Author Archives: admin

“Thanks Val!”

Posted on May 13, 2012 by admin

There are 21 steps to get to my bedroom.  There was a time the Shepherd was wondering if we would have to sell our house because I could not walk the stairs.  I learned how to manuever the stairs though. … Continue reading →

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Defining Self

Posted on May 12, 2012 by admin

When I was finishing junior high, I asked my youth minister, Craig to sign my yearbook.  He requested that I leave the yearbook with him and allow him to look at it first.  The next day I picked up my … Continue reading →

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Forgive and Forget

Posted on May 6, 2012 by admin

We are often told or taught the ideal is to forgive and forget — “Just let it go!”  I have the ability now to forget very quickly and easily.  The problem is twofold.  First, I cannot take responsibility for my … Continue reading →

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Living in a Battle

Posted on May 5, 2012 by admin

Yesterday I went to one of the big box stores.  After walking around, I found a bench to rest on while the Shepherd picked up my prescription. I sat on the bench with my cane by my side.  I was … Continue reading →

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Marathon or Yard Work

Posted on May 5, 2012 by admin

I have a friend shose son was in a car accident.  He is in a coma and my friend has been told it is more like a marathon than a sprint.  As I pondered my experience, I think it is … Continue reading →

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Responsibility of Experts

Posted on May 2, 2012 by admin

I was released from Rehab today feeling the most hopelessness about my future.  Essentially I was given the comments/assessment that I will fail in a college setting.  When the experts speak, one must give them credibility.  I feel more hopeless … Continue reading →

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Who Am I?

Posted on April 16, 2012 by admin

It is nearing time for the third surgery.  I have been home from rehab for a couple of weeks.  I have not been a very good wife for Derrick.  He is patient with me, but I get so frustrated not … Continue reading →

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Deciding about the next surgery

Posted on March 30, 2012 by admin

I am back at home after my second surgery.  I am in contact with the doctors to schedule the third sugery.  This decision has been much more difficult.  The second surgery caused some motor function problems.  I lost most feeling … Continue reading →

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Starting thoughts on prayer

Posted on February 2, 2012 by admin

It continues to be a unique time of life.  I have sought to rsume normalcy.  I have gone back to work.  I  have enjoyed spending time with my girls. There is a friend at church who today was diagnosed with … Continue reading →

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Back At It

Posted on January 27, 2012 by admin

And life finally begins to move toward normal.  What a pleasure to think about braces, school dances, and homework assignments. I do wonder about how to fill my days as life is a bit different from when I left to … Continue reading →

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