(From my journal dated May 22, 1993 and November 16, 1994) I’ve become almost obsessed with the quest for information about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. And I begin to wonder, do I need the knowledge to fight an enemy, or to embrace a lover? Do I “fancy myself in the role?” With my dramatic flair I…
Category: A Faith in Process
Notes from the Journey
The Final Frontier
At the end of the Great Flea Adventure, we told ourselves that the cats would be indoor cats. They did not need to go out. Out was where fleas were. Out meant dirt and danger. No, they would stay in and be perfectly happy, since they would know no differently. We were comfortable with that…
The Lord is My Light
Light: something that makes things visible or affords illumination: All colors depend on light.Light is the first of the Creator’s works, manifesting the divine operation in a world that is darkness and chaos without it. Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Psalm 119:105 NIV Unless we form the…
Effective Treatment
Whenever I have a headache I take 2 aspirin and keep away from children, just like it says on the bottle. (Anonymous)
The Lord is my Shield
Shield: a broad piece of metal or another suitable material, held by straps or a handle attached on one side, used as a protection against blows or missiles, or a person or thing providing protection But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. Psalm 3:3 NIV…
Proceeding in Weakness
(From my journal dated May 18, 1993) It’s three months today since I became ill. That’s not as long as it seems. It’s hard to remember health. Last Friday, like a ray of sunshine piercing black clouds, the doctor suggested a diagnosis: “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” Since I need a label, that one will do: it…
Bird-Listening
I hear a blue jay. It’s not near and I can’t see it, but I know its voice. And there is a crow, too. I’ve heard robins, and cardinals and chickadees from my recliner. I close my eyes and enjoy the songs. Like many people, I bird-watch. But birds can be hard to spot. They…
Hungry!
“Give us today our daily bread…” Matthew 6:11 NIV One of the most important things pet-owners do for their animals is spay/neuter. The shelter said it would be our responsibility to get this done, and, if we did not, they would consider the adoption contract broken and come get our cats. I don’t know if…
Mansanada
You may leave the apples’ peels on if you’d like a more rustic compote. Makes about 3 cups 3 tart apples, such as Granny Smith, peeled and cut into ¼-inch cubes 2 sweet apples, such as Jonathan, peeled and cut into ¼-inch pieces ⅓ cup honey ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon ⅛ teaspoon cloves Large pinch cardamom…
Rosh Hashana
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sundown on Sunday, September 29 and ends at sundown on Tuesday, October 1, the only Jewish holiday which lasts for two entire days (considered as one very long day). It is traditionally the anniversary of the creation of Adam and Eve, and the inauguration of humanity’s role…