Blog
My blog is broken into three main categories but I touch on endless topics. To read my posts about these categories just click the buttons below.
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
Bleeding Disorder Awareness Month
March is BleedingDisorder Awareness Month. It is a month when our community puts their best efforts forward to spread awareness about the disorders that our community live with every, single day. Personally I don’t do anything different during the month of...
Before it’s too late
There is something intimate and sacred about listening to a recital. When a musician stands up to play an instrument or sing they are not just "performing," they are giving a part of themselves to the world. When you play your instrument after months and months of...
Really, God?
Has God ever asked you to do something and you want to look him in the eyes and say, "Really?" Whenever I "hear" God it's usually through feeling a nudge on my heart. It's like someone pushing me with the tips of their fingers, "Go on, Cazandra, go to her. ...
Small changes hoping for a big difference
Caeleb has had a zero inhibitor titer for 15 months, but his half-life is just over 4 hours. It needs to be at least 6 hours to consider him "tolerized." He's doing great and we have to stay the course with big doses of Factor VIII. As for his...
Lent
Last week the Lenten season began with Ash Wednesday. We had a wonderful service with the imposition of ashes and communion and it is always such a powerful service. I was able to play my English Horn during the imposition of ashes and it is something I look forward...
Creating
I have always loved to create. Most especially musically, but over the years I have fallen in love with scrapbooking. I recently met a friend of a friend who teaches classes and hosts workshops for scrapping and card making. I found myself sitting at a table with...
The Honeymoon is Over
It's been 14 months since my warrior has been in the hospital and it has sure been nice…almost like a honeymoon from hemophilia. Sadly, the honeymoon is over. Caeleb had a bad fall on the stairs Sunday evening that warranted a bleed dose of Novo...
My One Word
My one word for 2016 is "commit" and let me tell you something…it's the word for me! I feel like for the first time since I started participating in One Word that I have truly embraced my word. I have committed to taking care of myself and am doing a pretty good...
What’s a Mom to do?
When you have a young "adult," there are certain things you have to let go. Prophy is one thing. My 19 year old, Julian, believes prophy is not necessary since he always infuses when he feels something coming on. I finally had to let that go and...
Time to Listen
When you are in ministry you need to have a tough skin. Not everyone will like you and sometimes you run into people who will tell you exactly what they think of you. Even if their information is blatantly wrong, sometimes their words can cut you to the core. I had...