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
Father’s Day
My husband is working on is Doctorate of Ministry degree at Austin Presbyterian in Austin, Texas. He goes to Austin for two weeks in January and June to fulfill his requirements in residence. I am thrilled that he is working on his degree, but I hate when he is...
When a TSA Agent Accused Me of Faking My Son’s Disability
Both of my sons have hemophilia, which is a rare genetic bleeding disorder. This disorder doesn’t allow their blood to clot and can cause internal bleeding, especially into the joints.My youngest son, Caeleb, had some extreme complications with his hemophilia,...
Showing off
When I am living life, doing the next right thing, sometimes I feel like I am simply going through the motions. I actually like this kind of living because it means hemophilia is not the focus in my home for a while. But after a period of living with a lot of...
My soul knows
My brother, Ronaldo Julian Campos, lived for only five days and was born six years before me. My family never talked about him. I always wanted to know about him and as a young adult when I pressed my parents about him my dad raised his voice and shut me...
A “Normal” Year
My mighty warrior, Caeleb, just completed the fourth grade. For most families moving from one grade to the next with their children is not a horribly big deal. In our home this is a huge milestone this year. Caeleb's fourth grade year has been...
Being a heroine
Sometimes I think about where I am in my life and am pretty amazed. The fact that I changed careers, moved to a new state and live with passion is almost too much to comprehend. In my former life as a band director I was happy, but not completely. It took God's...
Guest Posting at BeingFibroMom.com
When I read stories about people living with chronic illness I am absolutely fascinated. It’s not that the details of their illness particularly fascinate me, but it’s what I have in common with them that deeply resonates in my heart. I am the mother of two sons with...
Guest Posting at BeingFibroMom.com
When I read stories about people living with chronic illness I am absolutely fascinated. It’s not that the details of their illness particularly fascinate me, but it’s what I have in common with them that deeply resonates in my heart. I am the mother of two sons with...
Today is different
On Mother's Day I always think about my mom, Lydia, and my mother-in-law, Ruby. They were two amazing women. But today is different. My heart and mind goes to the moms who are sitting in hospital rooms with their children today. They sit, day after day watching the...
My stomach turned
For about two years my son, Caeleb, was in a wheelchair. He was able to use a walker in the house and sometimes in his classroom, but if you have ever seen a child use a walker, it breaks your heart. I don't know why I could handle seeing him in his...
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