by joanborton | Sep 12, 2023 | Disability, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Vulnerability
Vulnerability. Much easier to talk about and expect from others than to live that way ourselves. After all, one definition is to be exposed and open to attack. Rarely do we want to put ourselves in that position. Yet we long for authenticity. I came face to face with...
by JemB | Oct 21, 2019 | Disability, Family, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Marriage Monday, Vulnerability
Last week we had the opportunity to put to the test one of the reasons we made the move to Florida a year ago. Most people, as they age, need some type of help or support. Those of us who live with disability in our families often need the help much earlier, and for a...
by JemB | May 7, 2018 | Disability, Family, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Marriage Monday, Ministry, Vulnerability
Once upon a time, though this is a true story, I facilitated an informal support group of wives married to men with disabilities. Most of the ladies were older than me, most had little exposure to disability prior to their husband’s accident or illness. None of...
by JemB | Apr 16, 2018 | Family, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Marriage Monday, Vulnerability
We had had a couple of long months. Preparation for one of our largest ministry events of the year took much of my emotional strength. Jerry was representing the ministry at a significant conference in Washington DC that same weekend. At home, my mother was in her...
by JemB | Nov 1, 2017 | Family, God's love, Hope, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Ministry, Peace, Ponderings, Vulnerability
Today has been a mostly ordinary day. I helped Jerry get up. I went to my part time job at the financial planners, and was able to confidently carry out my tasks with the knowledge I have gained there this year. When my shift ended I attended a team meeting with my...
by JemB | Oct 26, 2017 | Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Ponderings, Vulnerability
I have noticed a pattern developing when we stop for fast food that has a scary correlation in my life. When I place our order I am asked by the voice in the box if I want any additional sauces with my order. Each time I say no. Yet, when I get to the window where...
