Busy, Busy, Busy
Posted: February 25, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
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After looking at me I’m getting used to hearing folks say, “you seem fine to me.” I know I’m in a complicated situation for I am able to do much that other brain injury survivors aren’t able to do yet hidden challenges get in the way. I can’t handle the busy life that seems to […]
Read more...“Brighten the Corner Where You Are”
Posted: January 28, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
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The lectionary passage this past Sunday was Psalm 27:1, 4-9. The first verse resonated with me. “The Lord is my light and salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” While I am familiar with the Psalm, when I heard it, it soaked into […]
Read more...A Prayer
Posted: January 24, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
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I read the following prayer by James Finley, today in Richard Rohr’s daily blog post and several thoughts came to my mind. The picture below is of a 10,000 year old cave painting called “Tree of Life” and it appeared above the prayer. May each of us be so fortunate as to be overtaken by […]
Read more...Waters of Baptism
Posted: January 13, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
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Yesterday was the Baptism of the Lord Sunday when we are invited to remember our own baptism and what it means for our lives. I don’t like to admit it, but I can’t get into the day AT ALL. I imagine there are others who can’t get into my favorite time of the church year which is […]
Read more...A Half Empty Glass
Posted: January 3, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
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I hate when someone says, “You should be grateful you can do as much as you can for many TBI survivors would love to be in your shoes.” I can’t help moaning about my difficulties and watching others around me who do not have them. For this reason, I often dislike statements like the one […]
Read more...Year In Pictures
Posted: December 30, 2013 by Tamara Puffer
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Yesterday, the New York Times had a section called “year in pictures.” At first I was disappointed because each week I always look forward to reading the editorials. However, I spent time looking at every photograph and realized how many painful events occur across the world every day. I saw pictures such as a 15 […]
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