I started writing notes on my phone the day I sensed that my dad was dying. He passed today and I am sharing some of those notes in his memory. Today I sensed we have stepped onto the path of goodbyeAnd you are swiftly walking me to my car.This is familiar ground.This sacred ground hereAt the veil between this life and heaven.I feel oddly … [Read more...]
Farewell, Good and Faithful Servant :: In Memory of Pastor Tom
Pastor Tom had a smile at the ready and pocketful's more to share. In joyful moments and in crisis his hands were ready to help or lift you up in prayer. For a season I lived in the world Pastor Tom helped create. Our lives centered around the church, school, and mission that he helped build. We did life with the families he brought together. … [Read more...]
Rage Bait
Division. Rage. Conflict. I’ve felt it loudly as I’ve walked silently through this time in history. The extremes of both sides have closed their ears and left their mouths wide open projecting undigested hate. Hardened hearts send sparks that start wildfires. Pundits fan the flames from both sides. Agitators add fuel. And as a society we … [Read more...]
Resources for Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse
Patterns need to be disrupted. Let's disrupt the patterns that allow narcissistic abuse in our lives. For me it was a long slow journey that eventually resulted in healing my heart, then healing my gut, and finally shedding the weight that resulted from eating my feelings. I wrote about that journey in Shedding Heaviness + Weight. … [Read more...]
One of My Many Misadventures
I require sleep aids, since I can’t seem to find my own personal off button. Even with aid I still sometimes have sleepless seasons. I’m in one of those seasons now. Last week I was desperate for sleep so I increased my aid on Thursday night. It knocked me out but then somehow I hit my internal panic button during my slumber and flew out of … [Read more...]
Burn Case Study
Many friends followed the story of my 2nd degree burn on Facebook. One of those friends was Sharon Falsetto Chapman, the editor at for the NAHA Journal where I am a featured writer. She quickly called dibs on the aromatherapy case study potential. The Aromatherapy Case Study: Second Degree Burn can be found in The National Association for … [Read more...]
Regenerative Therapy 3 Month Update
In December 2023 I had Regenerative Therapy. Three months later I am ridiculously pleased with my experience. I intended on giving more regular updates, but Ology Essentials Labs has been growing which has required a lot of my focus and time. And I couldn’t be happier with the timing of this growth spurt with my Regenerative Therapy because I’ve … [Read more...]
Someday If I Get Alzheimer’s
Fall Silent and Listen
In all the noise, no one is listening. In all the debate, no one has ears to hear. Fall silent for a moment and listen. Put your defenses down and hear. We are called to love one another. We are designed to care. The violence of each side’s rhetoric has numbed us to our basic calling—to love one another. If each of us stepped back—fell … [Read more...]
DIY Skunk Removal
Until I had a skunk problem, I was completely unaware of the high cost of having a critter invade your home. It turns out skunk removal is a very lucrative business during rutting season. Very. This year professional skunk removal was out of my budget, so I set about DIY skunk trapping. I ordered a special skunk cage, invested in some chicken … [Read more...]
When I am Gone
When I’m gone—you will be okay. It may not feel like it on that first day or even the first year. But just as my mom’s last words to me were, “I know you are going to be okay, Kayla”—I promise that you too will be okay. Here are a few words of advice for when you start your expedition to being okay on grief’s long journey. When I’m gone make … [Read more...]
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