasting from my iPhone. As I watched, storm clouds gathered until darkness encompassed the afternoon sky. Lightning flashed and thunder rumbled. Soon, sheets of rain drenched the ground with standing water flooding low-lying areas of the yard. When the thunder boomed, shaking the house, I could hear my mom’s shouts of…
A Friend In Time
The Unlikely Messenger: A Slice of Life with Debra Brown Blowing rain peppered the windows. I pulled my sweater tighter around me to combat the chill, breathing in the scent of my spicy chai latte, and read the text for the third time before responding. “I don’t think we should be friends anymore.” The words from a close friend blindsided me. I could only respond, “What? Why?” “I’m not mad at you,” she answered. “I’m not going to block you…