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The Fishbowl Podcast
The podcast for leaders in ministry and the world
Oozing Everyday
Thoughts on life and faith while “oozing”‘ with the light of Christ
2 Brothers with Hemophilia
The journey of two brothers with Severe hemophilia A
One year workiversary!
One year ago, I moved to Las Cruces. A new (now dear) friend, Carol, opened her home to me as I prepared to start a new job. My family did not move until June, and finding a hospice job happened quickly. For almost three months, I came to Cruces on Sunday nights and...
My son with hemophilia is living his dream — and mine
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, March 25, 2026 Life can change in a moment. Sometimes, all it takes is a phone call — that a loved one has passed away, that you’ve lost your job, or that you are free from cancer. Those moments often create core...
Doctors Told Me There Was Nothing They Could Do for My Chronic Pain. They Were Wrong.
I was dependent on the strongest narcotic pain meds until a pain management specialist really saw — and heard — me. As told to Nicole Audrey Spector for HealthyWomen.org It was a chaotic time. I was 45-years-old and working full-time with two kids — one in high...
Navigating grief as the parents of children with chronic illness
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, January 23, 2026 A voice memo appeared in a text from one of my hemophilia mom friends. We usually see each other at national meetings or on social media, but we don’t talk much outside of that. She’s one of the coolest...
The importance of meeting halfway in hemophilia care
Initially published by Hemophilia News Today, November 5, 2025 I have a friend from middle school who has a special place in my heart. We call each other “friends of a lifetime.” Years can pass without us speaking to each other, but we pick up as if no time has passed...
Living with the constant alarm of chronic pain
Published initially by Hemophilia News Today, October 29, 2025 I’m a hospice chaplain, and one day I was at the nurses’ station, completing my notes from a patient visit, when the fire alarm sounded. Startled, I turned to the nurse, who said the alarm had been going...
Respecting our physical limitations, even when they’re frustrating
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, October 22, 2025 I recently helped a colleague with an exhibit at a fall festival. The venue was an assisted living facility, and we provided games and treats for the residents and children in the community. Our...
The lotus and an anniversary
One year ago today, I had spinal decompression surgery. My arms and hands were numb, and my balance was off. The pain was unbearable, yet one day at a time, I managed to drive around Albuquerque to see my hospice patients. I couldn't get home fast enough to shower...
My son with a bleeding disorder navigates dorm life his own way
Initially published by Hemophilia News Today, October 8, 2025 I grew up outside the city limits of Houston. My childhood was idyllic. I am one of the few who say my high school years were some of the best of my life. When I went to college, I attended a university on...
From surprise to strength after a hemophilia diagnosis
Initially published by Hemophilia News Today, October 1, 2025 It’s been almost 30 years since I first discovered the joy of pregnancy. I can still recall my excitement as I left the doctor’s office, clutching the positive test in my hand. I was eager to surprise my...
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