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The title may have you thinking one thing, but I am pretty sure you are not thinking what I am. Ten years ago when I was in foster care training, I was taught how children of trauma have many “gaps” in their thinking, education, social skills, etc. Which basically means that development can be veryContinue reading “The Gap theory”

“Managing leftovers – it’s not as easy as you think,” Joan expressed, probably more to herself than to me. After a big meal, many kinds of food, requiring different ways of saving the savory dishes – not an easy task, but worth it. We love leftovers – turkey sandwiches are great for example. At theContinue reading “Managing Leftovers”

Thanksgiving Eve doesn’t get the hype as Christmas Eve, but just the same I (Joan) want to take a moment to remind all to count our many blessings. Yesterday I had the incredible honor of keeping my granddaughter Elia for the day. She hangs out here a couple days a week, but yesterday was extraContinue reading “Reminder to be Thankful”

We recently had the honor of being guests on a podcast with Rising Above Ministries. Based in Tennessee, their goal is “lifting up the special-needs community.” You can listen here: https://www.risingaboveministries.org/podcast/denlingers For those getting to know our family because of the Rising Above podcast, you can continue receiving updates on our family story by subscribing.Continue reading “Rising Above”

I’ll start with a firsthand report from my sister-in-law… “He is really doing quite well! We did dressing changes today, and everything is hemostatic, so I have been able to loosen the pressure on the wrap which definitively eases some discomfort. Swelling in his eyes is down, too. He is sleeping a good bit, butContinue reading “Update on my brother”

I would just like to ask for prayer for my brother, Joe Weaver. Twenty-four hours ago he fell 12 feet onto concrete apparently face first. He was found unconscious and barely breathing. But praise God had no internal injury- broken neck or other spinal cord injury. He does have a severe concussion and lacerations toContinue reading “Please pray”

Whooooo- hoooo! The x-ray of my spinal bone looks great! I can lift 25 lbs, I can crawl if I keep my back arched (look out Elia, the race is now on), I can bend and twist with moderation- mostly using my knees! I can walk as much as tolerated. My therapy starts Friday. MyContinue reading “Happy Day”

So, this is week 10 in my rehab from back surgery and the pie in my oven is significant because it is part of my own therapy plan. I am allowed to do very little, and my back and legs are very weak which does not allow me to do much work in my kitchen.Continue reading “I Spy a… Pie”

So today we had a family fun day! In four days, Matthew heads back to school and Ron and I may be slightly celebrating! What a summer it has been! Though not exactly a summer vacation, I have decided that I should look at this time as my 3-month sabbatical after 36 years of full-timeContinue reading “Final Fling”

So my first post op visit was perfect! So much so that I can now start looking for a job. Although I still have 60 more days of these very tough restrictions and wearing this fashion belt, what I have to look forward to at the end of my 60 day lockdown is ditching theContinue reading “Looking for construction job”