If you have ever been in a serious accident or know someone who has, you know the work of healing. Broken bones are set and torn muscles are repaired. There may be some ligaments to repair and skin grafts needed. Anyone who has had any...
Something about flying makes me feel grounded, especially during take-off and landing, when the houses and vehicles are clearly visible. When we are above the clouds I feel small, but not in the same way as when I am at the seashore looking at the...
She and I were diagnosed around the same time. Her little heart is taxed, her hair has fallen out in patches, she has had obvious pain. The dogs sleep in the basement, their comfy spots are interchangeable; in various states of cushion.When I have a...
Loss and pain comes in many ways. It could be a car crash, or a sudden illness, or a fire, or a bad investment. It could be a court case or a job loss. It could be a relationship that breaks up. It could be...
Sometimes, we just want someone to understand. We don't need platitudes or sermons. We don't want someone to fix everything. We don't even really want to commiserate. We just want someone to walk through it with.Whatever your 'it' is. Many people I know have suffered...
As a new mom, the laundry was almost all baby spit. Bibs and blankets filled the machine. I was constantly alert to the smell of baby puke. Then the foodies: strained peas and squash or some puree'd meat were my nemesis.As they grew, it became...
Everyone's got stuff, right? Everyone who knows me, has heard me say that. The fact that I have had a fair amount of difficulty in my life makes me a little more compassionate for the suffering of others. There are ways to navigate the rough...
While that may be true during abuse or with a really bad headache, it is not true during your healing process from traumatic loss or abuse.It is like a tape that played in my head for so many years. I knew that if I cried,...
After years of abuse and many harrowing experiences, my adrenaline had worked over time, my coping skills were few and my ability to function in a structured environment was very limited.Our young family life was tumultuous. We moved every year, sometimes more than once in...
Advocates are important, but without tangible help, words become a clanging cymbal and an irritation.I speak often about the value of every human life. I believe, with all my heart, that our Creator wants to have a personal relationship with each of us individually. We...