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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
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...
Episode 26: Bringing the Church to the People
Barbara Tegtmeier is not your ordinary retiree. She is a volunteer chaplain for the Albuquerque Police Department and serves as a supply pastor for Cornerstone United Methodist Church. Her passion for people is phenomenal. Barbara is a lover of education and seeks out...
Giving Thanks for Peace While in Self-Quarantine
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, April 22, 2020 If I had to define my self-quarantine in one word, it would be peace. I live in a peaceful, small, rural town. My street is quiet and my porch has a wonderful view. Three of us are at home — my husband, one...
What Would I Ask?
Motherhood is a journey that is filled with ups and downs. But I revel in the ups more than the downs. But sometimes I feel alone. Yes, I have an amazing husband and wonderful network of “framily” (friends who are more family than friends), but not having my mother is...
Caring for Yourself is not a Selfish Act
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, April 15, 2020 I can’t complain too much about my quarantine life. In my home are my husband, Joe, and 14-year-old son, Caeleb. There’s also my 14-year-old spunky, one-eyed, geriatric Corgi mix, Betty. I don’t have to...
I’m Learning to be Grateful Despite Quarantine
Originally published by Hemophilia News Today, April 8, 2020 Our world is changing. Shelves are partially stocked, hugging friends is discouraged, church services are online, and we study and work remotely. We crave connection. Things will improve eventually, but that...
Reflection and Change
I watched a news show that showed how one company is preparing their space for their employees to return to work. Plexiglass partitions between cubicles, arrows on the floor to direct traffic and red lines on the floor to show people where they need to stand in order...
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