June 15, 2018 “May I take that out of your way?” S-L-O-W S-L-O-W S-L-O-W I hate when the waitress asks that question. That means those with whom we’re having dinner have finished their meals, and it’s a sign for me to hurry. Tough to do because chances are I’m still munching away and have a …
Very Carefully New friends ask me, “Being blind, how do you put on your make-up?” My answer is simple: I do it carefully. After living with complete blindness for 33 years, I often forget my limitations. But trouble comes when getting ready to go out. I pry myself from endless tasks. At the last minute, …
June 1, 2018 “And you can now get mature manure,” the radio announcer said, “and you’ll have the greenest grass ever.” Mature manure? Who ever heard of that? But as odd as its name, so was its effect. It turns out that when you put this product on your grass, it protects it and produces …
Memorial Day brings back memories of heroes as with gratitude, we recall their brave commitment to bring us victory. But why do we forget the victory Christ has already won for us? Do you remember this story? One day the angels came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan also came with them. The …
May 18, 2018 What’s that smell? Not long ago, an unidentified odor filled the front of our house. We tried and tried to find the source but failed. We cleaned, washed and sprayed air freshener. Nothing worked. To make it worse, since I’m blind, my sense of smell is heightened. Ugh! There was only one …
May 11, 2018 Bad news, hard news, violent news. All pile up on top of our personal conflicts…and eventually, like most, we might ask, “How can God allow all this pain?” For you, a post to give you hope. Pamela’s Story With Pamela’s permission, I share with you her private story. She relates: I wrapped …
May 4, 2018 The move to America. In 1964, my family and I left our hometown in Bolivia and arrived in St. Louis on a cold winter day. With expectations and excitement, we had packed our suitcases with hope for a glorious life in the United States. But the adjustment was bumpier than the …
April 20, 2018 High Heels vs. Tennis Shoes Some months ago, a friend came to pick me up. I opened the front door, she came in and paused, “What’s with the high heels,” she asked “Why not?” “Because we’ll be doing a lot of walking in those airports. You need comfortable shoes.” She stomped …
April 20, 2018 Guide to the Appalachian Trail I settled in the back seat of an Uber car the other day, folded my white cane, and stuffed it in my bag. As I usually do, I began a conversation with the driver. As expected, we became friends. That’s because I ask questions that prompt …
My Mom held a broken piece of metal in the air. “Look at this,” she said. She and my Dad had gone to get their car washed. And when they returned home, they found the car door handle had been broken. Those responsible, rather than admit their guilt, had tossed the piece on the driver’s …