Ministry and Parenting: Morphine

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Morphine

Yesterday, when Daughter was complaining about her terrible headache, she told me it was worse than what it had been at the workshop. "It wasn't hurting that much there so I didn't need to ask for any morphine."

"What?"

"That's what they call Tylenol at the workshop, morphine."

"I don't think so. Morphine is a completely different medication. They wouldn't be giving it you at the workshop."

"Oh. Well, they call it something other than Tylenol."

"Acetaminophen?"

"Yes! That's what they call it!"

Daughter has an auditory processing disorder. It's conversations like this that remind me of that. I did have to smile, though.

4 comments:

Linda B said...: We have to find humor wherever we can! I'm sure most families wouldn't believe what we find humorous and others don't.; August 13, 2009 at 6:28 PM
Reverend Mom said...: We really do develop the ability to laugh at the most abnormal things....; August 13, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Anonymous said...: You are a great mom!; August 13, 2009 at 10:26 PM
Reverend Mom said...: Thanks, Beach Walkin. I need to hear that occasionally.; August 14, 2009 at 11:45 AM

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Important People and Places

Daughter became my foster child in 1990, shortly before she turned 3, and I adopted her when she was 8.

Capital is a state capital in the midwest. In October of 2010 I became pastor of a church on the edge of town.

Administrative Assistant is my keeper. She runs the office at the church, and at heart is an artist. She helps turn my crazy ideas into reality.

Program is where Daughter spends most of her days. She does some piece work and participates in some classes and activities. She'd like to get community employment, but still has some work to do to make that possible.

Sister Best Friend and I met in seminary. We vacationed together for a number of years, and then she got married. We still do some cooperative worship planning. She seves a church less than an hour away.

Far Away Sister is 4.5 years young than me. She lives across the country. She was an electrical engineer until she stayed home to raise Tall Niece and Nephew. Now that they are graduating, she is planning to become a high school math teacher.

Sister is 10 years young than me. She is divorced and the mother of Short Niece. She lives in the same state as Capital. She is a teacher.

Brother is 11 1/2 years younger than I am. He finally got married in February of 2009. He lives near Sister. They are the parents of Baby Nephew.

Thursday, August 13, 2009

Morphine

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