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Losing Sight
A week ago my Brailliant Braille reader died. I was almost finished reading a book and it just went blank. As a Deafblind person losing the one thing that opens the world to me, my heart dropped. I contacted the vendor that I deal with in Québec and that night he discussed my options. I… Read more
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Lenten Reflection
Matthew 10:39 If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it. (NLT) It would be easier to give one’s life in battle or in martyrdom than what Christ actually asks of us. Not only does Christ demand loyalty over family, he… Read more
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A Biblical Lesson for Lent
If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. (Matthew 10:38, NLT) These words applied to the disciples and to all who want to be worthy of Jesus (“worthy” meaning willing to follow and serve, as in 10:11). To take up your cross was a vivid… Read more
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Feeling Complete
Last year I wrote about discovering through DNA testing that I am a descendant of enslaved Canadians and Americans. All my life, I’ve felt like something was different. Inside, I felt like I didn’t match what others saw when they look at me. I couldn’t explain this feeling to myself. I felt so disconnected. After… Read more
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Little Time, Lots to Do
I really don’t have much leisure time. My days are filled with training Bobby, my service dog in training. I like to unwind as we all do. I turn to indicate colouring books and my gel pens. I love working on miniatures. I am currently, albeit slowly, working on a 1:60 scale Orthodox Church from… Read more
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My new chair
What’s the hardest decision you’ve ever had to make? Why? Things have been rough the past 4 months. My current power chair is kaput. And I need a new one. My chair is 10 years old, it is my legs. With Bobby’s diagnosis of chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), things have been so difficult trying to… Read more
Dr Kelly Fleming 