Author Archives: Andrea R Huelsenbeck
Sweet Dreams . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
I struggle to get off the ground, but finally I lift off and soar above my little town. I see my home below me, and I head toward school. Some of my friends look up and wave frantically. I know … Continue reading
Heart Failure . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
Years ago, my pastor’s wife started a sewing circle to make a quilt that, when auctioned off, would raise money for our financially struggling church. The emphasis was on stitching with excellence, but a special camaraderie formed around the quilting … Continue reading
A First Generation Perspective on Immigration . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
My parents immigrated to the United States in 1952. My brother and I were born here. As I child, I was painfully aware how different my parents were from the American parents of my friends, and by extension, self-conscious about … Continue reading
MIMeography . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
If you are ever in the Phoenix, Arizona area, I recommend you spend a few hours at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM). This world-class cultural center will delight your senses. I’ve gone five times, and I look forward to going … Continue reading
Smarty Dance . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
When I was a music education major at Duquesne University in the early 1970s, I took a course called Eurythmics, which used rhythmic physical movements to teach musical concepts. One facet of the course was learning folk dances from around … Continue reading
The Battle Belongs to the Lord . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
I’m repulsed by news of terrorist attacks—bloodthirsty zealots torturing, beheading, or blowing up human beings who do not embrace their worldview. Whenever I think of our world’s volatile condition, two verses of Scripture come to my mind: “For our struggle … Continue reading
Easters of my Childhood . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
From the time I was five years old until well into my teens, this is how Easter morning went: First of all, find the basket. This usually happened before my parents even woke up. That was pretty easy, since it … Continue reading
Dancing with Jesus . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck
My mother passed away in 2004. She suffered from many ailments, including rheumatoid arthritis, virtual blindness, and hypertension. She was in constant pain. Her last 15 years were marked by slow degeneration, as she gradually became less mobile and more … Continue reading
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