Tag: Spirit
Wilderness II
Posted: December 6, 2018 by Tamara Puffer
Lately, I’ve noticed my brain injury challenges are more present than they sometimes are. I’m trying to manage them but it is very hard. Yesterday I said to Michael, “Why don’t I ever see other survivors dealing with over-stimulation and cognitive issues? I see brain injury folks all the time attending meetings, workshops and other […]
Read more...
Vulnerability
Posted: November 24, 2018 by Tamara Puffer
A couple of Sundays ago, Marcia Mount Shoop, pastor at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, preached a sermon that really impressed me. I was out of town that Sunday so I read it. (here) (picture above from bulletin) In it she tells the story of Ray Hinton – a man who spent 30 Years on death row […]
Read more...Publishing Woes
Posted: November 11, 2017 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: cognitive overload; mental fatigue, Depression, Executive Function, flexibility, Frontal Lobe, memory, rainbow;moon; cognitive overload; initiation, Spirit, stress, structure
An experience happened to me this week that reminded me of the challenges of having a brain injury. I read an article run in the New York Times years ago this week. I shared it on Facebook with the following doctor’s quote lifted out. “People hold on to hope that just as when they survived […]
Read more...Happy Birthday!
Posted: October 7, 2014 by Tamara Puffer
I turned 53 this past Sunday. How did that happen? The last time I checked I was 33. I always become rather introspective around my birthday. Especially now, since 2/3rds of my life is over. Folks are living longer and I might live past 73 but reaching my 50’s has been sobering just the same. […]
Read more...Raleigh
Posted: June 22, 2013 by Tamara Puffer
I’ve changed my mind about being arrested in Raleigh this Monday. I’ve decided to do it. I understand it will be a stretch but I can’t seem to get the idea out of my head. Am I hearing God’s voice or am I hearing my own? I don’t know. I’ve talked to several folks who […]
Read more...Holy Anticipation
Posted: December 20, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
Last night I had to be at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church for an alto rehearsal at 6 :15. Ever since my accident, I don’t see well in the dark. I don’t know exactly why this is or what happened to injure my eyes but something did. As a result, I don’t drive at night which […]
Read more...Prison Cell
Posted: December 5, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: change, spatial orientation, Spirit
“A Prison cell, in which one waits, hopes…and is completely dependent on the fact that the door of freedom has to be opened from the outside, is not a bad picture of Advent” – Dietrich BonhofferThe bulletin for this past Sunday’s worship service at Grace Covenant Presbyterian (GCPC) had the above rather odd quote on the front. Now […]
Read more...Light of the World
Posted: October 26, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
This picture is a National Geographic image that was modified to contain all the seasons of the year. I like it because it contains the moon AND the sun – two images that are important to my faith. The moon reminds me that even in the darkness, God is there. The sun reminds me of […]
Read more...Beach
Posted: September 7, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
Michael and I went to Myrtle Beach for a few days this week. I think this is the best time to go since hotels are cheaper and we can take Sparky. Pictured at left is Michael and Sparky as they romped on the beach. I’ve never really understood the need for vacations. Oh I like going […]
Read more...Future
Posted: July 24, 2012 by Tamara Puffer
TAGS: prayer, Romans 8: 26-27, spatial orientation, Spirit
After I swam at the Y this morning, I stopped at Earthfare to pick up seltzer water. After shopping, I always have difficulty finding my car. (spatial orientation) It’s become natural for me to always find some sort of landmark on the row where I park and then look for that landmark when I return. […]
Read more...