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A Frustrating, Flowing Fountain 😩
I feel so weak to know how to deal with this new frustrating challenge. It says on one of the ALS resources sites: “ALS patients who experience swallowing problems often notice that they seem to salivate more. The fact is,… Continue reading
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Midnight Stops on the "Shelly Express"
When we stayed in a train car (converted into hotel room) at the Chattanooga Choo Choo for the first couple nights of our honeymoon 33 years ago, we never dreamed that one day we’d experience a very different kind of… Continue reading
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Letting Go
I’ve always been the family planner, organizer, and administrator. Ever since I became “Mrs. Kevin Powell” I’ve enjoyed planning special outings and things for my husband or family and helping to “make it happen.” Even in my present state… Continue reading
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Smoke Damage! 🔥
One night several weeks ago, I went to bed with the distinct thought of how easy it would be for a flame to spark and start a fire (and how hard it would be to get me out of the… Continue reading
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I Shall Not Want
I feel so alone. The tears seem to come far too easily this afternoon. I just want to eat lunch with my family. I just want to chew and swallow and enjoy the fresh tamales. I just want to talk with… Continue reading
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I Still Have a Lot to Live For!
Upon discharge (5/23/22), after 8 days in the hospital, I drove the electric wheelchair through the lobby at UAMS (University of Arkansas Medical Center) as the evening sun shone in through the large windows. Cool air hit my face. I… Continue reading
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New Normals
As far as a possible improvement in my ALS symptoms, I can’t say that I have anything positive to report. In fact, the opposite is true. Every day, it seems that we are experiencing “new normals” in our home. It… Continue reading
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Strength in Weakness
And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9 Back in August 2021, our… Continue reading
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Beach Adventure — At Just the Right Time
For part of my growing up years we lived in Panama City, Florida where my dad was pastoring. My mom instilled in me a love for the ocean surf and would walk with us along the shore in “free abandon”… Continue reading
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Night Seasons
Sometimes I struggle with what to write about in my blog. In this one I thought to vulnerably share from my journal some of the struggles and things the Lord has been teaching me in the “night seasons” this week.… Continue reading
