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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
A New Role Brings Great Peace
Moving is a stressor. Your life turns upside down until the final box is unpacked, then you continue to find your footing in a new town, a new church, and a new routine. Add a new job and life gets even crazier. Our move to Belen has gone beautifully. We have settled...
Cooking as a Spiritual Practice
I love to cook. I'm not a "fancy" cook making dishes that require obscure ingredients or complicated methods of cooking, I cook food that makes my family happy. From a big breakfast of eggs, papitas and sausage to the MacDonald Fajita Feast or tamales, my cooking is...
Episode 27: Transitions and Calling in a Pandemic
COVID-19 has changed our world. Finding our way in the world with masks and social distancing is our new normal. And ministry is changing a a result. Many United Methodist pastors are transitioning to new congregations and some are meeting in only the virtual space....
New Beginnings
Today was our first Sunday in worship at FUMC Belen. This is where my husband is now serving as pastor. We experienced our first “parking lot” service which was tons of fun! We were welcomed with signs, balloons, and well wishes from those attending in their cars. We...
Pacing, Pain and Possibilities: Understanding Our Limits
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, June 3,2020 I am in a season of trying to pace myself. Instead of running at the track, I am walking. Instead of lifting heavy things, I ask for help. I am also finding time to rest. These are not things that come...
Being Open About Mental Health and Chronic Illness
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, May 20, 2020 They say hindsight is 20/20, but I never really understood what that meant until I became an adult. Sometimes, I think back to my childhood and things that were confusing now make sense. One thing now...
What I Remember As the Mother of Newly Diagnosed Children
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, May 13, 2020 I have celebrated Mother’s Day, as a mom, for 24 years. In those years I’ve experienced tremendous joy and insurmountable grief. Some of my deepest grief came right after both of my sons were born. Instead of...
Letting My Child Grow Up While Remaining His Advocate
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, May 6, 2020 I used to be great about determining if my now 14-year-old son Caeleb was having a bleed. Identifying the symptoms of a joint bleed was second nature to me. Swelling of the joint, warmth to the touch, redness...
Nightmares, Weirdness and Love
I am having nightmares and they are pretty bizarre. I sometimes wake up with my heart racing, yet I am unable to remember the specifics of my dream. Many of my nightmares are extremely violent. This is not normal for me and when I spoke to my therapist about my...
Remembering Our Other Family on the Front Lines
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, April 29, 2020 Losing family members is hard. Long-lived lives that come to an end, distance that prevents relatives from remaining close, and estrangements following family squabbles are a few ways to lose family...
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