Healing Pain
I’m sore. This past Tuesday, I had my second laparoscopy for Endometriosis. Because it had been nine years since my last laparoscopy, I don’t remember all of my post-operative pains that resulted from...
View ArticleMarch Forth… Along with a Million Other Women
Today, March 4th, the United Church of Christ and other denominations ask us to take a stand and march forth in body, mind or soul in an effort to bring justice to our world. I march for Endometriosis....
View ArticleWaiting to Heal
The endometriosis has returned. At least it’s what I think right now. Next week, I have my third surgery for this disease. Now, most of the time I’m fine. And I’m the type of person who works...
View ArticleThe Struggle with Grace and Impatience in Healing
Five days ago, I had surgery. It was the third surgery like this one I’ve had: a laparoscopic operation to remove some of the endometriosis from my pelvis. Three small incisions were made in my lower...
View ArticleAsh Wednesday and Human Fragility
Today, I was reminded of my fragility. It didn’t happen at an Ash Wednesday service. I wish I could have led one today, immersing my thumb in oil and ashes, looking into the eyes of fellow humans, and...
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