Isn’t ADULTING a curious term? “The practice of behaving in a way characteristic of a responsible adult, especially the accomplishment of mundane but necessary tasks.” The word communicates the ‘package deal’ nature of becoming an adult. As if to say you don’t get the independence without the cost. You don’t get the privilege without the responsibility. But what if your…
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It Makes No Sense…
Ian forgets our address and his PIN. He forgets when he last ate and what he ate. And taking his medicine is hit or miss. Thanks to his traumatic brain injury, Ian’s short term memory stinks. But in part because of that, he loves to reminisce about the past he does remember, reveling in the most minute details. Way Back…
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What’s Your Story
Don’t judge me, but I enjoy the show “American Idol.” In spite of the eye rolls from my family, I have not been deterred. It’s mindless entertainment and I do my own eye rolling in response to Katy Perry’s outfits and the judges often cheesy feedback. Regardless, I keep watching week after week. My Qualifications My musical resume is below…
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The Small Sticky Seed
Do you know the story of the strangler fig? During our recent trip to Costa Rica we spent time in the rain forest region where they litter the landscape. These massive ficus trees look intriguing, even beautiful in a mysterious way, but I was fascinated to learn about their insidious development. The Strangler Fig Strangler figs are common in…
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The Golden Lining
Happy Easter Coming off of forty days of lent, I’m on a bit of a high. Daily, focused, intentional, prayerful time with the Lord can do that for you. The best part is, I’m not the only one. Other participants in this years Lenten reflection series had a similar experience. Just maybe we’ve found a silver lining to this strange…
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