She was the center of attention. Discussions and conflicts surrounded her. She knew they were discussing her options. Lifetime choices with dreadful consequences, but no one accounted for her. No one even considered the importance of her role. She sat in silence. On one side there was possession and control. On the other side, there…

Volviendo Atrás             Hace meses que el Señor está hablando. Ha estado diciendo que ya es tiempo. Las primeras señales vinieron cuando llegó a la sexta década. La estadía en el hospital disminuyó su nivel de estrés y tuvo tiempo para leer, meditar y analizar.  Esto le hizo enfrentar sus limitaciones.               El volver…

Mientras contempla sus llagas             Llevaba semanas disfrutando los días de verano.  Caminando en el parque, bromeando con amigos, ensenando clases bíblicas, estudiando, y trabajando. Se imaginaba que todo estaba bien, pues se había acostumbrado a no prestar mucha atención. Pero al despertar esa mañana sintió esa sensación usual. Era como si algo la amenazaba,…

Dissociation has been part of her identity since early childhood.  She was never able to see it as a behavior. It was just a fact of being who she was.  When unable to tolerate life’s threating behaviors, highly emotional stress events, or physical harm, she would dissociate. So, you may ask what is dissociation. Dissociation…

For weeks, she had been enjoying her days walking, laughing, teaching, learning, and working. She made herself believed all was well. She had grown accustomed not to take notice.   However, when she woke that morning, dread and apprehension welcomed her. She knew the time was coming. Her deepest desire was for all to disappear. She…

She walked three blocks on Sunday morning Bundled in her coat and hat, Looking frantically for his presence Saving a seat where she was at. She sat in the pew with the others Listened for his loving-kindness But her joy could not be completed Until she would see him by her. Oh! his tender mercies…