Announcement and Ramblings on Pain

After 2 1/2 years of having Audrey, Larry’s mom, living with us, we are moving her on Tuesday into a care house with caregivers caring for 3 women. We visited the care house today. It feels so weird to think that the hands-on caregiving is over. Of course, if I...

Quote for Contemplating Pain

We are, not metaphorically but in very truth, a Divine work of art, something that God is making, and therefore something with which He will not be satisfied until it has a certain character.”–C.S. Lewis, (The Problem of Pain, page 34)

Review for “Surviving One Bad Year”

I know I already mentioned this book in my last post, but I thought I’d share the review for it that I put on sites like cbd, amazon and Barnes and Noble. Obviously, I recommend this book.”I was encouraged by Nancie’s vulnerable sharing about her...

Analysis Paralysis

As I’ve traveled this road of back pain, I’ve sought the Lord for His purposes. Over the 5 months, I’ve had moments of great insight and yet wondering what I’m missing. I’m currently reading Nancie Carmichael’s new book, Surviving...

A Cane is Like a Strategy

The pain meds are less effective—minus vicodin. Now it really hurts to walk. I’m going to use a cane. It’s great how much that really does help. No pressure or less pressure is good.Larry just came home from taking his mom to elder day care and said,...