The Deadly Undercurrents of the Potomac River The blazing DC sun caused steam to rise from the pavement of nearby streets and walkways along the mighty, yet majestic Potomac River. I was mesmerized by the gentle blue current which inched peacefully along the bank. As I stared into the calm depths of the river, I could…
Finding God in the Midst of Crohn's Disease
The following story was written by a dear friend of mine who wishes to remain anonymous. She suffers from Crohn’s disease, and fought a hard battle in high school. While the rest of us were worried about what we would wear to prom or who was dating whom, she was making visit after visit to…
Everything You Have Comes From Others
Everything you have, every good quality in your character, (almost) every bite of food you eat, everything you consume—comes from the kindness of others. Think about it. Just start with your own body—created by your parents, nurtured by your mother, fed by your parents, protected by your family and community. Then move outward. Your clothes….
The Eyes are Useless When the Mind is Blind
Not long ago, I shared this quote on my Facebook fanpage: “The eyes are useless when the mind is blind.” My friend Nate, an incredibly brilliant medical researcher, wrote this comment: “The human eye only sees a very small amount of light in the Light/EMR spectrum. Much, much less than even 1%. These include Gamma…
Depression and Wedding Cake
She was beautiful–no, radiant. Glowing with warm and joyful energy. Long, blonde hair and blue eyes. Slender; dressed in a delicate white eyelet sundress that stopped tastefully just above the knee caps–which only drew more attention to the fact that her lower left leg was encased in a bulky black walking cast. She seemed indifferent to her…
ADHD: Why it Works FOR Me
It is not going to come as a shock to anyone who knows me that I have severe Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD). It runs in my family, and different members have chosen their own ways to work with it. I know that ADD/ADHD is something that has a lot of myths, negative connotations, and…
When a Loved One Commits Suicide
When a Loved One Commits Suicide As an oldest child, I am used to fixing problems—both in my life and in the lives of my siblings. With the suicide of my brother in 2008, for the first time in my life I faced a problem that I couldn’t fix. My brother lay in the hospital for a…
How a "Scrambled Eggs" Baby Became a Record-Breaking Director
Thirty-eight years ago, on September 26, a baby was born. This baby had congenital birth defects; polysplenia, Scoliosis, a missing heart valve, and an inability to swallow liquids without aspirating into the lungs. In other words, to drink was to drown, there was a liver where a stomach should be, and a heart mounted semi-backwards….
Author of "God WILL Give You More Than You Can Handle" Opens Up!
“There’s a certain phrase I’ve come to really dislike,” wrote Kayla Lemmon in an article published on her blog last week. The phrase she was talking about? “God will never give you more than you can handle.” “It’s a sweet sentiment, really,” said Kayla. “The people who say it are speaking from caring and concerned hearts. BUT–it…