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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
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...
Finding gratitude and perspective in a different kind of chaos
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, September 24, 2025. Dinner with friends is a delightful escape from the daily grind, a precious opportunity to share moments of love and presence. Recently, another couple invited my husband, Joe, and me to dinner at...
Do not panic: Lessons for managing bleeds and bed bugs
Published initially by Hemophilia News Today, September 17, 2025 I bought a new mattress and anxiously awaited its delivery. At last, the furniture truck rumbled in the cul-de-sac and stopped in my driveway. Seeing my new, plush, dreamy mattress rolled up like a...
The sacredness of death and birth
October 7th, 2007, is the day my dad died. He was in Houston, TX, and I was in Deming, NM. I remember the phone ringing around 6:30 am with the news. He missed my mom terribly, and my faith assures me he was dancing to Little Joe Y La Familia with his bride that...
What my numbness and tingling hands taught me about hemophilia
Initially published by Hemophilia News Today, July 30, 2025 In kindergarten, my teacher had a daily ritual: story time. My friends and I would race to the corner and sit “crisscross applesauce” on the boldly colored carpet, eagerly awaiting the story. Next to recess,...
Prayer is a necessity…
There’s been quite a bit of change and transition in my life. A new job, and moving to southern New Mexico for my husband’s new pastoral appointment (moving a home with four creatives and their ‘stuff’ and two pianos in the summer is not optimal). I finally feel like...
I still dance to the beat of an emergency siren
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, July 23, 2025 The kitchen buzzed with energy. Cookies were in the oven, a skillet of deliciousness simmered on the stove, and fresh tortillas were being rolled out on the counter. When my oldest son, Julian, and I cook...
Parent caregivers must fill their well with self-care
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, April 30, 2025 I recently hosted a retreat for United Methodist deacons from New Mexico and Arizona, where we gathered to share our ministries, develop new relationships, and connect. Deacons are called to serve beyond...
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