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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
What it’s like managing hemophilia with an inhibitor, part 1
Published by Hemophilia News Today, February 26, 2025 First in a series. Every person is unique, shaped by the combination of their upbringing, education, cultural influences, values, attitudes, and behaviors. No two people are exactly alike. Even identical twins,...
Valentine’s Day wishes for my sons with hemophilia
Published initially by Hemophilia News Today, February 12, 2025 Valentine’s Day is a holiday that celebrates love. However, the day’s origin doesn’t involve a hard-to-get dinner reservation, the perfect Valentine’s card, and the best box of chocolates, but rather a...
Imagining a reality TV show about life with hemophilia
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, February 5, 2025 It’s impossible to turn on the TV and not find a reality show, in any of its many types. Some are like staged plays that claim to be real, yet they’re often scripted and orchestrated before they’re shot....
Happy New Year! What’s Your Word?
Hello friends, and Happy New Year! The holiday season was very different as I recovered from spinal cord surgery. The first two weeks were scary, but I am almost 8 weeks out and feel like a new person. The feeling in my hands and arms is slowly returning, and my...
A letter to professors teaching students with chronic illness
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today on August 21, 2024 I’m trying to accept that my youngest son, Caeleb, is a college freshman. People say that time flies by, and we should enjoy our children when they’re little. Those people are right. As my son begins...
A Night to Remember
June 13th was a day that surpassed my wildest dreams. I was ordained a Deacon in Full Connection in the United Methodist Church. I was overwhelmed by those who came to support me. Members from my precious St. Paul's Socoro congregation, members of St. Stephen's...
Success in school looks different for my sons, who have hemophilia
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, May 8, 2024 I never understood why graduating from high school was such a big deal. I grew up in a home of educators, and getting good grades and attending college were expected. Not pursuing higher education was never a...
Holding on to hope, even when we’re held captive by hemophilia
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, April 17, 2024 My favorite shows are “Criminal Minds,” “Bones,” and the “Law and Order” franchise. In these police procedural crime dramas, the suspense and action are exciting and the plot twists surprising. Episodes...
How my son with hemophilia has found a way to overcome ‘senioritis’
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, April 10, 2024 I remember having a malady that afflicts many during the last months of high school, college, or graduate school: senioritis. While it’s not a physical illness, this condition plagues many students as they...
One measure of health when living with hemophilia
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, April 3, 2024 What do AA batteries, binder clips, bread ties, lip balm, pens and pencils, pliers, a glue gun, and a measuring tape have in common? They’re all items in my kitchen junk drawer. It’s a chaotic place that...
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