There are times when life just hurts, and the fear related to that pain engulfs me. My executive functioning begins to wane. My keys don’t end up in their normal place. I drink coffee out of measuring cups, because the counters are full of dishes and there are no clean mugs. I pull my medicine … Continue reading Toilet Brain
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Murderball
My children watched their first wheelchair rugby game last night, and it led to some challenging topics. My husband mentioned that it used to be called murderball, and there’s a documentary highlighting the sport using that name. Of course, they asked why the name was changed and why it’s original moniker sounded so aggressive. It … Continue reading Murderball
Itty Bitty
Our washing machine broke over 2 weeks ago. After learning that our machine needed a new electronic component that would cost more than we paid for the appliance a few years back, we decided to take a chance on a smaller model that might give us more space in our itty bitty washroom. This wasn’t … Continue reading Itty Bitty
What I can expect.
I know it might surprise some that I left a conservative church for what might look like another conservative church. The majority of my life, I have been part of a Church of Christ. Churches of Christ are known for having some similarities overall, such as using no instrumental music and typically adhering to a … Continue reading What I can expect.
Porch Kitty
No words needed. Isn't she lovely?
Hospitality to Strangers
The porch kitty who has chosen to guard us is teaching me a great deal about what service can and arguably should look like. Whether she is doing it or another stray critter, our garbage cans are often tipped over and the bags ripped open. This weekend was particularly egregious. A heavy rain came before … Continue reading Hospitality to Strangers
Ham and Carrot Bowl
Thankfully, I've had the benefit of collaborating with adults with disabilities of various kinds and in various environments. Cooking is an essential skill required to live independently, but most recipes don't seem to take into account that some people have bodies and brains that work differently from others. Some people may not be able to … Continue reading Ham and Carrot Bowl
So we confess.
“So we confess, and most undoubtedly believe.”-- from the Scots Confession Though the Scots Confession is based in Christian faith, I find this particular sentence to be broad reaching and pertinent today. Regardless of religion, I think we all confess and we all undoubtedly believe. Daily, and especially recently, we are surrounded by anger, death, … Continue reading So we confess.
We should all worry about war.
I remember September 11, 2001. It isn’t a vivid memory, but it’s there. Even if it wasn’t something my brain stored away, it isn’t hard to identify how that day altered my life. First, I watched the people around me begin to divide. Some vilified everyone associated with Islam. Others were more cautious, believing that … Continue reading We should all worry about war.
I don’t know how to be.
I sit on my favorite rock, looking over the brook, to take time away from busyness, time to be. I’ve long since stopped feeling guilty about taking being time; it’s something we all need for our spiritual health, and often we don’t take enough of it. - Madeleine L’Engle I’m not sure I know what … Continue reading I don’t know how to be.
Beka Tucker 