Blessed Birth Transcends Time
On March 4, 1920 a father rejoiced in the birth of his son. It was a birth that was not to have happened for his wife had a weakened heart. And yet, there was his
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Dichotomy of the Season
Christmas is that time of year when we celebrate the birth of our savior. It is a time of wonder, delight and sometimes strife. It can feel like the devil’s using this time to strike.
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Life is a Balance of Holding on and Letting Go
The good Lord has been providing me with opportunities to practice patience and balance in my life. To be truthful, it’s an ongoing journey; having not reached the destination of being comfortable with setting
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It is 2015 and I am grateful
If you have ever watched the Cinemax TV series The Knick then you will readily guess what I am thankful for this Thanksgiving season. Set in New York City in 1900, the Knickerbocker Hospital operates
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The Road Of Life
I read this on a blog post entitled Morning Story and Dilbert. As a bicyclist and a Christian, I could so relate. I hope you can as well. At first, I saw God as my
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Did You Say Spinal Block?
I went for my pre-surgical visit this past week having gotten clearance from my cardiologist, infectious disease physician and internist that I can survive hip replacement without having a heart attack, cellulitis infection or a cold.
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A Work in Progress
I have shared in previous blog posts that I am more of a “Martha” than a “Mary”. I am more comfortable scrubbing toilets, setting up the dining room supply area, and unloading a truck at
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I’m F.I.N.E.
I have been afraid of needles since I was a little girl with brown, Shirley Temple curls and training wheels on my bike. Somethings never change. While as an adult I understand the need for
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The Big Questions
There is a rise and fall that occurs in our lives, a roller coaster ride of ups and downs, push and pulls, give and takes, waves crashing in and seas flowing back into the ocean.
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Claiming Disability
I was receiving medical care recently and the nurse was reviewing my medical history. There is a lot of history, folks – a plethora of history – a history that makes one tired just reading
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The Miracle of Faith
Recently, I have been blessed to be a medical advocate for a friend of mine. She has been through a series of health hurricanes within the last ten years. It began with a lesion on
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A Parallel Universe
We recently went to Orlando to visit our grandson, Aiden, to celebrate his 7th birthday. I was struck by the similarities in our lives. Aiden has just crossed the threshold from Kindergarten to First Grade.
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