I Love To Go A Gardening
Growing Our Life in Northern Michigan
Tag: Religion and Spirituality
Degrees of Learning
I’ve been thinking a lot about the debate between many abuse advocates/survivors and Jon Uhler regarding Jane, the woman who had been raped 11 years ago while a student at Master’s College (now University). I wrote about it yesterday. I think Jon could learn… Continue Reading “Degrees of Learning”
Voices of the Victims
I am such a horrible, terrible person! I am bowing my head in absolute shame. Yesterday afternoon I went out to the coop to gather eggs. The ducks met me, quacking loudly in complaint. That’s when I noticed that I had forgotten to feed… Continue Reading “Voices of the Victims”
The Box
Yesterday EJ and I drove to TSC to buy some poultry feed, cat food, and dog food. The store had stock tanks filled with a variety of chicks. They were so adorably cute!!! It’s very difficult to resist taking one or two or twenty… Continue Reading “The Box”
Mercy to the Guilty
This is Day 366 of my sinus infection. Ok, not really. It’s actually been only a week and a half. However, it feels as if I’ve been sick for a year and a day. Breathing too deeply triggers fits of deep coughing. And I feel… Continue Reading “Mercy to the Guilty”
The Matrix
The view out our window constantly changes and is always beautiful. I always feel as if the windows frame a living painting. Yesterday morning there was a wisp of morning fog circling the hills. It was awesome. The chickens always lay their eggs in… Continue Reading “The Matrix”
Illogical Inconsistencies
This post is kind of for myself because writing helps me to think through and process stuff that happens to me. But it’s also for those who also struggle with the same sort of things. This post is quite long (sorry). It is about… Continue Reading “Illogical Inconsistencies”
Rebuilding
I’m feeling better…the attacks of anxiety seem to be finally lessening somewhat. I think the loving support of so many friends helped. One reason I share my struggles with abuse and anxiety is that so many struggle alone as I did for so many… Continue Reading “Rebuilding”
Sticks & Stones
After I wrote my last post about minimizing abuse, I got to thinking a lot of thoughts. I will try to put them into somewhat coherent words although it won’t be easy because they are sometimes more intuitive and abstract than concrete, and sometimes… Continue Reading “Sticks & Stones”
Minimizers
There is a story I have been recently reading in the news that is breaking my heart. A young woman accompanied her sister to a party. I believe she was reluctant to go, but she was protective of her younger sister so she went along. The next… Continue Reading “Minimizers”
See (No) Evil
Usually I write about the day-to-day happenings of my life, but occasionally something happens that vexes me. Usually it involves the topic of abuse. It feels like a sliver in my spirit and the best way I know to get it out is to write… Continue Reading “See (No) Evil”
Of Tears and Laughter
Today I am going to risk the possibility of stepping on a few toes. I do not intend to offend, and I will try to write with compassion and understanding, but this is a topic that I have thought about (and even struggled with)… Continue Reading “Of Tears and Laughter”
Another Thought or Two
After I wrote my last post, a couple of articles on the same topic appeared on my Facebook newsfeed. They are personal stories of people who experienced the church defending the abusers while accusing the victim. Stories like this happen often and it is… Continue Reading “Another Thought or Two”
The Silence of the Lambs
I have been reading through the articles at a blog called Narcissists Suck. It is my new favorite website. The blogger writes about narcissism in a clear, concise, interesting, and Biblical way, which I am finding very helpful and refreshing, especially now when frustration… Continue Reading “The Silence of the Lambs”
Fairy Tales
Many good things happened this week that I have wanted to share, but I have been busy and haven’t taken the time. I have been spending most of my time crocheting items to sell at Teric’s Treasures, my Etsy store. I am super proud of… Continue Reading “Fairy Tales”
The First Night
I have desperately needed to get a hair cut but I have dreaded trying to find new hair stylists here in the north. I really miss Bob and Linda, a husband and wife who have cut our hair since JJ was very young. They have… Continue Reading “The First Night”
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