Living with others.
Marriage, family, friendships, community.
Keep the time between the point of conflict with someone and resolving it with them as short as possible. Conflict comes in all shapes and sizes, with varying degrees of cause and intensity. If our lives involve other people, conflict is inevitable. Especially in marriage where living with someone is full time. Conflict can give … More The Time Between
“Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!” A quote from an ancient Psalm. In ancient warfare, archers were of huge importance. Their skill at being able to shoot arrows accurately at the enemy from afar was paramount to … More Like Arrows
In the middle of this strangely “claimed” month of June, with its propagation of confusion, chaos, and desperate attempts at inclusion, stands an iconic date…Father’s Day. An annual day to celebrate fathers. Everyone has a father. And everyone came into this world because they were fathered, meaning, it took a man’s sexual activity with a woman to father … More Father’s Day, An Iconic Day in a Month under Siege
Seven Months today!! May 29th marks a special day of celebration. It was 7 months ago on October 29th, that we sat at the hospital bedside of AJ and had the difficult conversation that his life was hanging in the balance. He was not expected to live very much longer. And there he was through … More 7 Months… and still Trooping!
March 7 was the big day. Home day. Over 4 months in the hospital, and home day finally arrived. Praise God! AJ had his last bath at the hospital, primarily because they have the coolest bath tub ever, but also it’s nice to travel home clean. All the familiar nurses and hospital staff said their … More AJ… Home!
Some of us believe in miracles. Some of us have experienced miracles. AJ is for us a living breathing miracle. He is not the only one… there are more. But you have to keep your eyes open to them, otherwise you will miss them. For us, AJ is a miracle. “A miracle is a surprising … More AJ…Trooping Home, A Date is Set
{This post: Jan. 21 – Feb. 8 // For all posts CLICK HERE} It’s been awhile since I’ve written. The days pass by quickly and yet progress is slow. We are feeling the lingering impact of restrictions placed on hospitals regarding how many visitors can visit patients. Since late December it’s primarily been Joanne or … More Trooping through Surgery and Beyond
{This post: Jan. 2 – Jan. 20 // For all posts CLICK HERE} Time was Suspended for a Bit Have you ever thought about death? I have. Not in a freaky morbid way, but really… just wondering about that dying moment and what it would be like and how it will be. I’ve chatted about … More When Trooping Fluctuates
This post: Dec. 18 – Jan. 1 // For all posts CLICK HERE The start of a new year…and AJ is still trooping with us. He’s a star trooper! But hospital days are not easy, especially with new limited visitor access. And AJ’s condition is not easy for him to live with. On the first … More AJ… Star Trooper
This post: Dec. 5 – Dec. 17 // For all posts CLICK HERE It’s hard to believe we’ve hit the milestone of 7 weeks! We entered the hospital about 8 weeks ago and within the first week, on October 29, we were having the difficult conversation with AJ that he was likely nearing the end … More Trooping… Celebrating 7 WEEKS!
The Artisan Post 