by joanborton | Dec 17, 2024 | Ponderings, Prayer, Self Care, Vulnerability
The two weeks of waiting between Jerry’s biopsies and learning the results were difficult. We had plenty to keep us busy, including appointments almost every other day, to give everyone who requested, insight into my bodily systems in preparation for surgery 12/30....
by joanborton | Dec 10, 2024 | Family, God's love, Vulnerability
Thank you for all the care expressed since my recent post. Your kind words are an encouragement to me and Jerry. Today we had my first visit with an oncologist. We’d heard many positive comments about him from friends. They were right! We liked him and feel confident...
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...
