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 […]
Read more...Disability Difficulties
Posted: December 19, 2013 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: Advent, Choir, choir practice, disability, Disability Institute
I had surgery on my thumb on December 2 in Charlotte, NC. At first I had to wear a fairly big cast which meant I couldn’t use my left arm at all. Two weeks later, they put on the purple cast which is the perfect color for Advent. This picture was taken at choir practice […]
Read more...Glimmer of Light
Posted: November 25, 2013 by Tamara Puffer
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Yesterday was a red-letter day! I started to see a little glimmer shine through my darkness. It is surprising since it happened on the coldest day of the year so far and I HATE cold weather. I’m trying to get hold of that little glimmer and make it grow. I’m pretty sure I’ll be able […]
Read more...Hope in God
Posted: November 11, 2013 by Tamara Puffer
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In all these years since my brain injury there have been phases where I just have to keep putting one foot in front of the other because I want my old life back. When I’m in one of these phases everything looks bleak and I have difficulty pushing myself to do anything but read the […]
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