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Audrey has Lost Her Knowledge of Heaven (AND PAIN UDPATE(
Larry and I have been sad that his 93-year-old mom, Audrey, has forgotten what heaven is. She has Lewy Body Dementia and has deteriorated to the point that she doesn't know who we are, can never remember that she lives here, and is now actually forgetting how to dress...
The World is Made For Sitting
I'm in much less pain after my spinal injection and very grateful to God to be off the narcotic pain meds. But I still can't sit.But when I lay down I'm not in as much pain and I'm more comfortable. But I still can't sit.I walk with more comfort but I still can't...
Peace that Passes Understanding
This morning I went in for my first spinal injection. Several weeks ago when I was scheduled for the shot, they mentioned I could get sedation along with it. It wouldn't put you out nor take away the pain but it eases anxiety. Right then I decided I would get the...
Jesus asked, “Do you Want to Get Well?”
My wonderful husband, Larry, who has taken marvelous care of me these weeks I've been pretty much on my back most of the time from intense sciatic pain, walked into the kitchen carrying groceries this morning. At first, I continued to lay down but then I remembered...
Where Does My Hope Lie?
My Blogging friend, Rachel Beran, wrote on her blog about the flareup with neck pain. She'd gotten pretty good but something created new and increased pain. She vulnerably shared her discouragement. You can read her post at www.beranville.blogspot.comI commented...
Don’t Flee to the Hills of Old Strategies
The Lord drew me to Psalm 11 (below) of all things and in meditating on it and doing some research, it's a wonderful description of our self protective sinful strategies. We feel threatened and our natural desire is to flee. Run to the hills! Find refuge in our old...
MRI results about sciatic pain
Thank you for your prayers and concern. Although the Lord hasn't chosen to heal me outright, I am grateful to know the cause of my 11 weeks of sciatic pain. I have a bulging disc. I actually have 2, one to the right and one to the left. The left one isn't currently...
Emotional Pain and Physical Pain…and Stretching
Being in physical pain has made me think about the difference between emotional pain and physical pain and how spirituality works in each. These are musings that are still being formulated so I'm not claiming clarity or wisdom. Just ramblings and I'd love to hear your...
I Spoke Too Soon
Well, I spoke too soon. I feel like the other day's progress has been wiped out and I'm back to square one. I just received notice of Rachel's comment on my previous post that back pain goes through ups and downs so thank you, Rachel, your comment helps me alot.I tend...
Praising God: A Way Of Being
Roberta C. Bondi wrote in her book A Place to Pray, "Praising God isn't something we do, an activity we engage in among other activities. It is a fundamental way of being toward God..."Among many things, that is what I've been growing deeper in during this 8 week...
Pain and Joy? Incongruent!
Rachel checked in by a blog comment to inquire as to why I haven't been posting. Well, I sure wish I could say it's because I just returned from a cruise but it's actually because of pain. I hurt my sciatica about 6 weeks ago and I have been in a lot of pain and it's...
Editorial or Report?
My house was a disaster after Darcy left on Sunday with 2-year-old Raphael. I much prefer paying attention to that little guy than cleaning up after us. Doing dishes so we have silverware for eating is the only necessary thing. And playing Scrabble with Darcy while...
Reserved For…
I drove into the church's parking lot to deliver our valley's Christian newsletter to a church new to me. There in the parking lot were two signs by the parking spaces closest to the front of the church. "Reserved for Pastor ____" and next to it, "Reserved for Sister...
Let’s Not Take God’s Nature For Granted
Today, I finish my month-long study of Micah. It's been a rich treat. Tomorrow, I'll head back into the New Testament to study 1 Corinthians.As I studied Micah 7, verses 18-19 really spoke to me:Who is a God like you, (The Message writes this: Where is the god who can...
Take Care of My Little Lamb
As I was giving Audrey her shower this morning, I began to feel frustrated with the 75 times she wiped her eyes and face. (I'm not kidding). For no seeming reason 🙂 the 23rd Psalm came into my mind: "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want..." At first I meditated...
God Gives a Break
I remember noticing this back when studying Isaiah and it has continued in most of the minor prophetic books also. God goes back and forth between pointing out sin, giving consequences, and naming how they will be delivered in the future. Each of those three elements...
“How Have I Wearied You?”–God
In Micah 6:3, God says to the Israelites, "My people, what have I done to you, And how have I wearied you? Answer Me" (NASB).In The Message, Eugene Petersen rephrases it as, "Dear people, how have I done you wrong? Have I burdened you, worn you out? Answer!"Today, God...
Divided Heart & Audrey Update
I have a confession, blogger page. I have another lover. I know this breaks your heart and I'm so sorry. But, (now don't cry, blogger page), but I joined Face book. Oh, I know, I know. My heart is divided. I see it. My creative juices get tied up in reading everyone's...